Cobra Ultimate Sure Fit Hood

FABRIC:

• Both outer shell and lining are a blend of Carbon/High Strength Aramid - approx. 6.5 oz sq yd.
• 1 x 1 rib knit fabric - knit to allow approx. 200% stretch for maximum stretch and recov­ery.
• Calendared to minimize laundry shrinkage.

STITCH TYPES AND SEAMS:

• All stitching conforms to Federal Standard 751 Specifications (FED-STD-751).
• Major seams are flat seam assembled, stitch type 607.
• Elastic in face opening is serged in with stitch type 504 and reinforced with bottom cover-stitch, stitch type 406.
• Binding is applied with bottom cover-stitch, stitch type 406.

THREAD:

• All seams are sewn with 100% Nomex thread size Tex 40.

CONSTRUCTION:

• Composed of two layers throughout with a 3” wide Sure-Fit™panel for improved comfort, fit and performance.
• For a contoured fit the hood is seamed from top of face opening to bottom back.
• Face opening is circular in shape and serged with x-heavy duty ½" wide elastic around the perimeter.  The elastic is then folded back ½" and cover stitched.  The face opening stretches a full 16" (which is 25% more than conventional hoods) for easy donning and a snug fit around face of SCBA mask.  Face opening maintains original shape after repeated launderings.
• The bottom edge of hood is bound with self-material bias binding.  
• Gusset added at side seams to provide complete shoulder coverage and smoother drape.