Described are composite articles containing heat stable spun yarn containing textiles that exhibit low flammability and thermal shrinkage resistance. A composite article is described comprising (1) a textile layer comprising a heat stable spun yarn and (2) a heat reactive layer. The articles can be National Fire Protection Agency (“NFPA”) 2112 compliant.

A garment with safety features is described. The garment includes a covering configured to cover at least a portion of a wearer. The covering extends between a first location and a second location spaced apart from the first location. The garment includes a flexible panel with the covering overlaying the flexible panel. The flexible panel is attached to the covering at the first location and the second location. The covering comprises excess material between the first location and the second location, the excess material being configured to accommodate stretching of the flexible panel.

Embodiments of the instant disclosure relate to portable radio mounting apparatus (PRMA). The PRMA includes a main body, landing pad, antenna element(s), RF connector conductively coupled to the antenna element, retaining element and has “open” and “closed” states. Landing pad laterally extends from the main body and includes the antenna element(s) and a first end pivotably coupled to main body. RF connector is conductively coupled to the antenna element. In the open state, the landing pad is pivoted away from the main body and thereby exposes the retaining element; the retaining element receives a portable radio and thereby demountably secures the portable radio to the main body; and the RF connector demountably and conductively couples to the portable radio. In the close state, landing pad is pivoted towards the main body and wrapped around the portable; and is demountably coupled to the main body.

Embodiments of the instant disclosure relate to portable radio mounting apparatus (PRMA). The PRMA includes a main body, landing pad, antenna element(s), RF connector conductively coupled to the antenna element, retaining element and has “open” and “closed” states. Landing pad laterally extends from the main body and includes the antenna element(s) and a first end pivotably coupled to main body. RF connector is conductively coupled to the antenna element. In the open state, the landing pad is pivoted away from the main body and thereby exposes the retaining element; the retaining element receives a portable radio and thereby demountably secures the portable radio to the main body; and the RF connector demountably and conductively couples to the portable radio. In the close state, landing pad is pivoted towards the main body and wrapped around the portable; and is demountably coupled to the main body.

Separable articles of clothing such as trousers to allow for field removal of the lower portion of the trousers are disclosed while maintaining control of a duty belt attached to an upper portion. Two or more separate portions of trousers may be removably attached by an attachment mechanism, such as a zipper. The zipper can be unzipped to allow for restroom use without completely removing the trousers. This may be especially useful for first responders, or other professions requiring complex trousers and a need to maintain control of their duty belt and its contents at all times.

Separable articles of clothing such as trousers to allow for field removal of the lower portion of the trousers are disclosed while maintaining control of a duty belt attached to an upper portion. Two or more separate portions of trousers may be removably attached by an attachment mechanism, such as a zipper. The zipper can be unzipped to allow for restroom use without completely removing the trousers. This may be especially useful for first responders, or other professions requiring complex trousers and a need to maintain control of their duty belt and its contents at all times.

A textile composite comprising a meltable layer, a heat reactive material comprising a polymer resin comprising an aqueous acrylic resin, expandable graphite, and at least one flame retardant additive and an additional layer disposed on the heat reactive material so that the heat reactive material is between the meltable layer and the additional layer. This multilayer textile composite is used in a lightweight protective garment protecting the wearer against burns caused by flames and heat. A heat reactive composition comprising a polymer resin comprising as aqueous acrylic resin, expandable graphite and at least one flame retardant additive. A method of forming or manufacturing this multilayer textile comprising the step of heating the laminate to a temperature sufficient to remove at least a portion of the water from the aqueous acrylic resin of the heat reactive composition.

A base layer for use in hazardous environments, such as smoky environments, the base layer (1) comprising a composite fabric (100) comprising a breathable membrane layer (101) having a multiplicity of pores and a breathable fire-retardant fabric layer (102,103) having a multiplicity of openings, the breathable membrane layer laminated on at least one side to the breathable fire-retardant fabric layer with an adhesive (104,105).

A ply-twisted yarn, and fabric and article comprising the yarn, the yarn comprising: (a) at least one first yarn comprising at least 50 weight percent heat-resistant polymeric fiber, wherein at least 30 weight percent of the polymeric fiber present in said yarn is cut-resistant heat-resistant polymeric fiber having a cut resistance of 500 grams force or higher per ASTM F2992-15; and (b) at least one second yarn having a sheath/core construction with a sheath of halogenated self-extinguishing staple fibers and a core comprising at least one continuous elastomeric filament, wherein 60 to 95 weight percent of (b) is halogenated self-extinguishing fiber, and the halogenated self-extinguishing fiber being in contact with the elastomeric filament and being free or substantially free of inorganic fibers.

A ply-twisted yarn, and fabric and article comprising the yarn, the yarn comprising: (a) at least one first yarn comprising at least 50 weight percent heat-resistant polymeric fiber, wherein at least 30 weight percent of the polymeric fiber present in said yarn is cut-resistant heat-resistant polymeric fiber having a cut resistance of 500 grams force or higher per ASTM F2992-15; and (b) at least one second yarn having a sheath/core construction with a sheath of halogenated self-extinguishing staple fibers and a core comprising at least one continuous elastomeric filament, wherein 60 to 95 weight percent of (b) is halogenated self-extinguishing fiber, and the halogenated self-extinguishing fiber being in contact with the elastomeric filament and being free or substantially free of inorganic fibers.