Amazon Verified Purchase & Reviews- Buckeye Rich★★★★★Spray hoods, September 3, 2011

Nice little units for the work I do.  Will keep the insulation out of my hair and from going down my back. They don't interfere with eye protection or use of a respirator and is disposable. Can get a little warm on sunny days in the attic space but does the job. Boss says I look like a thug when I have this on, but for the money I will invest in this product in the future.

Amazon Verified Purchase & Reviews-  Coconut  ★★★★★Protects Well, May 31, 2011  

I am using this head cover along with eye goggles for protection from blowing debris, dust, and sun, while mowing. It works great!!!! There is room to breathe, and the fit works very well to tuck beneath eye goggles for a complete barrier. I am a female, but there is plenty of room, so it would work great for males too. I am sooo glad to have these hoods, I have machine washed them, and they held up just fine. These have completely changed my outlook about having to mow!!!

Amazon Verified Purchase & Reviews-  Jdam ★★★★★Amazing product, May 20, 2011

 Bought this on a whim as a replacement for a traditional balaclava. So far I couldn't be happier with the results. They're very lightweight and breathable... surprisingly durable as well. Whether spraying poison in 90 degree heat or bulling through brush and briars during an airsoft game, these things have not disappointed.

The Vitaflex Soft-Stretch Hood is the only product that effectively covers the entire scalp, face and neck, and costs only $.58 each.  However, a standard dust mask costs at least $.50 each and only covers the worker’s nose and mouth.   

Our hood shields against airborne particles, dust, dirt, debris, powder, soot, grease, sparks, liquid splashes, and chemical or foam overspray.  It is the new and inexpensive option for primry head and facial protection when working in Painting, Media Blasting, Powder Coating, Foam Spraying, Pressure Washing, doing demolition and removing old structural components, all dusty areas, crawlspaces and attics, workplaces having cross-contamination concerns, or any “dirty job”. 

The drips of paint or foam, or fiberglass fibers falling on the worker’s head, face, or neck cause irritation and these distractions will slow down their work.    In any labor intensive project, EFFICIENCY is a major factor in making a profit.   Our soft-stretch hood greatly enhances the worker’s comfort and efficiency.    

• It does not hinder the worker’s head movement, his mobility, or his breathability. That is typically beneficial to the worker’s safety when working on a high structure. 
• It can be conveniently worn with goggles for “light jobs”.   A dust mask may be worn under or over the soft-stretch hood.

• Multiple soft-stretch hoods can be comfortably layered under the respirator to achieve the desired thickness or barrier effectiveness for extended exposure or during severe coating operations.

• It reduces the risk of skin cancers for those working outdoors on a daily basis by limiting sun overexposure .  It is also effective to reduce scratches and debris strikes during outdoor activities.
• It is used as a helmet hygenic liner by Sandblasters, ATV riders, and Paintball participants. 
• Water-repellent. Water runs off like a duck's back.

In comparison:

• The coverall hood hinders the mobility of the wearer’s head due to its stiffness. It doesn’t breathe and is very hot.
• The knitted cotton spray sock allows drips to easily penetrate through it.  When dry, the drips will pull out the wearer’s hair when removing the sock.  Even worse, it is expensive. The distributors are now raising prices by up to 50% due to increased cotton cost.  In some instances, foreigner manufacturers cut cost by making the sock thinner.  

The Vitaflex Soft-stretch Hoods are made from a recently patented “latex-free elastic nonwoven material” of which most people still have minimal knowledge.  The research and development invested in our Soft-stretch Hoods was initiated to create an effective, yet comfortable, protective head-cover to protect the wearer's head from exposure to harmful materials such as airborne volcanic ashes, sand storm dust, and/or bio-hazard materials during disaster relief of all types.  It has since been found to be very useful in many industries. 

Caution: The hood is not for replacing a mask if required by OSHA. It is not FDA or NIOSH rated. Not for blocking toxic or bio-hazard gases, fumes, and vapors.  Not for blocking pressurized particles or liquid.  Not to be used near flames or in an environment of above 200 ˚F. 

If used in an intensive spraying or wet environment, multiple hoods can be worn and the outer hood should be replaced if the moisture begins to seep through. 

VITAFLEX NON-LATEX SOFT-STRETCH HOODS

Outstanding Protection wiht Ultra-Fine Filtering Capability

The product design characteristics of our hoods include high filtration protection provided through a multi-layer structure having ultra fine porosity and filtering capability.  These head-covers provide superior protection from spray, dust, and other airborne particles as well as protection from bacteria.  They also block wind, sun, sand, or other demanding conditions in the elements.  

Soft-stretch Form-fitting

Soft-stretch hoods are soft and form fitting to the wearer without the irritating stress from overly restrictive elastic components. Different designs are possible which expose eyes only, eyes and nose, or eyes, nose and mouth, and all without restriction of peripheral vision.  The Vitaflex triple-layer structure has a ΔP of only 0.2.  In other words, the resistence to air flow is nearly nonexistent.

Rubber Free to be Environmental Friendly

Our associates are dedicated to being world-class manufacturers in the production of green innovative products.    We have a long history here.  We are located in the very first textile mill of Burlington Industries, which was built in 1923, and has been in continuous operation since then.  To learn more about our legacy, please go to www.burlingtontechnologies.com.