Protective Services Uniform

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BACKGROUND Emergency responders, such as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s), are often called into hazardous and unknown environments where they can encoun- ter threats including weapons, gunfire, contaminants, and toxic substances. Conventional emergency re- sponder uniforms offer little protection from these potential dangers, and can even hinder performance, as they are often bulky, heavy, and difficult to identi- fy. The Comfortable, Operational, Reliable and Aware- ness focused (CORA) uniform utilizes multiple layers to protect against an extensive array of likely threats faced by emergency responders. Additionally, it can be manufactured in standard color schemes to help SUMMARY Multi-layered protective garment is resistant to water, wind, heat, rain, flame, chemicals, weap- ons, and fade and abrasion Outer toxicity barrier layer guards against blood and chemicals, and contains UV-light activated fibers that quickly indicate the presence of tox- ins Middle impact layer has bulletproof resistance with elastic properties including integrated coils, links, and springs, that protect against projectiles and blades Inner absorbent layer soaks up fluids from the wearer, such as sweat, while repelling external fluids like rain and toxins All layers are bonded into a coherent textile surface that allows for breathability and vapor permeation to maintain wearer comfort and easy of movement   ADVANTAGES Uniform is appropriate for all seasons and weather Constructed from high quality materials includ- ing a blend of elastic, strong soft cotton nanofabrics, and minimal care cloth stock Uniforms are brightly colored, attractive, dura- ble, and wash-iron free Employs factory sealed seams, zippers, random scaling index, a life-saving accessories backpack and/or pockets Garment areas prone to movement, such as el- bow and knees, include specialized structure to accommodate stress concentration Available in a wide range of sizes (unisex?) Can be produced with a common and accepted color scheme to distinguish different kinds of emergency responders