Specialty Fabric Cleaner

Moisture Barrier & Fabric Cleaning Concentrate

Specialty Fabric Cleaner is a gentle, professional-grade cleaning concentrate formulated to support NFPA –recommended cleaning and care practices for firefighter protective ensemble moisture barriers, liners, and other delicate fabric components. Engineered specifically for breathable, water-resistant membrane systems such as GORE-TEX®, this cleaner delivers effective soil removal while preserving critical performance properties.

This advanced, non-oil-based formulation utilizes a blend of non-ionic surfactants that are molecularly smaller than the pores of moisture barrier membranes. This allows the cleaner to pass through the membrane to loosen and suspend salts, perspiration residue, oils, and embedded soils for thorough rinsing—without compromising water resistance or breathability. Low residue and fabric-safe, Specialty Fabric Cleaner supports proper decontamination, comfort, and service life of protective ensemble elements.

Key Benefits

• Supports NFPA –recommended moisture barrier and liner cleaning practices
• Highly effective yet gentle on delicate and specialty fabrics
• Non-ionic surfactant system for controlled, low-impact cleaning
• Non-oil-based formula preserves membrane performance
• Maintains water resistance and breathability
• Suspends salts, perspiration, oils, and embedded contaminants for thorough rinsing
• Low residue to reduce redeposition and cross-contamination

Specifications

• Product Type: Moisture Barrier, Liner & Specialty Fabric Cleaning Concentrate
• Surfactant System: Non-ionic blend
• pH Profile: Mild
• Oil Content: Oil-free
• Residue: Low residue; rinses thoroughly when properly diluted
• Material Compatibility:
  • • • GORE-TEX® and similar moisture barrier membranes
      • Liner systems and barrier components
      • Cotton
      • Wool
      • Synthetic fabrics
• Wash Method: Hand wash or machine wash per PPE manufacturer guidance

Dilution Ratios

• Hand Washing: 1/3-1 oz per Garment
• Machine Washing – Light to Moderate Soil: 1/2–1 oz per load
• Heavy Perspiration / Salt Buildup: 1–1 1/2 oz per load

Always follow with complete rinse cycles to fully remove suspended contaminants.

Recommended Use

• Routine and advanced cleaning of firefighter moisture barriers and liners
• Post-incident PPE cleaning to remove perspiration and contaminant residue
• Maintenance cleaning to preserve breathability and water resistance
• Cleaning of delicate, water-washable fabrics used in protective ensembles
• Applications where mild chemistry is required to protect fabric performance

NFPA Care Notice

Specialty Fabric Cleaner is intended to support NFPA cleaning and care practices. Always follow PPE manufacturer instructions, NFPA guidelines, and departmental SOPs when cleaning, rinsing, inspecting, and maintaining protective ensembles and ensemble elements.