Aluminised asbestos gauntlet gloves for aluminised asbestos fire suit

Aluminised asbestos gauntlet gloves for fire suit, manufactured by Bristol Uniforms Limited, Bristol, England, 1981. Type of gloves worn with fire suit, to protect against high temperatures, to rescue from burning aircraft or at petro-chemical works.

Details

Category:
Protective Clothing
Object Number:
1981-396/4
Materials:
asbestos and aluminium
type:
gauntlet gloves, heat protection, fire protection and chemical protection
credit:
Bristol Uniforms Limited