Below is a full detailed materials and construction description showing all variations available for Quaker Safety Products Bunker Gear. We suggest that you print this spec to identify the options desired for your gear (several pages). We can send you a more accurate price quote with this information.

Specifications for Coveralls and Wildland Gear can be found on their respective pages.

Scope
This protective clothing is for conventional structural fire fighting only to protect the body, excluding head, hands, and feet against temperature extremes, steam, hot water, hot particles, and other hazards encountered during fires and related emergencies. This protective clothing is not proximity or entry gear, and is not designed to be kept in direct contact with flames. This garment shall meet and be third party certified to all applicable requirements of NFPA 1971 (1997 Edition).

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Quaker offers two (2) Styles of Gear in "Quick Ship" Standard Stock. QR-30 Style Gear is similar in design to QS-103 Style Gear. This gear is available to ship in fifteen (15) business days. Responder Style Gear is similar in design to Traditional Style Gear. Responder Gear is available to ship in five (5) business days. On large orders contact us for a delivery schedule Both QR-30 and Resonder Style Gear are available ONLY in the following fabrics. 7.5 oz. Black or Yellow Nomex IIIA plain weave outer shell 10.0 oz. neoprene/poly-cotton moisture barrier 9.3 oz. blue Nomex quilt thermal liner

Index

• Overall Fabrication Spec - All Styles
• Specific Coat Spec - Style Differences Listed
• Specific Pant Spec - Style Differences Listed

Over all Fabric specifications

• Outer Shell Material
• Moisture Barrier Material
• Thermal Insultaing Liner
• Seams
• Stitching

Outer Shell Material

1. The outer shell shall be constructed of Nomex IIIA Aramid with an approximate weight of 6.0 oz. per square yard in a rip stop weave, and shall be treated with a water repellent finish. Color of garments to be (select one) black, yellow (contact Customer Service for availability of other colors).

2. The outer shell shall be constructed of Nomex IIIA Aramid with an approximate weight of 7.5 oz. per square yard in a duck weave, and shall be treated with a water repellent finish. Color of garments to be (select one) black, natural (off-white), red, royal, tan, yellow (contact Customer Service for availability of other colors).

3. The outer shell shall be constructed of PBI blend (40% PBI/60% Kevlar) with an approximate weight of 6.0 oz. per square yard in a rip stop weave, and shall be treated with a water repellent finish. Color of garments to be natural/gold.

4. The outer shell shall be constructed of PBI blend (40% PBI/60% Kevlar) with an approximate weight of 7.5 oz. per square yard in a rip stop weave, and shall be treated with a water repellent finish. Color of garments to be (select one) black, natural/gold.

5. The outer shell shall be constructed of ADVANCE (40% Nomex IIIA/60% Kevlar) with an approximate weight of 7.0 oz. per square yard in a rip stop weave, and shall be treated with a water repellent finish. Color of garments to be (select one) black, khaki, rust, yellow.

6. The outer shell shall be constructed of a Basofil blend (40% Basofil/60% Kevlar) with an approximate weight of 7.5 oz. per square yard in a rip stop weave, and shall be treated with a water repellent finish. Color of garments to be (select one) au-brown, black, bright yellow. (contact Customer Service for availability of other colors).

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Moisture Barrier Material

1. The moisture barrier shall be constructed of a cotton/polyester base cloth with a flame resistant neoprene coating with an approximate combined weight of 10 oz. per square yard, and shall be white in color.

2. The moisture barrier shall be constructed of a Nomex IIIA Aramid pajama check base cloth with an approximate weight of 3.5 oz. per square yard, laminated with a microporous breathable Teflon film with an approximate weight of 1.2 oz. per square yard (Crosstech), and shall be white in color.

3. The moisture barrier shall be constructed of an E-89 Spunlace Nomex/Kevlar Aramid blend base cloth with an approximate weight of 2.7 oz. per square yard, laminated with a microporous breathable Teflon film with an approximate weight of 1.2 oz. per square yard (Crosstech), and shall be white in color.

4. The moisture barrier shall be constructed of an E-89 Spunlace Nomex/Kevlar Aramid blend base cloth with an approximate weight of 2.7 oz. per square yard, laminated with a microporous breathable polyamide film with an approximate weight of 1.1-1.4 oz. per square yard (Stedair 82).

5. The moisture barrier shall be a crosslinked urethane based bicomponent membrane cast to a 2.7 oz. per square yard Nomex E-89 apertured spunlaced nonwoven substrate. The bicomponent membrane shall be comprised of a microporous film coated with a hydrophilic layer with an approximate weight of 1.3 oz. per square yard (AquaTech).

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Thermal Insulating Liner

1. The thermal liner shall be constructed of a needle punched recycled Aramid batt with an approximate weight of 6.0 oz. per square yard, quilted with Nomex thread to a Meta-Aramid plain weave face cloth with an approximate weight of 3.3 oz. per square yard, and shall be blue in color.

2. The thermal liner shall be constructed of a needle punched Meta-Aramid/Para-Aramid batt, quilted with Nomex thread to a Meta-Aramid plain weave face cloth with an approximate weight total of 7.0 oz. per square yard, and shall be natural (off-white) in color.

3. The thermal liner shall be constructed of three layers of E-89 Nomex/Kevlar spunlace quilted with Nomex thread to a Meta-Aramid plain weave face cloth with an approximate total weight of 7.8 oz. per square yard, and shall be silver in color.

4. The thermal liner shall be constructed of a needle punched Meta-Aramid/Para-Aramid batt with an approximate weight of 3.7 oz. per square yard, quilted with Nomex thread to a Nomex spun/filament blend twill weave face cloth with an approximate weight of 4.1 oz per square yard Approximate total weight of 7.8 oz. per square yard, and shall be teal in color.

5. The thermal liner shall be constructed of 2 layers of E-89 Nomex/Kevlar spunlace quilted with Nomex thread to a Nomex spun/filament blend twill weave face cloth with an approximate total weight of 7.1 oz. per square yard, and shall be teal in color.

6. The thermal liner shall be constructed of 2 layers of Basofil/Aramid blend spunlace quilted with Nomex thread to a Meta-Aramid rip stop weave face cloth with an approximate total weight of 7.2 oz. per square yard, and shall be navy blue in color.

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Seams
All Seams shall comply with NFPA 1971 (1997 Edition) requirements.

Major A Seams: Outer shell seam assemblies where rupture could reduce the protection of the garment by exposing the moisture barrier, thermal barrier, the wearer's station/work uniform, other clothing or skin.

Major B Seams: Moisture barrier or thermal barrier seam assemblies where rupture could reduce the protection of the garment by exposing the next layer of the garment, the wearer's station/work uniform, other clothing or skin.

Minor Seams: Remaining seam assemblies that are not classified as Major A or Major B seams.

Stitching
Major A seams are sewn with stitch types 401 and 504 (516) and are topstitched with two (2) rows of stitch type 301 to form seam type LSbm-4.

Major B seams are sewn with stitch types 401 and 504 (516) to form seam type SSa-2.

Minor seams are sewn with one or more of the following stitch types: 504, 301, and double needle, one fourth inch (1/4") gauge, using stitch type 301.

Below is a full detailed specification showing variations available for Quaker Bunker Coats. Styles include Responder, Patriot, QS-103, QR-30, and Traditional.

Coat Index Outer Shell Body Assembly Moisture Barrier Assembly Assembly Sealed Moisture Barrier Seams Thermal Liner Assembly Collar Outer Shell Throat Strap Hang Up Loop Shoulder Reinforcement Yoke Reinforcement Sleeves Built-in Bellows Sleeve Cuff Reinforcement Sleeve Well Wristlets Outer Shell Thermal Front Construction Storm Flap Front Closure Outer Shell Front Closure System Pockets Patches Trim Coat Length

Outer Shell Body Assembly
The body of the outer shell shall be constructed of three (3) panels, one (1) back and two (2) front, to provide a more comfortable fit. Each panel shall be joined together with a Major A seam. Every body seam shall be sewn with stitch type 516 and topstitched with two rows of stitch type 301 to form seam type LSbm-4 (Major A seam). All stitching shall be made with Nomex thread.

Moisture Barrier Assembly
The moisture barrier shall be of three (3) piece construction, one (1) back panel and two (2) front panels. These panels shall be joined using stitch type 516 to form seam type SSa-2 (Major B seam), and shaped to be compatible with the outer shell so as not to buckle, pull or otherwise restrict body motion, even when the arms are raised.
The moisture barrier shall be sewn to the thermal liner at the edges only and bound along the edges with heat resistant neoprene poly/cotton and secured using stitch type 301, seam type BSc-1 (Minor seam), leaving no raw edges exposed.
An eight inch(8") by nine and one half inch (9-1/2") piece of heat resistant neoprene poly/cotton shall be sewn to the thermal liner as an elbow reinforcement on all breathable moisture barriers.

Sealed Moisture Barrier Seams
All moisture barrier seams shall be sealed with a minimum seven eighth inch (7/8") wide sealing tape. One side of the tape shall be coated with a heat activated glue adhesive. The adhesive side of the tape shall be oriented toward the moisture barrier seam.
The adhesive shall be activated by heat and the sealing tape shall be applied to the moisture barrier seams by means of pressure exerted by rollers suitable for that purpose.

Thermal Liner Assembly
The thermal liner shall be of three (3) piece construction, one (1) back panel and two (2) front panels. These panels shall be joined using stitch types 401 and 504 (516) to form seam type SSa-2 (Major B seam) and shaped to be compatible with the outer shell so as not to buckle, pull or otherwise restrict body motion, even when the arms are raised.
The thermal liner shall include an inside nine inch (9") wide by nine inch (9") high pocket, constructed of self material and lined with moisture barrier material, and shall be affixed to the inside of the thermal liner on the left side by using stitch type 301.
As a unit the moisture barrier and thermal liner will be removable by using not less than twelve (12) snaps (Traditional and Responder have fourteen (14) snaps) - each composed of a plated steel cap, socket, post, and stud. There shall be four (4) snaps (Traditional and Responder have five (5) snaps) on each front facing and two (2) snaps on each sleeve end. There shall be a one inch (1") horizontal strip of loop tape sewn along the base of the neckline to secure the liner to the outer shell

Collar
The collar shall be of four (4) layer configuration such that when the collar is raised it will remain standing and provide continuous thermal and moisture protection around the neck and face. To ensure this protection, the liner shall extend into the collar area by one and one half inches (1 1/2"), and be secured horizontally by a one inch (1") strip of hook tape along the base of the neckline inside the collar. The collar shall also be lined with one (1) layer of moisture barrier and one (1) layer of thermal liner.
Every component of this collar shall meet or exceed NFPA 1971 (1997 Edition). The outer most layer of the collar shall be outer shell material. Moisture barrier and thermal liner shall be positioned such that the moisture barrier side shall be next to the outer most layer.
The inner most layer facing the wearer's body shall be outer shell material meeting the requirements of NFPA 1971 (1997 Edition).
The collar shall be assembled using stitch type 513 turned and topstitched using two rows of stitch type 301. The collar shall be four and one half inches (4 1/2") in height.

Outer Shell Throat Strap
The frontal throat strap shall be mounted to the outer shell collar to ensure that, when the coat is closed and the collar is raised, the throat strap shall prevent any opening between the left and right collars, and shall overlap the left and right coat fronts below the collar. For additional protection against steam penetration, the frontal throat strap shall be formed by two layers of moisture barrier material positioned between two (2) layers of outer shell material. The throat strap shall be not less than ten and one half inches (10-1/2") long and four and one half inches (4 1/2") wide, shaped to be compatible with S.C.B.A. face mask, and secured with a hook and loop tape storage and closure system for ease of operation, one-hand, when wearing gloves. The closure on the left side of the collar is a two inch (2") by three inch (3") piece of loop tape placed horizontally. The closure strip on the throat strap is a two inch (2") by two inch (2") piece of hook tape. The storage is a two inch (2") by two inch (2") piece of loop tape placed in front of the throat strap.
Each stitch used to assemble the collar and throat strap shall be stitch type 301 stitched for maximum strength.

Hang Up Loop
A hang up loop shall be mounted to the exterior of the outer shell and shall be constructed of two (2) layers of NFPA 1971 (1997 Edition) approved fabric. It shall be designed to provide long service and shall not tear or separate from the coat when the coat is hung by this loop, loaded evenly with a weight of 80 pounds and allowed to hang for one minute. This loop will be sewn to the body of the coat using stitch type 301 and two (2) 28 stitch bartacks.

Shoulder Reinforcement
A six inch (6") wide area at the top of the shoulders extending from the shoulder seam to a width of three inches (3") at the collar shall be capped with an extra layer of outer shell material for greater abrasion resistance protection. This reinforcement is sewn at the shoulder seam with stitch type 516 and topstitched with two (2) rows of stitch type 301 to form seam style LSbm-4. The remainder of the reinforcement is sewn with stitch type 301 for maximum strength.

Yoke Reinforcement
That portion of the back from the neckline down eight inches (8") shall be reinforced with a second layer of outer shell fabric. This reinforcement shall be extended fully into the shoulder seams which are sewn with stitch type 516 and topstitched with two (2) rows of stitch type 301 to form seam style LSbm-4. The top edge will extend into the neck seam and be sewn with stitch type 301. The bottom edge is sewn with stitch type 301 to form seam type Lsd-1..

Sleeves
The sleeves shall be a two (2) piece construction, and shall be a custom design contoured to the wearer's arm for comfort with a deep cut set-in style. They shall also incorporate a built-in bellows for more range of movement. The entire sleeve shall be sewn together and set into the body with a Major A seam. Every seam shall consist of stitch type 516 and be topstitched with two rows of stitch type 301 to form seam type LSbm-4.

Built-In Bellows
Built-in bellows construction shall consist of an underarm and shoulder bellows. Built-in bellows shall be used on all layers of the coat--its outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal liner to ensure maximum upper body freedom of movement including complete arm mobility when reaching up and/or forward. This system omits extra seams and gives better comfort to the wearer.

Sleeve Cuff Reinforcement
This cuff shall be reinforced with gray suede leather or gray Ara-Shield or self material not less than two inches (2") in width and folded in half, approximately one half inside and one half outside the end of the cuff and shall be stitched to the sleeve end using stitch type 301.

Sleeve Well
At the cuff of each sleeve there shall be a sleeve well constructed of neoprene poly/cotton moisture barrier. This well serves as a protection to help prevent water and hazardous materials from entering the sleeve. The upper most portion of this well is sewn to the outer shell sleeve using stitch type 301 to form a snap facing two (2) layers thick to accept the liner. One end of this well is sewn to the wristlets with a stitch type 515 and the remaining end is sewn to the outer shell sleeve cuff with a stitch type 301.

Wristlets
Each outer shell sleeve end shall have a four inch (4") Nomex/Spandex knit wristlet mounted to the inside, three and one half inches (3 1/2") from the sleeve end by means of a neoprene poly/cotton moisture barrier material sleeve well. This portion is part of the sleeve well sewn using stitch type 401..

Outer Shell Thermal Front Construction
There shall be continuous thermal and moisture protection around the entire torso of the coat. To ensure this protection, the storm flap shall incorporate moisture barrier and thermal liner materials. This flap shall completely fill the gap between the front edge of the thermal liner/moisture barrier and the front edge of the outer shell such that when the coat is closed no thermal or moisture barrier gap exists. This flap shall be sewn to the right coat front using stitch type 301, double needles to be set one fourth inch (1/4") apart such that the entire coat front is stiffened. Every component of this thermal and moisture gap elimination system shall meet or exceed NFPA 1971 (1997 Edition); the outside storm flap is approximately five inches (5") wide by:

• Patriot - twenty-four inches (24") long
• QS-103 or QR-30 - twenty-six inches (26") long
• Traditional or Responder - twenty-seven inches (27") long