Vanguard MK-1 Ultra Structural Firefighting Glove (7877K)

The MK-1 Ultra, model 7877K, is Vanguard's structural firefighting glove built around a digitized kangaroo palm and a five-layer Kevlar knit liner. The construction is aimed at keeping the palm thin enough to work in while the suede cowhide back carries the radiant heat load. Departments buy it as a standard-issue structural glove; cadet sizing is offered in the size run.

Certification

Vanguard states the MK-1 Ultra is certified to NFPA 1970 for structural firefighting protective ensembles, and that the Porelle polyurethane moisture barrier is independently certified to NFPA 1970. No edition year is given on the listing. Request current certification documentation from Delta before you cite it in a specification or grant.

Features

• Premium digitized kangaroo skin palm for grip, flexibility and tactile sensitivity
• Rolled fingertip design - approximately 4 cm on the palm side and 3 cm on the back side
• Water-resistant suede cowhide back for radiant heat resistance from the cuff to the finger crotches, keeping the palm lightweight and flexible
• Kangaroo skin thumb back for flexibility and hand mobility
• Five-layer Kevlar/para-aramid knit liner for thermal, cut and puncture resistance
• Smooth 100% Kevlar inner liner for comfort during extended wear
• Porelle polyurethane moisture barrier, independently certified to NFPA 1970
• 100% Kevlar thread construction
• Reinforced cowhide thumb crotch at the highest wear area
• Sewn-down palm layers to prevent liner bunching

Sizing and cuff style

The size run includes cadet sizing - 3XL Cadet appears in the current variant list alongside 3X and 4XL. The listing does not state whether the MK-1 Ultra ships with a gauntlet or a wristlet cuff. Confirm the cuff style with Delta before you order for a department, because it is not answerable from this page.