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Pioneer

Pioneer™

Time-tested, Tri-certified

Time tested

A Kevlar® / Nomex® blend offers lightweight thermal protection throughout a wide range of environments.

Durability in the field

Pioneer™ boasts exceptional abrasion-resistance thanks to the integrated, patent-pending ENFORCE™ Technology.

Tri-certified

Tri-certified for wildlands, structural, and technical rescue, Pioneer™ delivers protection across a range of end-uses.

Technical specifications

  • Weight
    6.6 osy (225 gsm)
  • Construction
    Twill
  • Composition
    Nomex®/Para-Aramid
  • Level of comfort

    5/5

  • Level of durability

    4/5

Available colors
  • Pioneer-Light Gold Light Gold
  • Pioneer-Gold Gold
  • Pioneer-Khaki Khaki
  • Pioneer-Black Black
  • Pioneer-Yellow Yellow
Certification
  • Textiles tested for harmful substances
    OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
  • Protective clothing for firefighters
    EN 469: 2020
  • Protective clothing for firefighters
    NFPA 1971: 2018
  • Protective clothing for wildland fire fighting
    NFPA 1977: 2016
  • Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents
    NFPA 1951
  • Protective clothing for firefighters
    AS/NZ 4967

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Time-tested, Tri-certified

Pioneer™ was the first outer shell from TenCate Protective Fabrics that featured ENFORCE™ Technology. A more economical option, Pioneer™ is an outer shell that delivers enhanced strength in a lightweight outer shell. A highly engineered, innovative twill weave ensures a good range and ease of motion that firefighters need on the job. Pioneer™ is designed to be 10% lighter than comparable outer shells while still delivering the strength and durability that firefighters have come to expect from TenCate Protective Fabrics.

Pioneer weighs in at 6.6 osy. Pioneer™ with ENFORCE™ Technology has a distinctive appearance unlike any other outer shell fabric available on the market and is offered in a wide variety of colors.

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