Protection ... Impermeability ... Ruggedness :

Stedfast barrier textiles means the ultimate in protection against the elements, whatever and wherever they may be.

We produce barrier textiles for protective clothing worn in a variety of sectors and industries, including (but not limited to):

Fire Fighting
Law Enforcement
First Responders / Emergency Medical Services
Public Utilities

Our protective clothing materials include:

STEDAIR^® MVP BARRIER FABRICS

Highly engineered moisture barriers, designed to provide protection and performance needed by today's firefighters. These moisture barriers help the firefighter stay cooler and more comfortable. STEDAIR® 2000, 3000 ePTFE and 4000 ePTFE from Stedfast Moisture Management

For Firefighter Turnout Gear:

STEDAIR^® 4000 ePTFE

STEDAIR^® 3000 ePTFE

STEDAIR^® 2000

• Firefighter Turnout Gear (NFPA 1971, CGSB 155.2, BNQ)
• Also used by Canadian and U.K. militaries

STEDAIR EMS fabrics are highly engineered breathable moisture barriers, designed for today's first responders, that protect against body fluids and restrict viral and bacterial penetration

• designed to exceed the minimum standards set by NFPA 1999-2003 edition after 25 laundering cycles
• Fabrics are tested against blood-borne pathogens using phi-X174 Bateriophage penetration after 25 wash cycles under the standard test mehtods ASTM F1670 and ASTM F1671
• manufactured at Stedfast, Inc. in our class 100,000 clean room. Stedfast controls each and every step, from design to final inspection

STEDPRENE^® COATED FABRICS

Stedprene® is designed for exceptional performance and protection in a variety of extreme weather or field situations. Stedprene® is a neoprene (synthetic rubber) compound that is completely waterproof, with superior hydrostatic resistance far exceeding 100 psi.

STEDPRENE^®

• Rubberized rainwear for utility and telecommunication workers
• Foul weather raingear used by the Canadian Army, Air Force and Navy
• Petroleum, oil and lubricant clothing
• Oil field worker clothing

STEDPRENE^® FR

• Trims for turnout gear

STEDFAST BLACK DIAMOND

Rainwear and Outerwear

Stedfast Black Diamond rubberized protective fabrics offer the utmost in barrier textile design. Stedfast Black Diamond incorporates neoprene coatings for absolute protection from foul weather while adding a layer of UV protection against the effects of sunlight.

Low smoke BLACK DIAMOND FR^®

Stedfast Black Diamond FR (flame resistant) Low Smoke neoprene fabrics developed in a joint venture with Dupont Canada. This new product will focus on specialized protective Wear for the electrical, utility, oil and gas industries. Low Smoke Neoprene offers protection from flame and electric arc, but does not generate any hazardous black smoke. It incorporates the rigorous standards of CGSB 155.20 and ASTM F 1891-99 standrad for Arc and Flame Resistant rainwear.

Ideal for harzardous working environments where heat, flame, and chemical exposure are potential dangers.

Whether your needs require coatings, calendering or laminating processes with elastomers, polymers or moisture vapour permeable (MVP) membranes, count on Stedfast to provide the definitive standard in protective clothing and outerwear.

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