Patent ID: 6606749
Filing Date: 2003-08-19
Classification: A41D,A62B,B32B,Y10T

Abstract:
A protective garment suitable for use by fire fighters, said protective garment comprising:an inner lining configured to cover a predetermined portion of a wearer's body, the inner lining being positioned so as to be adjacent said wearer's body during use; and an outer shell covering said inner lining, the outer shell comprising a woven fabric made from a fire resistant material, the woven fabric having a basis weight of at least about 6 ounces per square yard, the woven fabric having fibers coated with a durable water resistant solution, the durable water resistant solution comprising perfluroalkyl and polyisocyanate polymers, the outer shell having a water absorption rating of less than about 8% after being laundered five laundry cycles.