Fire-resistant hoodie by Redwood Empire Glassworks

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Hello Melting Pot!

I am pleased to offer to you the FIRST FIRE-RESISTANT HOODED SWEATSHIRT specifically designed for glassworking by Redwood Empire Glassworks.

While working on a large scale installation, I had 4-5 very dangerous and scary situations where the radiant heat from a large gather from the crucible was able to spontaneously combust the hooded sweatshirt I was wearing.

After realizing how much money I had wasted and how close I had come to needing a stay in the burn unit, I decided it was time to develop heat gear that is more comfortable than the aluminized Nomex “space man” suits currently available. I have a suit but never wear it because it is so restricting/hard/crunchy.

Anyways, after searching for the best manufacturer and material I have developed the perfect fire-resistant hoodie for blowing glass. It utilizes a blend of Nomex and C6 carbon that is extremely soft, much like a normal hoodie, yet fire-resistant up to 880F. The manufacturer that I am working with is a leader in the industrial and fire-fighter safety market and holds a patent on the C6 carbon material. Everything is Made in America with an industrial sewing machine and even the thread and zipper tape is made from Nomex.

Although it will not protect you passing your arm through the flame of your mirage, it will protect its wearer from the radiant heat of a large 3 stage torch or a large crucible gather. It will also stand up to reaching inside an annealer to put a large piece away or brush something off coming out of the kiln. I have also been hit (by Dellene) with a Smith Little Torch for a few seconds and it didn’t even leave a mark.

The hoodie has thumb holes in the cuffs for increased coverage and is available in 2-ply ($300) and 3-ply ($350). Embroidered on the left shoulder is a pair of redwood trees with the sun setting behind them. We also offer a balaclava (face mask) for $50. Combine for the ultimate full coverage to achieve boro ninja status.

E-mail me at RedwoodEmpireGlass@gmail.com or PM me for sizes/availability or if you have any questions.