Wristlet and Neck Protector Integration
topic
Knit wristlets sewn at turnout coat sleeve terminations provide a conforming seal between sleeve and glove that maintains thermal protection at the wrist interface zone during arm movements that would create gaps between a non-conforming rigid sleeve cuff and glove gauntlet, while neck protectors attached to helmet or coat collar provide additional protection for the neck skin that hood coverage may not completely protect during certain movement positions.
Role
Fills the coverage gaps at wrist and neck interface zones that body movement creates between primary garment components, with wristlet and neck protector integration being important design refinements that address the specific geometric coverage challenges at flexible body regions where rigid garment components cannot maintain continuous contact with the body surface across the full range of firefighting movement positions.