WHY CHOOSE US
Quaker Safety’s prompt delivery of custom made garments remains unsurpassed in the fire service industry. An express delivery option is available for those time-critical situations.
Quaker Safety achieves its industry leading quality by using the finest raw materials available from the most recognized suppliers in the fire service industry and carefully controlling the garment manufacturing process with our ISO 9001 certified procedures. Quaker Safety stands behind its products by warranting for a maximum of five years from the date of manufacture that the garment will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
Quaker Safety’s qualified staff, distributors and material suppliers are eager to assist you in every facet of the selection, lifetime care, and maintenance of your turnout gear.
Quaker Safety offers its customers a broad selection of garment styles, materials and options from which to choose, and to ensure a proper fit which enhances the comfort, mobility and safety of the fire fighter, custom sized garments. Coats are available in a variety of lengths and a range of even chest sizes from 30” to 68”, with sleeves available in one inch increments. Pants are available in a variety of styles and a range of even waist sizes from 26” to 64”, with inseams available in one inch increments.
The majority of Quaker Safety’s structural outer shells are treated with an enhanced water repellent finish, for superior abrasion and water absorption resistance as compared to standard water repellent finishes.
All moisture barriers are manufactured by W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. and offer the best combination of breathability, thermal stability, and durability available.
All thermal liners manufactured by Southern Mills, Inc. are treated with a wicking finish which enhances comfort by moving perspiration away from the body and spreading moisture for improved dissipation.
All major seams are quadruple stitched with NOMEX® thread for unsurpassed strength. Lock stitching is used on all minor seams.
All major seams are double stitched with NOMEX® thread for extra strength. Lockstitching is used on all minor seams. Moisture barrier seams are also tape sealed to comply with NFPA 1971 requirements.
All hook and loop tape is treated with a fire retardant finish to provide a service life far exceeding that of conventional hook and loop tape.
External pockets include flaps secured with FR hook and loop tape and brass drainage eyelets.
Secured through at least two layers of material or backed by suede leather to prevent the hardware from “pulling through” the garment.
All outer shells and liners include bar code labels to facilitate tracking.
All stress points are bartacked for extra strength.