Double ply hood throughout; Designed to provide coverage of the neck, upper chest and to the top of the shoulder blades; 3 inches longer in front than NFPA requires for firefighter hoods; Shoulders are contoured to reduce bunching of the bib; Flate-stitched seams; X-Heavy 1/2 inch wide elasticized face openings; Cover stiched bound drape. Hood is UL Classified and is compliant to the NFPA 1971 - 2000 edition. This high quality firefighter hood is made of Carbon Shield material.