Westex® DH Air™, made with Lenzing™ Lyocell, Modacrylic and Aramid fibers, brings all of the great characteristics you’ve come to love from Westex® DH, to a lightweight, Cat 2 fabric. Westex® DH Air™ is an excellent choice for arc flash and flash fire protection, providing superior breathability and moisture management, while maintaining color consistency for the wearer.
The results are clear. In a head-to-head comparison against three competitive aramid blends, Westex® DH Air™ offers superior comfort and resistance to shrinkage. It also excels in tear strength and lightfastness.
| Test | Westex® DH Air™ | Competitor A | Competitor B | Competitor C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort | ||||
| Blend | 47% Lyocell 38% Modacrylic 15% Aramid |
51% Lyocell 39% Modacrylic 10% Aramid |
74% Aramid 20% Modacrylic 5% Aramid 1% Anti-Stat |
50% Lenzing 38% Aramid 10% Polyamide 2% Antistat |
| Weight (Oz/yd2) | 5.5 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 4.9 |
| Vertical Wicking (W/F) | 6.0" / 6.0" | 4.7" / 4.7" | 3.0" / 4.0" | 4" / 4" |
| Vertical Wicking 5 HL (W/F) | 7.0" / 6.0" | 3.3" / 3.7" | 3.0" / 3.0" | 3.0" / 2.5" |
| Absorbency (Water Drop) | 1.1 seconds | 2.7 seconds | 2.0 seconds | 1.5 seconds |
| Dimensional Stability (Shrinkage after 5HL W/F) |
1.6% / 1.7% | 5.4% / 4.3% | 0.8% / 3.1% | 3.1% / 1.1% |
| Durability | ||||
| Pilling | 4 | 4.3 | 4 | 3.25 |
| Breaking Strength | 114 lbf / 78 lbf | 108 lbf / 78 lbf | 139 lbf / 163 lbf | 101 lbf / 81 lbf |
| Tear Strength | 8.9 lbf / 8.6 lbf | 7.0 lbf / 7.5 lbf | 10.4 lbf / 12.5 lbf | 9.8 lbf / 9.3 lbf |
| Color | ||||
| Crocking (Dry/Wet) | 4.8 / 4.3 | 4.8 / 4.3 | 4.5 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 4.8 |
| Lightfastness | 4.4 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
Specify Westex DH Air in your next wear trial and see why more users prefer it over competitive fabrics.