Description:
Vanguard MK-2 Ultra Structural Fire Gloves
Certified Compliant to NFPA 1970-2025 Standard
Building on the MK-1 Ultra Foundation, the MK-2 Ultra Structural Gloves are engineered for the next-generation fireground safety and efficiency. Now certified to the NFPA 1970 Standard with official PFSAS compliance, these gloves feature high-strength, extraordinarily flexible kangaroo skin palms and a goat skin back. This upgraded design introduces a modified fit and an integrated leather grab patch to notably improve wet don/doff performance. For maximum longevity, the palm-side fingertips now include a third Kevlar seam to enhance durability where it is needed most.
Sizes: 64N (XXS), 70N (XS), 70W (SM), 76N (MED), 76W (LG), 82N (XL), 82W (2L), 82XW (3L), 4XL, 5XL
Cadet Sizes: SM-3XL
Cadet Sizes have 1/2″ shorter finger length.
SUPERIOR MATERIALS VS. THE MK-2
Kangaroo Skin Version of MK-2 with enhanced Strength, Durability and Suppleness of this Legendary Naturally Water-Resistant Leather. Kangaroo Skin is ounce for ounce the most durable leather with 10 times the tensile strength of cowhide.
PROTECTION
• Unprecedented 5 layers of 100% Kevlar / Para-aramid knit for Premium Thermal, Cut & Puncture Resistance
• Cowhide reinforced back shell for long term Radiant Heat Resistance
• NFPA 1971 Compliant Moisture Barrier blocks Chemicals and Bloodborne Pathogens
PERFORMANCE
• Multi-layer Kevlar / Para-aramid Knit with Kangaroo Skin palm and back of thumb provides Outstanding Flexibility, Grip and Dexterity
• Unique Sculpted Fingertip Design Provides Highest Level Tactility
• Intricate Sewing Construction for Highly Functional Tailored Fit
• Sewn Down Palm Layers for more Efficient Grip
DURABILITY
• Premium Leather and 100% Kevlar / Para-aramid for Rugged Construction
• Reinforced Thumb Crotch Protects High Wear Area
• Inner Liner Sewn and Bonded at the fingertips
PROPER SIZING
The first number is the measurement of the Firefighter’s index finger. The second part of the size, the letter, comes from the width of the Firefighter’s hand across the knuckles. Please see the below diagraph chart from NFPA 1971-2018, Protective Ensembles for Structural Firefighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, for how to size the Firefighter’s hand. If measurements are in between sizes it is recommended to trade up.
Fit
MK-2 and MK-2 Ultra have a more tailored functional fit than other structural gloves. Many if not most users trade up one size from what the wore previously. Sizing try-on is recommended whenever possible and very important to size generously for best performance.
Wash Care
Recommend hand wash in mild detergent such as tide gentle or dishwash liquid; gently wring out excess water; hang dry or machine dry low-medium heat.
If gear extractor must be used, do not use turnout gear detergent as the chemicals used dry out the natural oils in any leather; recommend use tide gentle.
After any wash method, once gloves have dried it is recommended to rub Barbasol shave cream on the leather portions to preserve the natural oils and add longevity
WARRANTY
For defective workmanship or materials for the life of the gloves.
