Milliken Assure (moisture barrier)
Category: Mechanical/Materials
Developers: Milliken & Company
Product Description:Milliken Assure is non-PFAS, non-halogenated, UL-certified flame-resistant moisture barrier for firefighter turnout gear. With Assure, U.S. fire departments now have access to a lightweight, breathable moisture barrier that provides the necessary heat, water and chemical resistance to perform their duties effectively. Milliken Assure is engineered to protect firefighters by blocking hazardous liquids like blood-borne pathogens, hydraulic fluids, battery acids and firefighting foam. Its "no penetration" result guarantees this high level of protection, ensuring firefighters remain safe from these dangerous substances. Firefighting gear is made with three layers of flame-resistant (FR) fabric: the outer shell, thermal liner and moisture barrier. The moisture barrier, sitting between the outer shell and the thermal liner, is especially critical. The Milliken Assure moisture barrier allows water vapor to escape, keeping the wearer dry and comfortable; this is measured by an industry standard test commonly referred to as THL (total heat loss). Additionally, Milliken Assure moisture barrier protects the wearer from the heat produced by fires; this performance aspect is commonly referred to as TPP — thermal protection performance. It balances the inherent trade-offs of THL and TPP while also preventing liquid from penetrating the composite.
Developers: Milliken & Company
Product Description:Milliken Assure is non-PFAS, non-halogenated, UL-certified flame-resistant moisture barrier for firefighter turnout gear. With Assure, U.S. fire departments now have access to a lightweight, breathable moisture barrier that provides the necessary heat, water and chemical resistance to perform their duties effectively. Milliken Assure is engineered to protect firefighters by blocking hazardous liquids like blood-borne pathogens, hydraulic fluids, battery acids and firefighting foam. Its "no penetration" result guarantees this high level of protection, ensuring firefighters remain safe from these dangerous substances. Firefighting gear is made with three layers of flame-resistant (FR) fabric: the outer shell, thermal liner and moisture barrier. The moisture barrier, sitting between the outer shell and the thermal liner, is especially critical. The Milliken Assure moisture barrier allows water vapor to escape, keeping the wearer dry and comfortable; this is measured by an industry standard test commonly referred to as THL (total heat loss). Additionally, Milliken Assure moisture barrier protects the wearer from the heat produced by fires; this performance aspect is commonly referred to as TPP — thermal protection performance. It balances the inherent trade-offs of THL and TPP while also preventing liquid from penetrating the composite.
