Any of various partially crystalline lightweight thermoplastics that are resistant to chemicals and moisture, have good insulating properties, and are used especially in packaging, insulation and sometimes for wildland engine water tanks.

A synthetic material either spun or filament. Can be used in both the warp and filler yarn in fire hose.

Circular yarn woven between longitudinal warp ends that form a pick on one turn of the finished jacket.

The pressure at which a system is operating.

100-hour pump test performed at 85% of maximum hydraulic units corrected to sea level for qualification under applicable USDA Forest Service specification.

A synthetic fiber named by E.I. Dupont Co. used in wearing apparel and other commercial and industrial applications where elongation is not a factor.

A synthetic rubber. Excellent resistance to many chemicals, weathering, ozone, heat, cold, and abrasion. Ideally suited for fire hose liners where prolonged storage is a factor.

Designed to withstand the growth of mildew and mold without any deteriorating effect on the fabric.

Growth of organic matter produced by fungi. It will discolor and cause deterioration of the woven fabric.

The maximum flow at various pressures of a pump with peak revolutions per minute of the engine or motor.