Moisture Barrier | Milliken

Assure™

Milliken Assure™ is a lightweight, non-PFAS, non-halogenated flame-resistant moisture barrier engineered for structural firefighting turnout gear. Its three-layer construction is designed to provide liquid and pathogen protection while supporting breathability, durability, and reliable performance within the complete protective composite.

Manufactured by Milliken

Performance Highlights

Assure™ is engineered to provide the barrier protection required within structural turnout gear while balancing durability, breathability, and lightweight construction.

Liquid & Pathogen Protection

Engineered to resist penetration from hazardous liquids encountered on the fireground, including blood-borne pathogens, hydraulic fluids, battery acids, and firefighting foam.

Three-Layer Construction

Assure™ uses a three-layer flame-resistant construction designed to provide barrier performance, thermal protection, and durability without excessive weight.

Durability

Milliken reports strength performance approximately three times the applicable requirement and abrasion resistance exceeding 10,000 cycles.

Non-PFAS Technology

Assure™ is a non-PFAS, non-halogenated flame-resistant moisture barrier certified to NFPA 1970-2025.

Material Specifications

Material Type Structural firefighting moisture barrier
Configuration Assure™
Weight 5.7 oz/yd²
Construction Three-layer flame-resistant moisture barrier
Chemistry Non-PFAS / non-halogenated FR technology
Strength 16W × 23F
Abrasion Resistance Greater than 10,000 cycles
Warranty Five-year limited Milliken warranty, subject to warranty terms and conditions

Material Reference

Milliken Assure moisture barrier fabric
Moisture Barrier

Assure™

Manufacturer: Milliken

Weight: 5.7 oz/yd²

Construction: Three-layer flame-resistant moisture barrier

Technology: Non-PFAS, non-halogenated FR

Key Performance: Liquid protection, breathability, durability, and abrasion resistance

Available in Ricochet Structural Gear

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