Thermal Liner | TenCate Protective Fabrics
DEFENDER® M NP combines a moisture-managing facecloth with a needle-punch thermal batting system to balance protection, comfort, and value. COOLDERM™ Technology helps move moisture through the facecloth, while the flexible thermal construction supports comfort and mobility inside the complete structural firefighting ensemble.

DEFENDER® M NP is designed to provide dependable thermal protection while supporting moisture management and comfort at the innermost layer of the protective ensemble.
Needle-punch thermal batting provides dependable insulation while maintaining a practical balance between protection and wearer comfort.
Integrated wicking technology helps move moisture through the facecloth to support evaporation, breathability, and wearer comfort.
The woven facecloth and flexible batting construction are designed to support smooth movement inside the complete turnout ensemble.
| Material Type | Structural firefighting thermal liner |
|---|---|
| Configuration | DEFENDER® M NP |
| Weight | 7.0 oz/yd² (237 gsm) |
| Composition | FR rayon / para-aramid / nylon facecloth quilted to meta-aramid / para-aramid batting |
| Construction | Woven facecloth quilted to non-woven needle-punch batting |
| Technology | COOLDERM™ moisture management |
| Colors | Camo/Yellow, Ranger Green/Yellow, Graphite/Yellow, Brass/Yellow, Foliage Gray/Yellow |


Manufacturer: TenCate Protective Fabrics
Weight: 7.0 oz/yd²
Batting: Needle-punch thermal batting
Technology: COOLDERM™ moisture management
Ricochet Listed Colors: Camo/Yellow, Ranger Green/Yellow, Graphite/Yellow, Brass/Yellow, Foliage Gray/Yellow
DEFENDER® M NP is available as a thermal liner option in Ricochet's customizable structural firefighting gear.