Ballyclare bags order for 4,300 firefighter rescue jackets

"This is a great step forward for us and it represents a major vote of confidence in the new Xenon range of firefighting garments that we launched late last year," explained Ballyclare’s fire & technical director, Richard Ballheimer. "The Xenon garments marked a completely new approach to designing PPE for firefighters. The reaction we received from the market was extremely positive and it’s good to see that reaction being translated into orders so rapidly."

The jackets feature a durable outer shell which is available in a variety of fabrics and colour ways. They are certified to Wildland firefighting standards and provide an outstanding level of waterproofness. They also incorporate a lightweight, durable Gore Crosstecho Moisture Barrier, which provides protection from blood and body fluids, and keeps the wearer dry from the outside, while allowing sweat to pass out of the garment. Ballyclare’s Xenon garments are designed to provide outstanding levels of breathability and protection, along with reduced weight and bulkiness, and they are available in both male and female designs.

"The design was inspired by the construction of premium quality sportswear where maximum comfort and protection is provided without imposing any restriction on the wearer’s movement," added Ballheimer. "We gathered a huge volume of input from firefighters in the field and that fed into the Xenon design process and helped us create something that provides reliable protection at all the points where it’s required, but which also offers outstanding levels of comfort and breathability."

"Gore Crosstecho Moisture Barrier is proven technology that protects firefighters from the rigours and specific risks associated with rescue work for the lifetime of the garment, while at the same time delivering high levels of comfort and freedom of movement," Gore associate Suzanne Prince said. (RR)

Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India