NOMEX® Heavyweight FR Hood 15"

The 15-inch length is perfect for tucking securely under a vest without it riding up during movement. I wore it for a full training session and the heavyweight Nomex knit felt both protective and surprisingly manageable on the skin, no itching at all.

The knit is dense and substantial—you can feel the heavyweight quality the moment you pull it over your head, yet it doesn't bind or choke during movement. After a full day of tactical training in the heat, my neck stayed protected without that suffocating feeling I've gotten from thinner hoods. It'

Wore it on a two-hour training op and the heavyweight Nomex felt substantial without making me sweat buckets. The 15-inch drop covers my neck completely when I'm kneeling, and the fabric's got that stiff, protective feel you want in a hood.