Aluminised Asbestos Fire Suit

PART OF:: Aluminised asbestos fire suit with helmet, boots and gloves

Made:: 1981 in Bristol

maker:: Bristol Uniforms Limited

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Fire suit comprising aluminised asbestos suit, (suit type Bristol AS1) manufactured by Bristol Uniforms Limited, England, 1981. Type of suit worn to protect against high temperatures, to rescue from burning aircraft or at petro-chemical works.

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Category:: Protective Clothing

Object Number:: 1981-396/1

type:: protective asbestos fire suit, heat protection, fire protection and chemical protection

credit:: Bristol Uniforms Limited

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Aluminised Asbestos Fire Suit

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