Is black gear hotter than tan ?

Just got back from fire rescue east and had a morning pride salesman tell me that there was not much difference in the black verus tan gear as far as how hot it is.The big difference was the fact that you can tell thermal damage better on black verses tan has anyone went from tan to black was it any hotter ?

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Permalink Reply by Tim Beebe on January 23, 2010 at 9:35pm

We used to use black gear. All turnout gear is hot, and I can't say that I noticed that the yellow was any cooler. Ours did show thermal damage with orange marks. One disadvantage is that it's not as easy to see at a glance if the gear needs cleaned.

Permalink Reply by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on January 23, 2010 at 9:42pm

David, this subject has been hammered out many many times. Go to the forums page and type in Black turnouts in the search window. There you will find a whole nights worth of discussions on this subject. I'm sure you had no idea that this subject has been wore out here but now you know.

Permalink Reply by O'Kitty on January 23, 2010 at 10:11pm

Sexist dog.

Permalink Reply by Ben Waller on January 23, 2010 at 10:12pm

You guys have those X-Ray glasses and can see through aramid fabrics with them?

Permalink Reply by Joe Stoltz on January 23, 2010 at 10:13pm

True, Ted. I also must say that the tan gear is cooler than the black based on personal experience. It LOOKS cool, when you wear it you FEEL cool and therefore it IS cool.

Permalink Reply by Joe Stoltz on January 23, 2010 at 10:14pm

I'll reply for Ted: "WOOF WOOF!"

Permalink Reply by O'Kitty on January 23, 2010 at 10:17pm

Et tu Joe?

Permalink Reply by Kimberly A Bownas on January 23, 2010 at 10:18pm