EXOSKIN-S1

Low-Burden, High Performance CBRN Suit

Avon Protection's EXOSKIN‑S1 is a lightweight CBRN protective suit built for sustained performance in high‑temperature and high‑intensity environments. Drawing on Avon Protection’s expertise in integrated protective systems, EXOSKIN‑S1 is engineered to work seamlessly with respirators, gloves and boots, ensuring complete protection with reduced wearer burden. The suit’s breathable, permeable construction supports demanding operational activity while helping to manage thermal stress in hot climates. Designed for durability, comfort and mobility, EXOSKIN‑S1 enables operators to work harder for longer without compromising safety in the most challenging conditions.

EXOSKIN-S1 CBRN suit is a low-burden, high performance suit that seamlessly integrates with our respiratory and head protection portfolio. EXOSKIN Suits are part of the EXOSKIN Ensemble, including the EXOSKIN-B1 Boots and EXOSKIN-G1 Gloves, which seamlessly integrate to create a full protective system.

EXOSKIN-S1 provides improved protection against chemical warfare agents enabling users to operate in a CBRN environment for up to 24 hours.

Made from a cotton poly-outer and an activated carbon inner, EXOSKIN-S1 is designed to act like second skin, enhancing user mobility and comfort. 

Suitable for:

  • Military
  • First Responders
  • Special Forces

EXOSKIN-S1 CBRN suit is a low-burden, high performance suit that seamlessly integrates with our respiratory and head protection portfolio. EXOSKIN Suits are part of the EXOSKIN Ensemble, including the EXOSKIN-B1 Boots and EXOSKIN-G1 Gloves, which seamlessly integrate to create a full protective system.

EXOSKIN-S1 provides improved protection against chemical warfare agents enabling users to operate in a CBRN environment for up to 24 hours.

Made from a cotton poly-outer and an activated carbon inner, EXOSKIN-S1 is designed to act like second skin, enhancing user mobility and comfort. 

Features and Benefits

Customizable

  • Multiple variants available: Full and quarter zip jacket with trousers to ensure suitability for all mission types
  • Multiple pattern and color design formulations.

Low Burden

  • 30% lighter than conventional CBRN suits
  • Integrated hood offers unrestricted movements when respirator is worn

Designed for Missions

  • Reinforced elbow and knee pads to reduce abrasion
  • Waist and hem adjusters for conformed fit
  • Roll down hood with hook & loop tab to improve comfort and minimize risk of snag hazards at reduced MOPP levels

Improved Protection Factor

  • Provides protection against CWAs and tested to protect for a continuous period of up to 24 hrs.
  • Integrated hood with double elasticated aperture ensures a protective seal around the respirator, maximizing the protection factor of the suit without restricting movement.
  • MIST Tested
  • Seamless integration with wider CBRN portfolio, including respirators, boots and gloves

Intelligent Materials

  • Multi-threat protection against vapor, liquid and particulate CWAs
  • Designed to act like second skin, EXOSKIN-S1 is made from a cottonpoly outer and an activated carbon inner for enhanced mobility.
  • Flame Retardant – Flame Retardancy Index 3 – Standard (BS EN 533 :1997)

Technical Specifications

 

TECHNICAL DATA

Outer Fabric
Flame retardancy Index 3 - Standard (BS EN 533:1997)
Tensile strength 750 N Warp, 360 N Weft - Standard (BS EN ISO 13934-1:1999)
Tear strength 45 N Warp, 45 N Weft - Standard (BS EN ISO 13937-3:2000)
Abrasion resistance 16,000 revs at (9kPa) - Standard (BS EN ISO 12947-2:2016)

Carbon Liner
Tensile strength 100 N Warp, 120 N Weft - Standard (BS EN ISO 13934-2:2014)
Tear strength 97 N Warp, 38 N Weft - Standard (BS EN ISO 13937-3:2000)
Abrasion resistance 16,000 revs at (9kPa) - Standard (BS EN ISO 12947-2:2016)

Permeation Resistance Swatch Testing
Laid droplet, diffusive flow GD and HD 10g/m² (5% RH, 30°C, 24 hours, 1-ìl drops) Penetrated Quantity after 24 hours =
GD <0.12 μg/cm², HD <0.15 μg/cm²

Breathability

Water vapor resistance (Ret) 2.44 m²Pa/W - Standard (ISO 11092:2014)
Thermal resistance (Rct) 0.007 m²K/W - Standard (ISO 11092:2014)
Air permeability 34.3mm/sec at 100Pa – Standard (ISO 9237:1995)
MIST test Passed in accordance with AEP-38 with Avon Protection respirators and EXOSKIN boots and gloves

 

SIZE GUIDE
Size Height (cm) Height (In) Chest (cm) Chest (In) Waist (cm) Waist (In) Inside Leg (cm) Inside Leg (In)
Small/Short 165-173 65-68 84-92 33-36 80-88 31-34 74 29
Medium/Short 92-100 36-39 88-96 34-37
Large/Short 100-108 39-42 96-104 37-41
X-Large/Short 108-116 42-46 104-112 41-44
2XL/Short 116-124 46-49 112-120 44-47
3XL/Short 124-132 49-52 120-128 47-50
Small/Regular 173-180 68-71 84-92 33-36 80-88 31-34 79 31
Medium/Regular  92-100 36-39 88-96 34-37
Large/Regular  100-108 39-42 96-104 37-41
X-Large/Regular 108-116 42-46 104-112 41-44
2XL/Regular  116-124 46-49 112-120 44-47
3XL/Regular  124-132 49-52 120-128 47-50
Small/Long 180-188 71-74 84-92 33-36 80-88 31-34 84 33
Medium/Long 92-100 36-39 88-96 34-37
Large/Long 100-108 39-42 96-104 37-41
X-Large/Long 108-116 42-46 104-112 41-44
2XL/Long 116-124 46-49 112-120 44-47
3XL/Long 124-132 49-52 120-128 47-50

 

 

 

 

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