Fabric Description

Responder® - A patented, fabric consisting of multiple barrier films laminated to both sides of a tough substrate material. Responder® is economical, lightweight, and offers a broad range of chemical resistance with more than 235 chemicals and gases tested to date.

Color: Dark Blue

Seam Type

Taped -  A very strong seam produced when a sewn seam is covered with a strip of compatible material. The strip is attached by heat-sealing as with film laminated materials

When you need chemical protection, consider DuPont™ Tychem® garments.  Tychem® Responder® combines multiple film barriers laminated to both sides of a three–ounce polypropylene, for high level protection against toxic and corrosive gases, liquids and solid chemicals.

This patented fabric survives eight full hours of the ASTM F1001 test battery with no permeation breakthrough.

With more than 230 chemicals tested, you know what you’re getting into with Tychem® Responder.®

Uses include chemical handling, petrochemical manufacturing, emergency response, military and weapons of mass destruction handling and response.

Tychem® Responder® is especially suited for HazMat and domestic preparedness situations.

Tychem® Responder® is available in totally encapsulated vapor protective Level A suits and liquid-splash protective Level B suits. It is also available in ensembles certified to the NFPA 1991chemical/biological option and to NFPA 1994 Class 1. The dark blue color makes Tychem® Responder® an excellent choice when there is a need for discretionary protection.