Ergodyne announces partnership with Polartec® with launch of new flame-resistant Dual Compliant Balaclava
Ergodyne announced the launch of their new flame-resistant (FR) balaclava, the latest addition to their N-Ferno® line of cold-weather gear. Built in collaboration with Polartec®, the new N-Ferno® 6847 Dual Compliant FR Balaclava Face Mask meets two flame-resistant standards, both NFPA 70E and NFPA 2112, and is one of the only balaclavas in the industry that is 100% compliant with both specs – not just partially constructed with compliant materials. It’s rated to protect against both arc flash and flash fire, making it an excellent choice for those working in electrical, utilities, oil and gas, petrochemical and other similar industries.
The N-Ferno® 6847 Dual Compliant Balaclava is designed with Polartec® FR Power Grid™ FR fleece, a revolutionary fabric that maximizes warmth without bulk. The Power Grid™ technical fleece is “the evolution of fleece fabric engineering,” according to Polartec®. The patented grid construction knit uses a geometric pattern across the fabric, which improves fit, wicking abilities and maximizes performance, while using less fabric. The fabric next to the skin is hydrophilic to absorb moisture and transfer it outside, where the outer surface disperses it for more effective evaporation. The grid design also creates open air channels that improve breathability with less fabric mass. The result is a supremely breathable, moisture-wicking, lightweight balaclava that still offers real protection against both arc flash and flash fire.