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Fire-Dex Gloves- Some of the best fire gloves are made by Fire-Dex. In this Fire-Dex fire gloves review, Best Fire Gear will take a look at some of the most popular Fire-Dex fire gloves, both NFPA complaint and non complaint. Fire-Dex gloves!

The Fire-Dex company has been manufacturing quality fire fighter gloves since 1984. They produce a line of fire gloves that are compliant with the current edition of NFPA 1971, as well as some non-NFPA protective gloves for proximity fire fighting and tasks that do not require being on the front line.

NFPA 1971 Compliant Gloves

Fire-Dex Honor Glove

The Fire-Dex Honor Glove defends against heat and moisture, while providing comfort and functionality. The outer shell is constructed with elk hide on the back side for flexibility, and cow hide on the palm side for high durability. There are three patented choices of liners for this glove that include the bulk free CrossTech Direct Grip Glove Inserts, the CrossTech moisture barrier with a modacrylic full sack lining and W.L. Gore protection, and the Defendex moisture barrier that is economic, while meeting NFPA standards.

Fire-Dex Courage Glove

The Fire-Dex Courage Glove is durable and flexible, while providing a superior grip to fire fighters in action. The outer shell features an elk hide back side, and a unique goat hide for the palm area. In addition, a black cow palm strap reinforced the glove for long term use. The 50/50 Kevlar/Nomex full sack liner protects against heat and moisture.

Fire-Dex Fire Glove-in ELK Hide

The Fire-Dex Fire Glove-in ELK Hide allows for maximum mobility. It is constructed with a gold elk hide outer shell that is soft and extremely flexible, providing dexterity and comfort to the firefighters who will greatly benefit from this feature. Liner options include the flexible CrossTech Direct Grip Glove Insert, the CrossTech moisture barrier with W.L. Gore protection, and the economical Defendex moisture barrier.

Fire-Dex Fire Glove-in Cow Hide

The Fire-Dex Fire Glove-in Cow Hide offers a long term solution for protection. The cow hide outer shell comes in blue or gray cow hide that allows for longevity and high durability. This glove is offered in 3 types of liners to meet individual needs- The CrossTech Direct Grip Insert for a non-bulky flexible style, The CrossTech moisture barrier for maximum heat and moisture protection, and the Defendex moisture barrier for an economical choice that till meets NFPA standards.

Non-NFPA Compliant

Non-NFPA Protective Gloves

The Non-NFPA Compliant Protective Gloves by Fire-Dex are designed for those who are not on the front fire lines. Outer shells are available in non-liquid barrier models with options for blue cow or black goat leather. The three choices for liners include Modacrylic, Kevlar, and Modacrylic full sack.

Aluminized Proximity Gear Gloves

The Aluminized Proximity Gear Gloves are a non-NFPA compliant product that offer protection for proximity tasks sure as airport rescue. They are designed with an aluminized PBI /Kevlar back, a leather palm, have a modacrylic liner, and are available with or without a moisture barrier. The aluminized gloves are designed to coordinate with the rest of Fire-Dex's proximity gear line.