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The NVFC has learned that the
manufacturer of moisture barriers used in firefighters' protective clothing
has alerted protective clothing manufacturers using their product that
this product is degrading in the field. Aldan Engineered Coated Fabrics,
has warned that the moisture barrier should be replaced if evidence of
such breakdown occurs.
All fire departments should
have their protective clothing checked to determine the presence of BREATHE-TEX®
moisture barriers and facings. If this cannot be determined by inventory
tracking or by the product label, the clothing manufacturer should be
contacted. Remember that this problem is with the moisture barrier and
facing components, and is not particular to any clothing manufacturer.
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