Arc Flash-Rated Rainwear - GORE® Protective Fabrics

ARC FLASH-RATED
RAINWEAR
FROM THE MAKERS OF GORE-TEX ® PRODUCTS
Durable
arc-resistant
performance
rainwear
High breathability
that limits
sweat buildup
Utility linemen need to be able to focus on restoring
customer service regardless of the weather conditions.
And, they need foul weather gear that protects them and
enables them to work for longer periods without being
distracted by discomfort in cold or wet conditions. Rainwear
made with GORE® PYRAD® fabric provides the best
combination of broad protection, comfort, and durability
for arc-flash rated, foul-weather protection applications.
Broad Protection: Arc flash and Hi-Vis
Rainwear made with GORE® PYRAD® fabric passes ANSI 107
hi-visibility requirements to improve safety during
exposure to traffic hazards.
Broad Protection: Comfort in challenging
storm conditions
Proven in wear trials to be more durable than impermeable
rain suits, the GORE® PYRAD® fabric, which is offered by
the inventors of GORE-TEX® fabrics, ensures the expectations
for waterproof, windproof, breathable performance are met.
Its highly breathable construction helps decrease sweat
build-up, keeping linemen cooler in warm conditions and
warmer in cool conditions.
This lightweight fabric dries to the touch after a short period
of time, reducing the uncomfortable cold, clammy feeling from
reusing damp foul weather gear multiple times during a shift.
WATER PICK-UP COMPARISON
TO OTHER BREATHABLE LAMINATES
Water pick-up of face textile (oz/yd2)
GORE® PYRAD® fabrics deliver protection beyond ASTM
F1891 requirements. Its revolutionary self-extinguishing
properties enable the fabric to maintain its physical integrity
even after direct exposure to flame.
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4.0
3.0
2.0
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Modacrylic blend
face textile
Aramid
face textile
GORE® PYRAD®
fabric
GORE® PYRAD® Fabric, Lowest water pick-up = Fast drying time
Test Method: Weight gain after wetting face textile with Suter test device
Benefits of GORE® PYRAD® Fabric
•Durable arc-resistant rainwear with performance
beyond ASTM F1891 requirements
•Added comfort from high breathability that limits
sweat buildup
•Storm-shower tested and field proven to ensure
that lineman stays dry
•Reduced bulk with integrated ANSI 107 hi-visibility
compliance, eliminating the need for an additional vest
•Longer garment life due to superior resistance
to delamination
•Reliable protection even after multiple cleaning cycles
800.431.GORE (4673)
GoreProtectiveFabrics.com/Utilities
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GORE-TEX, PYRAD, GORE and designs are trademarks of W. L. Gore & Associates.
WARNING: No products, including garments, footwear, and
gloves, protect completely, even when new; their protective
performance will decline with wear, tear, abrasion,and other
damage associated with use.
GPP2106.0915.1
W. L. Gore & Associates
Industrial Fabrics
105 Vieve’s Way
Elkton, MD 21921