Field Repair Guidelines for Protective Clothing

Globe uses NOMEX® thread on NFPA 1971 and NFPA 1951 garments.
All field repairs should use materials consistent with information on the content label.
Example: Globe would not repair a MILLENIA® LIGHT fabric garment with NOMEX® IIIA fabric.
NFPA requires that ALL components, including letters, emblems, etc. meet minimum flame and heat test requirements through third party testing. (Excludes NFPA 1999 Standard, 2008 Edition)
All repairs/alterations should use the same stitch configurations.
All stress areas should be reinforced, preferably using a bartack.
Never stitch through a Protective Barrier or Liner. In fact, field alterations or repairs of Protective Barriers should only be undertaken by the manufacturer or verified ISP's.
An equal amount of replacement trim must be added to areas that have been covered up by repairs or alterations. Example: covering existing trim with a patch pocket requires the same amount of trim to be added to the pocket.
When a section of a garment has been disassembled, the sleeve for example, it must be reassembled precisely as originally constructed at the factory.
Never perform any repair or alteration that will compromise the original performance specifications or integrity of the garment.

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Contact Globe before making any field repairs. 800-232-8323 or email us at info@globefiresuits.com.