Respirex International is a leading supplier of personal protective solutions, specialising in high-performance chemical, particulate and respiratory protective clothing and specialist protective footwear.
The Respirex product range encompasses standard and customised gas tight suits, chemical splash suits and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) equipment for fire and emergency services teams and emergency responders, air fed chemically protective suits and chemical work wear for the petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries, and powered air and air fed particulate suits and hoods for nuclear and pharmaceutical industries.
Gas-tight suits protect emergency responders and chemical workers from dangerous and toxic chemicals in liquid or gaseous form and are used in areas that are considered immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH).
Respirex Type 1A suits are designed for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) worn inside the suit, which provides the greatest protection to the emergency responder and simplifies decontamination after an incident.
Type 1B suits for SCBA worn externally are also available and can be useful when working in a confined area, as the SCBA cylinder can be slipped off the shoulders and passed forward.
Type 1C suits provide breathing air via an air-line and are commonly used in industrial applications.
Respirex offer a range of chemical protective suits for emergency team use, which are certified to EN 943-2:2002(ET), as well as industrial use suits which are certified to EN 943-1:2002.
All suits are leak-tightness tested to EN464 prior to dispatch.
GTB in Laminate Viton®
The fully encapsulating GTB is a Type 1A – ET reusable gas tight suit covering both the wearer and breathing apparatus. Manufactured in Respirex’s new Laminate Viton® material, the suit is lightweight and provides advanced chemical protection. The laminate Viton® material consists of a polyester fabric coated one side with orange fireproof DuPont™ Viton® and one side with grey thermoplastic with an insert barrier film
Heavy duty 122cm (48”) long gas tight zip, fitted to the right hand side of the suit – double flaps with a hook and loop fastener are fitted to cover the teeth of the zip
Rigid double layer visor permitting clear undistorted vision
Fixed or detachable Hazmax™ FPA safety boots – Exclusive to Respirex, these boots are highly chemically resistant and are CE marked to EN ISO 20345:2004 and EN345-2:1996
Dual glove system consisting of a chemically protective laminated inner glove bonded to an outer neoprene glove for mechanical protection
Gloves fitted using the Respirex Locking cuff or new SureLoc cuff mechanism, allowing the user to easily change the gloves when necessary
DuPont™ and Viton® are trademarks or registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Hazmax™ is a registerd trademark of Respirex International Limited
GTB suits in Viton®/Butyl/Viton®
The fully encapsulating GTB is a Type 1A – ET reusable gas tight suit covering both the wearer and breathing apparatus. Manufactured in a premium fabric coated in DuPont™ Viton® in high visibility orange that provides excellent chemical protection and is the hardest wearing fabric option in the GTB suit range.
DuPont™ and Viton® are trademarks or registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Hazmax™ is a registerd trademark of Respirex International Limited
Limited life suit
Gas-tight suits protect emergency responders and chemical workers from dangerous and toxic chemicals in liquid or gaseous form and are used in areas that are considered immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH).
Our Type 1A suits are designed for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) worn inside the suit, which provides the greatest protection to the emergency responder and simplifies decontamination after an incident. Type 1B suits for SCBA worn externally are also available and can be useful when working in a confined area, as the SCBA cylinder can be slipped off the shoulders and passed forward. Type 1C suits provide breathing air via an air-line and are commonly used in industrial applications.
We offer a range of chemical protective suits for emergency team use, which are certified to EN 943-2:2002(ET), as well as industrial use suits which are certified to EN 943-1:2002.
All suits are leak-tightness tested to EN464 prior to dispatch.
GTL lightweight suit
The fully encapsulating GTL is a Type 1A – ET single use gas-tight suit designed to protect the emergency responder against toxic, corrosive gases, liquids and solid chemicals.
The GTL suit is manufactured in Chemprotex™ 400, the latest Respirex material, which is a high performance chemical barrier, multi-layer nonwoven fabric, in a high visibility yellow colour. This suit represents the latest in Gas Suit protection and is lighter in weight than suits currently available.
The Respirex GTL gas-tight suit can be used with the PermaSURE toxicity modelling app, allowing emergency responders to quickly establish the maximum safe working time with a given chemical based on real world conditions.
Chemprotex™ is a registered trademark of Respirex International Limited
GTIM Type 1 suit
The GTIM is a Type 1B reusable gas tight suit designed to be used with self contained breathing apparatus worn externally and is manufactured in a range of chemically resistant fabrics.
Hazmax™ is a registered trademark of Respirex International Limited
GTA reusable gas tight suit
The GTA is a Type 1C reusable gas tight suit designed to be used with an external compressed air source and is manufactured in a range of chemically resistant fabrics.
Hazmax™ is a registered trademark of Respirex International Limited
In collaboration with several leading chemical manufacturers, Respirex have developed an entirely new concept of chemical protective clothing, which is CE certified to the new DEKRA standard FRM 90.166.0 and the European PPE Directive 89/686/EEC. The GLS range of single-use garments are flexible, lightweight and manufactured and tested to ISO 17491-1:2012 Method 2 (the gas-tightness inflation standard for protective clothing).
One of the major requirements was that the GLS range of suits should be usable in potentially explosive environments. Testing was carried out by DEKRA to the ATEX standards and confirmed that the suits may be used in a number of different EX zones.
GLS300A
The GLS 300A suit in Chemprotex™ 300 is a single use fully encapsulating gas-tight chemical protection suit covering both the wearer and the breathing apparatus. The suit combines the benefits of a lightweight high-performance chemical barrier fabric with a gas-tight construction to method 2 of ISO 17491-1. It incorporates attached antistatic chemical gloves, sock feet and a lightweight gas-tight zip.
GLS300B
The GLS 300B suit in Chemprotex™ 300 is a single use gas-tight chemical protection suit designed for use with breathing apparatus worn outside the suit, a facemask and filter or airline respirator. The suit combines the benefits of a lightweight high-performance chemical barrier fabric with a gas-tight construction to method 2 of ISO 17491-1. It incorporates permanently attached antistatic chemical gloves, sock feet and a lightweight gas-tight zip.
GLS300C
The GLS 300C suit in Chemprotex™ 300 is a single use air-fed gas-tight chemical protection suit for use with breathable air supplied from an external compressed air source providing positive pressure.
The suit combines the benefits of a lightweight high-performance chemical barrier fabric with a gas-tight construction to method 2 of ISO 17491-1. It incorporates permanently attached antistatic chemical gloves, sock feet and a lightweight gas-tight zip.
Respirex designs and manufactures a range of equipment for use by civil defence agencies, emergency services and hospital A&E departments for mass decontamination of the public in the event of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear (CBRN) incident.
Limited life SC1 suits
The SC1 in Chemprotex™ 300 material is a single use Type 3, Type 4 and Type 5 splash contamination suit designed for use with breathing apparatus worn outside the suit or with a face mask and filter.
The garment is CE certified to EN14605:2005 and A1:2009, EN13982-1:2004 and A1:2010, EN14126:2003, EN1073-2:2002 and EN1149-5:2008 and is intended for use in areas that are not immediately dangerous to life or health.
The Respirex SC1 splash suit in Chemprotex™ 300 can be used with the PermaSURE toxicity modelling app, allowing emergency responders to quickly establish the maximum safe working time with a given chemical based on real world conditions.
Reusable Type 3 liquid-tight chemical splash suits provide a durable, cost effective solution for applications where the chemical hazard is known (e.g. industrial applications) and where decontamination facilities are readily available. The increased strength of material and options for reinforcement make reusable splash suits suitable for situations with a greater risk of abrasion or puncture. The locking cuffs fitted to the suit allow gloves to be selected (and changed) based on the application and chemicals being used.
Limited life Type 3 liquid tight chemical splash suits provide an economical solution for dealing with a wide range of chemical and CBRN hazards. Particularly suitable for applications where suits are needed infrequently, where the type of hazard is unknown, or where decontamination facilities are limited – they are widely used by fire brigades, police, transport and shipping companies.
SC1 reusable splash suit
The Respirex SC1 is a reusable Type 3 splash contamination suit designed for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) worn externally.
Materials
SC4 reusable splash suit
The Respirex SC4 is a fully encapsulating reusable Type 3 splash contamination suit designed for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) worn inside the suit.
Materials
SC4 limited life suit
The SC4 in Chemprotex™ 300 material is a single use fully encapsulating Type 3 (liquid-tight) splash contamination suit covering both the wearer and self-contained breathing apparatus.
The garment is CE certified to EN14605:2005 and A1:2009, EN14126:2003 and EN1149-5:2008.
The Respirex SC4 splash suit in Chemprotex™ 300 can be used with the PermaSURE toxicity modelling app, allowing emergency responders to quickly establish the maximum safe working time with a given chemical based on real world conditions.
SC1 limited life suits
The SC1 in Chemprotex™ 300 material is a single use Type 3, Type 4 and Type 5 splash contamination suit designed for use with breathing apparatus worn outside the suit or with a face mask and filter.
The garment is CE certified to EN14605:2005 and A1:2009, EN13982-1:2004 and A1:2010, EN14126:2003, EN1073-2:2002 and EN1149-5:2008 and is intended for use in areas that are not immediately dangerous to life or health.
The Respirex SC1 splash suit in Chemprotex™ 300 can be used with the toxicity modelling app, allowing emergency responders to quickly establish the maximum safe working time with a given chemical based on real world conditions.
Simplair reusable air-fed chemical suits and hoods are typically used in petrochemical and chemical applications and in pharmaceutical applications where there is no risk of cross-contamination. Suits are certified to EN 943-1:2002 Type 2 (non-gas-tight chemical protective suits), while hoods are approved to EN 14594 (respiratory protective devices).
Limited life suits are used in the nuclear and pharmaceutical industries where the risk of suit contamination prevents the re-use of suits.
Simplair A.E. tank suits
A reusable Type 2 ‘non-gas-tight’ chemical protective suit designed for use with breathable air supplied from an external compressed air source providing positive pressure.
Simplair A.E. suits
A reusable Type 2 ‘non-gas-tight’ chemical protective suit designed for use with breathable air supplied from an external compressed air source providing positive pressure.
Airprotex AF limited life air fed chemical suit
Type 2 non-gas-tight one-piece suit is a single use garment with a reusable, removable air system that provides the highest level of protection against particulate contamination.
Simplair A.E. hood
The Simplair A.E. Hood designed for use with breathable air supplied from an external compressed air source providing positive pressure.
Simplair A.E. 360 hood
The Simplair A.E. Hood designed for use with breathable air supplied from an external compressed air source providing positive pressure.
Respirex provides a range of powered respirator suits and hoods removing the need for separate breathing apparatus.
RJS respiratory and chemical protective suit
The RJS 300 Chemical Respirator Suit is a one-piece Type 3 chemical protective suit for use in hazardous industrial and emergency response environments.
Manufactured from Chemprotex™ 300, a high performance, lightweight, chemical barrier fabric the RJS suit protects the wearer against a broad range of industrial chemicals and other agents found in civil emergency situations.
Suit Features:
FLO-POD™ suit
The Flo-Pod suit is a single piece particulate suit for use with the Flo-Pod Powered Respirator, available in a range of materials.
FLO-POD™ hood in pvc
A lightweight PVC Hood designed for use with the Flo-Pod powered respirator.
FLO-POD™ powered respirator unit
The Flo-Pod is a simple to use powered air respirator for use against fine dust or particulate spray. Powered by a belt mounted rechargeable battery pack the Flo-Pod is designed to fit directly into the visor of compatible suits and hoods, allowing the user full operational freedom.
Designed from the outset to be comfortable and simple to use, the Flo-Pod requires little familiarisation prior to use and is lightweight and quiet in operation.
Flo-Pod Components:
For Use With:
Flo-Pod Hood
Flo-Pod Suit
Respirex manufactures a wide range of specialised spray-tight (Type 4) and liquid-tight (Type 3) chemical protective suits and clothing.
Our chemical suits, jackets and trousers offer best-in-class protection against a broad range of chemical hazards encountered in the workplace. All garments are type approved and CE marked to the relevant European standards.
Typical applications include: – Oil refineries, chemical manufacturing, transport and handling, hazardous materials / waste management.
Respirex chemical protective clothing is available in a wide range of materials to suit your particular application and chemical risk.
Respirex only recommend limited life suits for applications where garments are used rarely and decontamination of a suit after use may not always be practicable. Where the chemical hazard is known and suits are used frequently, we recommend the use of reusable workwear for its greater mechanical protection, lower life-time cost and environmental benefits. Our reusable chemical workwear is designed to be laundered and re-used, providing a lower lifetime cost of ownership than the equivalent number of disposable garments.
Jackets and trousers
Chemically protective, reusable jackets and trousers are available in a wide range of fabrics to provide the best possible protection in numerous industries.
Jackets feature nylon coarse tooth zips and a choice of hook and loop fastener or press stud zip flaps. Trousers include adjustable webbing shoulder braces with quick release buckles.
Jacket Options
Hood Variations
Collar Variations
Cuff Variations
Note: Gloves are available as an option and will be supplied in a material compatible with the Jacket
Trouser Options
Leg Variations
One piece suits
Reusable one-piece chemical protective suits are available in a wide range of fabrics to provide the best possible protection in numerous industries. Suits feature nylon coarse tooth zips and a choice of hook and loop fastener or press stud zip flaps. Zip can be central or from thigh to collar.
Hood Variations (Cowl Suits)
Collar Variations (Siren Suits)
Cuff Variations
Note: Gloves are available as an option and will be supplied in a material compatible with the Jacket
Leg Variations
Neck cloths and wraps
For attachment to a safety helmet to provide neck protection from chemical splashes.
Anti-splash hood
Reusable anti-splash hoods are available in a range of materials to provide the best possible protection against numerous potentially hazardous situations.
Important Notes
Chemprotex™ 300 combi suit
Lightweight, Type 3 liquid-tight, limited-life cowl suit, designed for use with a with a face mask and filter or appropriate face and head protection.
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