Fabric Name: MELBA ENFORCER® PBI Gold® · Moisture barrier

Protective clothing made with PBI flame resistant fibres withstands the increasing dangers associated with firefighting, arc flash, and flash fire.

The fabric does not shrink, become brittle, or break open under extreme heat and flame exposure, providing firefighters and industrial workers with superior protection.

PBI FibresPBI® (polybenzimidazole) stable fibre is an organic fibre that provides thermal stability for a wide range of high temperature applications. PBI® fibre will not burnin air, it does not melt or drip and it will retain its strength and flexibility after exposure to flame.

Fabric Name: MELBA ENFORCER® PBI Gold®Weight gm²: 220gm²Composition: 40% PBI / 60% KevlarWeave/Knit: Twill RipstopDescription: 220 gsm PBI Gold®Attributes: Water / Oil RepellantCompliance: Meets outer shell requirements of AS/NZS 4967:2009 and Amendments

Melba ENFORCER® is made from a blend of PBI® fibre and Kevlar®. This blend is recognised worldwide as a leader in outer shell technology and has been developed to be sympathetic to Australia’s harsh conditions.

The Melba ENFORCER® blend utilises finer yarn counts to offer lighter outer shell technology. These finer yarns ensure Melba ENFORCER® has a better ‘cover factor’. That is, it is woven tighter – offering exceptional thermal resistance and in tandem with our patented water-repellent finish that offers additonal protective performance against chemical splash and liquid penetration.

Melba ENFORCER® is the outer shell of first choice:

■ Exceptional thermal performance Melba ENFORCER® thermal exposure. It will remain supple and retain its strength characteristics.

■ Melba ENFORCER® offers high tear strength and tensile characteristics. Even in such demanding environment it has the durability to last the distance.

■ Melba ENFORCER® rip-resist weave adds to the level of durability and high abrasion resistance

■ Chemical Resistance Super durable water-repellent finish, Melba ENFORCER® ensures you stay drier longer.

■ Meets the outer shell requirements of AS/NZS 4967:2009

■ Tested to EN 469 Safety Requirements (Test Data Available online)

Learn more about Melba ENFORCER® PBI Gold® Materilas and Applcationsthrough the Elliotts Online Reference Centre elliottaustralia.com

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After�ame ≤ emalfretfa oNs2Afterglow ≤ wolgretfa oNs2

6.2 Heat transfer EN 367:1992 HTI24 ≥ ITH31 24 SSAP62 =ITH(emalf 24 - HTI12) ≥ 4 (HTI24 – HTI12) = 7

6.3 Heat transfer EN ISO 6942:2002 RHTI24 ≥ tR 81 2 SSAPs92 =Radiation 40 kW/m2 RHTI24 – RHTI12 ≥ 4 (t2 – t1) = 10s

Transmission factor = 28%

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6.5 Heat resistance ISO 17493:2000 No ignition, Melting or dripping All materials, no ignition, melting or dripping. PASSShrinkage ≤ 5.0 % Shrinkage:

Outer fabric 2.0% PASSMoisture barrier <1% PASSThermal barrier/inner lining <1% PASS

6.6 Tensile strength ISO 17493:2000 ≥ SSAPtfeWpraWN 054outer material 2022N 1470N

6.7 Tear strength EN ISO 4674-1 ≥ SSAPtfeWpraWN 52N2.371N4.091B dohtemlairetam retuo

6.8 Surface wetting EN 24920:1992 Grading ≥ SSAP5 edarG4

6.9 Dimensional ISO 5077:1984 Not to exceed ± 3.0 % (- = shrinkage) Warp% Weft%SSAP3.1-8.1-cirbaf retuOegnahc

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6.12 Water vapor EN 31092:1993 Level 1 > 30 m2Pa/W, but ≤ 45 m2Pa/W – – –ytilibaemreP ropav retaWresistance Level 2 ≤ 30 m2Pa/W 447 g/m2/24 hr WVP index = 66%

PASS/FAILPROPERTY TEST PERFORMANCE LEVEL REQUIRED PERFORMANCE LEVEL ATTAINED TO EN 469

EN 469 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All tests performed on standard con�guration consisting of 200 gram PBI Rip Stop Outer Shell Fabric, Goretex® E-89 Water Barrier, 150 gramAramid Felt Thermal Barrier and 105 gram Kermel Viscose Lining.

The Technology Behind PBISince1983, PBI has been widely recognized as the premium product in outer shell and hood protection. PBI Gold is a of blend thermal resistant PBI fibers with high strength aramid,resulting in the ultimate high-technology fabric for thermal protection and comfort.

PBI Gold was developed to withstand the increasing dangers that come with hotter, more unpredictable fires. PBI Gold blend fabrics provide advanced protection against both heat and flame. This fabric doesn’t shrink or become brittle after exposure to heat.

PBI Gold gives you the extra time and mobility to be effective and to get out quickly when every second counts.

PBI Is Tough – Resists Wear And TearPBI Gold meets or exceeds every NFPA and EN 469 requirement (see table), Tear strength, Shrinkage resistant, Heat and flame protection. No other fabric combines all these properties and PBI Gold is easy to maintain, retains size and shape, and keeps its color.

Protect Yourself WithThe Best Protection AvailableNo one knows when or what the next fire might bring. But with bigger, more complicated high-rise buildings and the increasing demand on air transportation, fires will only continue to be hotter, more complicated and more frequent.

Prepare yourself for battle with the best defense available - PBI Gold.