Banox™ Fire-Resistant Cooling Vest
The Banox™ Fire-Resistant Cooling Vest is for hot and flammable job sites. Banox™ is flame retardant treated cotton. The treatment is good for 20-25 washes and then the resistance to fire is significantly diminished. This fabric is heavier than Nomex™ fire-resistant fabric and is more durable than Nomex™.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Polar Products |
| Product Name |
| Banox™ Fire-Resistant Cooling Vest |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Biological; Radiological/Nuclear |
| Detection Method |
| PPE/Decon |
| Application |
| Personal Protective Equipment; |
| Equipment Type |
| PPE |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Banox™ Fire-Resistant Cooling Vest is for hot and flammable job sites. Banox™ is flame retardant treated cotton. The treatment is good for 20-25 washes and then the resistance to fire is significantly diminished. This fabric is heavier than Nomex™ fire-resistant fabric and is more durable than Nomex™. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| U.S. Government and Military (GSA contract holder) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs. |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Available Accessories |
| Cool58® cooling pack strips |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years; when stored in unopened original packaging |
| Unit Cost |
| $205.00 |
| Activation Method |
| Body heat |
| Active or Passive Cooling |
| Both |
| Cooling Mechanism |
| Phase Change |
| Cooling Temperature Range |
| Varies |
| Material |
| Banox™ is flame retardant treated cotton |
| Operating Time |
| 3-4 hours depending on environment, activity, and personal metabolism |
| Recharge Time |
| 20 minutes when submerged ice water |
| Reusable |
| Yes |
| Sizes |
| 3 |
| Standards Met |
| NFPA 70E |
| Types of Cooling |
| Heat activated |
| Washable |
| Yes; 20-25 washes guaranteed and then the resistance to fire is significantly diminished |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| The vest includes four (4) Cool58® cooling pack strips. Vacuum packed. |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| No |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Yes, Limited |
