KEVLAR® KNIT SLEEVES
This standard, two-ply knit sleeve with or without a thumbhole pulls on easily, stays in place and stretches for a comfortable fit. Usually worn to the elbow or the middle of the upper arm, this item is available in four standard lengths - 10, 12, 14 and 18 inches.
Options include:

• Velcro closure at top of sleeve for longer (14- and 18-inch) versions
• Bartacked fingers to secure bottom of sleeve

(Other lengths and options available upon request.)

STEP 1: SELECT A MATERIAL

GR

FR 7 A Green Sateen (9 oz.) is the most common material used in the welding industry.

GW

FR 7 A Ranger Twill (12.5 oz.) provides more protection than cotton sateen.

KV

100 percent 8 oz. Kevlar® twill for superior cut and abrasion resistance.

STEP 2: SELECT A SIZE

RG

18 inches in length with blue elastic on both ends (00); 20 inches with blue elastic and Kevlar® knit wrist (01); and 16 inches with sewn-in elastic (02)

LG

21 inches in length with blue elastic on both ends (00); 23 inches with blue elastic and Kevlar® knit wrist (01); and 19 inches with sewn-in elastic (02)

STEP 3: OPTIONS

00

Blue elastic on both ends

01

Blue elastic and Kevlar® knit wrist

02

Sewn-in elastic

Other sizes and options available upon request.

NSA offers a variety of fabrics to meet your safety requirements. Listed below are our most popular aluminized and non-aluminized fabrics. Do not hesitate to contact NSA for assistance. Swatches are available upon request.

ALUMINIZED MATERIALS FOR RADIANT HEAT PROTECTION

(Radiant heat comes from a flame or heat source, whereas ambient heat represents room temperature.)

LA

Aluminized Leather

RA

Aluminized Rayon (16 oz.)

RB

Aluminized Rayon (19 oz.)

FF

Aluminized Fiberglass (11 oz.)

FA

Aluminized Fiberglass (16 oz.)

TA

Aluminized Thermobest (19 oz.)

TB

Aluminized Thermobest (24 oz.)

AM

Aluminized Carbon Kevlar® (7 oz.)

NB

Aluminized Carbon Kevlar® (9 oz.)

NJ

Aluminized Carbon Kevlar® (13 oz.)

NL

Aluminized Carbon Kevlar® (19 oz.)

PF

Aluminized PBI®/Kevlar® (7 oz.)

KA

Aluminized Kevbest (10 oz.)

NON-ALUMINIZED MATERIALS*

EXTREMELY HIGH HEAT - UP TO 3000°F

SL

Silica (18 oz.)

SQ

Silica (36 oz.)

HIGH HEAT - FOR A VARIETY OF CLOTHING AND CURTAIN REQUIREMENTS - RANGE FROM 1000°F TO 1800°F

VH

Blue High Temp Fyberbest (36 oz.)

VP

Blue High Temp Fyberbest (26 oz.)

WH White High Temp Fyberbest (40 oz.)

PC

Norbest 845 (45 oz.)

PD

Norbest 830 (30 oz.)

PB

Norbest 822 (22 oz.)

RU

Silva fiberglass (26 oz.)

GL

Fiberglass (35 oz.)

FH

Fiberglass (26 oz.)

WG Weldguard (32 oz.)

MODERATE HEAT - RANGE FROM 650°F TO 900°F

NF

Carbon Kevlar® (16 oz.)

TC

Thermobest (22 oz.)

KT

Kevlar® Terrybest (22 oz.)

KN

Knitted Kevlar® (3-inch-wide tubing)

KV

Kevlar® Twill (8 oz.)

LOW HEAT - USED IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 500°F

FN

Neoprene®-Coated Fiberglass

DB

Brown FR Duck (15 oz.)

GW FR 7 A Ranger Twill (12.5 oz.)

GR

FR 7 A Green Sateen (9 oz.)

* Material choice should not be based solely on temperature range. When selecting a material, the application, as well as the duration of use - and many other factors, must also be considered. please contact your sales professional to discuss your specific material requirements.

CURTAINS AND BLANKETS
NSA curtains and blankets are made to meet your specifications. Available in a variety of heat- and abrasion-resistant materials, these items are highly effective in protecting nearby equipment and shielding workers from flying sparks and slag. When ordering, specify size and material - and for curtains, indicate spacing of grommets and hooks. Our sales professionals are available to help you select the appropriate sizes and materials for your application.

TAPE, TUBING AND ROPE
Tape, tubing and rope are used in a variety of applications, providing thermal protection and added wear resistance for metal tubing, pipes, hose lines and cables. Popular materials include Thermobest, fiberglass, Kevlar® and silica. Coated, woven, braided and adhesive-backed products are available. Contact your NSA sales professional for assistance in meeting your tape, tubing and rope needs.

Our standard wristlet provides superior cut protection from wrist to elbow.

WRISTLETS

STEP 1: SELECT A STYLE

Standard Wristlet

Standard Wristlet with Thumb-hole (shown with optional Thermobest patch)

STEP 2: SELECT A MATERIAL

KX

Kevlar® Armor (8 oz.) offers superior cut protection and durability.

KV

Kevbest (8 oz.) offers good cut protection and superior durability.

KY

Kevlar® Mesh (9 oz.) provides good cut protection and added comfort.

MZ

Standard White Nylon Mesh offers good cut protection at a great value.

MC

Standard Black Nylon Mesh also is a great value.

HM

Leather is ideal when abrasion protection is needed. This is a moderately heavy-weight, pearl-colored split leather.

STEP 3: SELECT A WRISTLET LENGTH

7I

7 inches

8I

8 inches

9I

9 inches

STEP 4: SELECT A CIRCUMFERENCE

Measure circumference at wrist and top of forearm.

Forearm measurements for wristlet lengths

7I

8I

9I

SM

8-1/2-inch Wrist

13-1/2

14

14-1/2

LG

10-1/2-inch Wrist

14-1/2

15

15-1/2

XL

11-inch Wrist

15-1/2

16

16-1/2

OPTIONS
Upon ordering, you may request one or more of the following options:

• Reinforced webbing for added strength is available with our nylon mesh wristlets.
• A ThermobesfM patch for added strength and cut protection is available with our Kevlar® wristlets.
• Staple reinforcements for added strength and cut protection are available with our leather wristlets.

Other lengths, circumferences and options available upon request.

Kevlar Armor Technology provides superior cut protection without compromising comfort in critical environments where the potential for cuts and slashes are high.
Protective apparel made with Kevlar Armor Technology offers significantly more cut protection than many of the leading industry cut protection fabrics.

STEP 1: SELECT A MATERIAL

KN

Two-Ply Kevlar Knit provides excellent cut protection.

CK

One-Ply Kevlar Knit/One-Ply Cotton Knit provides excellent cut protection and added comfort.

STEP 2: SELECT A SLEEVE LENGTH

10I

10 inches

12I

12 inches

14I

14 inches

18I

18 inches

STEP 3: SELECT A THUMBHOLE OPTION

03

Thumbhole

OPTIONS

Upon ordering, you may request one or more of the following
options:

• Velcro closure at top of sleeve for 14- and 18-inch versions (VC)
• Bartacked fingers to secure bottom of sleeve (BF)

Twill Sleeves

S02
NSA's standard twill sleeve pulls on easily and stays in place with blue elastic bands on both ends. (Usually worn to top of arm, as shown.)

STEP 1: SELECT A MATERIAL

KX

Kevlar Armor (8 oz.) provides superior cut protection and durability.

KS

Kevlar/Cotton provides good cut protection with added comfort.

KV

Kevbest (8 oz.) provides good cut protection and durability.

KY

Kevlar Mesh (9 oz.) provides good cut protection and added comfort.

GR

FR 7 A Green Sateen (9 oz.) provides base cut protection.

STEP 2: SELECT A SIZE

RG

18 inches in length with blue elastic on both ends (00); 20 inches with blue elastic and Kevlar knit wrist (01); and 16 inches with sewn-in elastic (02)

LG

21 inches in length with blue elastic on both ends (00); 23 inches with blue elastic and Kevlar knit wrist (01); and 19 inches with sewn-in elastic (02)

STEP 3: OPTIONS

00

Blue elastic on both ends

01

Blue elastic and Kevlar knit wrist

02

Sewn-in elastic

S30
This sleeve is eyeleted for additional cut and abrasion resistance. In addition, the eyelets provide comfort, due to increased airflow. This item features a snap wrist closure and two 9-inch alligator clips to hold the sleeves together.

S31
Our sleeve without eyelets also features a snap wrist closure and two 9-inch alligator clips.

STEP 2: SELECT A MATERIAL

KX

Kevlar® Armor (8 oz.) (compatible only with the S31 I as it cannot be eyeleted)

KV

Kevbest (8 oz.)

KY

Kevlar® Mesh (9 oz.) (compatible only with the S31 I as it cannot be eyeleted)

CT

White Denim Cotton

GR

FR 7 A Green Sateen (9 oz.)

MZ

Standard White Nylon Mesh (compatible only with the S31 )

STEP 3: SELECT A SLEEVE lENGTH (Measure to shoulder)

21I

21 inches

23I

23 inches

25I

25 inches

27I

27 inches

29I

29 inches

31I

31 inches

OPTIONS

Upon ordering, you may request one or more of the following
options:

• Omit alligator clips
• 14-inch alligator clips
• Reinforced webbing on nylon sleeves

Nine and fourteen-inch alligator clips to hold sleeves together also are sold separately as X0609I and X06014I, respectively.

NSA offers a variety of products that provide full- or partial-body protection for those in the glass industry. Upon ordering, you may request one or more of the following options: Items include jackets, chaps, leggings and aprons. Most of these body protective garments can be eyeleted to provide extra cut and abrasion resistance. The eyelets allow for an increase in air circulation, and they also increase the comfort of the garment.

STEP 1: SELECT A STYLE

C32KV __ 001
Our 8 oz. Kevlar® eyeleted half jacket with snap closures is often paired with an optional snap-on bib. (A06KV18I)

C35KV__001
This 8 oz. Kevlar® eyeleted Eisenhower-style jacket features a front zipper closure.

STEP 2: SELECT A SIZE

SIZE

C32KV 001

C3SKV 001

SM Small

(38/40 chest; 27 sleeve)

(48 chest 29 sleeve)

MD Medium

(42/44 chest; 31 sleeve)

(50 chest; 31 sleeve)

LG Large

(44/46 chest; 35 sleeve)

(52 chest; 33 sleeve)

XL Extra Large

(48/50 chest; 39 sleeve)

(54 chest; 35 sleeve)

2X Two-Extra Large

(52/54 chest; 39 sleeve)

(56 chest; 37 sleeve)

3X Three-Extra Large

(56/58 chest; 39 sleeve)

(58 chest; 39 sleeve)

A popular cut protection uniform choice among NSA customers is our open­ backed, surgeon-style jacket, the C28KV (pictured below). This 8 oz. Kevbest coat is eyeleted and features a wide Velcro closure at the back of the neck. A series of snaps allows for fitting adjustments. This jacket is most often paired with our 22 oz. Thermobest A03TC24126I0I split-leg apron and A06TC16I18I apron patch, (both pictured here). For the C28KV surgeon-style jacket, choose from the following sizes:

SM

Small

(38 chest; 31 sleeve)

MD

Medium

(42 chest; 33 sleeve)

LG

Large

(46 chest; 33 sleeve)

XL

Extra Large

(50 chest; 36 sleeve)

2X

Two-Extra Large

(56 chest; 36 sleeve) 

3X

Three-Extra Large

(62 chest; 39 sleeve)

Custom sleeve lengths are available for all jacket sizes.

L63TCVT02
Our standard eyeleted legging is made of 22 oz. Thermobest Providing added protection from the knee down, this legging comes with a veg tan foot flare for added foot protection (19.5 inches wide).

L49TC3401
This popular chap features a 22 oz. Thermobest waist and 8 oz. Kevbest legs for added protection in the thigh area, and Velcro closure in back of leg. This item also comes with a 24- by 16-inch snap-on apron patch. Replacement patches are sold separately as A06TC161241. Pictured here is a 34-inch chap, as indicated in the product code. Other commonly ordered lengths include 32, 36, 38 and 40 inches. Tailor your product code to include the proper outseam length when ordering.

STEP 1: SELECT A STYLE

STEP 2: SELECT A MATERIAL

KX

Kevlar® Armor provides superior cut protection

KV

Kevbest twill provides excellent cut protection.

TC

Thermobest provides good cut protection.

HM

Leather is ideal when abrasion protection is needed. This is a moderately heavy-weight, pearl-colored split leather.

STEP 3: SELECT A WIDTH

201

20 inches

241

24 inches

STEP 4: SELECT A LENGTH

18I

18 inches (for waist style)

24I

24 inches (for waist style)

30I

30 inches (for waist and bib style)

36I

36 inches (for bib style)

42I

42 inches (for bib style)

OPTIONS
Upon ordering, you may request one or more of the following options:

• Velcro strips for the optional apron patch (A06TC161181), which is sold separately
• Quick disconnect waist closure
• Quick disconnect leg closures for A03 and A04 split-leg aprons
• Velcro leg closures for A03 and A04 split-leg aprons

H30GV001
This shoulder-length green PVC and clear vinyl hood fits over any standard hard hat. It features adjustable arm straps that hold the garment in place.

H57GV001
This deluxe PVC hood features a fiberglass shell and fitted shoulder. Ratchet headgear ensures a good fit, and the adjustable arm straps hold the garment in place.

In addition to providing safety apparel for high-heat environments and glass-cutting applications, NSA is an industry leader in manufacturing machine covers and bellows that protect against chemicals, oil and dirt.
Our custom covers

• extend machine life,
• minimize repairs on equipment, therefore reducing production downtime and maintenance costs, and
• maximize the effectiveness of the machine.

The NSA protective cover product line includes cylinder rod boots, screw jack covers, square and rectangular covers and protective covers for robotic and automated components. Available in a wide variety of materials and a full range of custom shapes and sizes, NSA covers are carefully manufactured to meet each customer's specific needs.