The PBI firefighting glove SIGA PBI 5F is the only one on the market with full PBI protection on the backhand and palm. The glove convinced by best heat and flame resistance as well as outstanding freedom of movement. The durable PBI fiber in the backhand and palm offers highest thermal protection, comfort and makes the glove extremely light.
Details
Insert: GORE® CROSSTECH® insert + Gore Grip technology protects against water, chemicals, oil, fuel, blood and viruses and also offers maximum breathability
All mechanical and thermal maximum values were achieved both in a new condition and after pretreatment consisting of 20 washes at 60 °C
Full PBI protection on the backhand and palm
Reinforced strap closure prevents the glove being pulled off and acts as a grip
Anatomical, fire-resistant knuckle protector protects against hits, knocks and heat / piping made of reflected materials for better visibility
The glove is available with a long PBI® cuff (Siga PBI 5F) or a shorter version with a knitted 100% Kevlar® cuff (Siga-E PBI 5F)
Material
Shell:
Backhand: PBI Y55 Powershell
Palm: PBI Gold with PROmarble coating (granite-silicone-carbon) for extremely high-performance protection and maximum grip
Lining:
Backhand: Kevlar® (multilayer structure for better heat- and cut protection performance)
Palm: Revolutionary cut-resistant lining made of Kevlar®/Inox/LCP
Performance features EN 659:2003 + A1:2008
TDM cut test ISO 13997: maximum level F
A C R P D
4 5 4 3 5
A = ABRASION (lowest 0, highest 4)
C = CUT RESISTANCE (lowest 0, highest 5)
R = TEAR RESISTANCE (lowest 0, highest 4)
P = PUNCTURE RESISTANCE (lowest 0, highest 4)
D = DEXTERITY (lowest 0, highest 5)