Firefighter PPE advances with new particulate hood design

For today’s emergency responders, protection isn’t just about what you wear; it’s about what
your gear prevents. As understanding of long-term firefighter health risks evolves, so too must the technology that protects them. Among the most pressing concerns? Exposure to toxic particulates and the cumulative damage they cause. This is not just a matter of compliance; it’s a matter of safety, longevity, and trust.

Stedfast is answering that call for innovation with the launch of our Stedair Prevent Clear hood, a next-generation particulate barrier hood, along with our commitment to Head-to-Toe Safety. Every layer matters, and every product we design reflects that.

What makes the Stedair Prevent Clear Hood different?

Particulate protection in hoods has been gaining attention for good reason: the head and neck
are among the most vulnerable zones for carcinogenic exposure. But comfort, durability and
field visibility often fall behind in pursuit of protection.

The Stedair Prevent Clear hood changes that.

• Blocks 99% of particulates even after 100 washes
• The hood integrates a durable, highly breathable, PFAs-Free, and NFPA 1971-compliant particulate barrier, offering both thermal protection and filtration without sacrificing comfort.
• Designed with long-term durability in mind, the hood supports repeated wash cycles, heat exposure, and UV exposure without compromising performance.

By addressing visibility, filtration, and long-term wearability in one design, the Stedair Prevent
Clear hood represents the next evolution of particulate protection – designed for the demands of real crews, not just the lab.

From footwear to barriers: true head-to-toe coverage

A single weak link in PPE undermines the whole system. That’s why Stedfast doesn’t stop at
hoods. We offer a full spectrum of high-performance materials and barrier solutions, engineered to work in harmony across all elements of firefighter PPE:

• Stedair Moisture Barriers: Engineered for breathability and thermal resistance, while offering industry-leading protection against water, chemicals and bloodborne pathogens.
• Stedair PREVENT: Our flagship line of particulate-blocking barriers for multiple gear components.
• Reinforcement Fabric (StedShield): Developed to withstand the rigors of the field, these textiles enhance abrasion resistance without adding bulk.
• Footwear Liner System: Designed for durability, washability and protection against ground-level contaminants that are often overlooked but critical.

The result is a modular, customisable PPE solution that departments can build on, confident
that each component meets the same uncompromising standards.

Looking ahead: the future of integrated PPE

As fireground threats become more complex, from wildland-urban interfaces to chemical
exposures, protection must become smarter, more adaptable and more comfortable. The
Stedair Prevent Clear hood is a signal of where Stedfast is headed: not just innovating
individual products, but designing with the full system in mind.

If your department is rethinking PPE, now’s the time to explore how Stedfast’s head-to-toe
solutions can help future-proof your crews. Learn more about the Stedair Prevent Clear hood
and our full line of protective technologies at stedfast.com.

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