It started in Balaclava form and quickly became one of our best-selling new production products ever, if not the best. We realized quickly that the fabric allowed for us to take a few more liberties and go in a new direction. So, if you're already a fan of the Eighty Four Balaclava but wanted something a little more minimalist, this one's for you.

Our FR neck gaiter (and its parent balaclava) is the result of us being upset with the new state of military contract manufacturers giving the middle finger to us civilians. We threw down the gauntlet, sourced the same materials, and made our own. 

The body fabric is the most breathable Flame-Retardant material on the market we're aware of. It's the exact same stuff we use to make our balaclavas, all made in the USA. 

There's a difference between chemical treatments for FR and being inherently FR - as you can guess the latter is far better at doing its job. Being inherently FR means it's excellent at self-extinguishing under high heat and even direct contact with flames - important for any firearms enthusiast dealing with hot suppressors and stray casings.

 

Inherently FR fabric can get expensive but every penny spent is worth it here. It's extremely comfortable in any weather condition, quick drying, low bulk, and it doesn't itch if you have sensitive skin or a big 'ol beard...

But as a disclaimer, stay safe when dealing with anything that gives off sparks, open flames, or radiates a large amount of heat. While the FR Fabric is the same as other products that are FR certified and could theoretically be a last line of defense, we are not responsible for any injury or misuse of this product.

 

Specs

• Berry Compliant — made in the USA with US-made materials
• Inherently Flame-Retardant Tencate Defender M™ Fabric
  
• Quick Drying
• Extremely Low Bulk - fits in your pocket!
• One Size Fits Most
• 61% Viscose, 24% Aramid, 11% Nylon, 4% Elastane

Here's how to keep your FR Balaclava as fresh as the day you got it and retain color fastness:

Always machine wash on "low", "gentle" or "delicate" setting and line dry in the shade.

Never wash with dark colors or use strong detergents. Do not Iron, dry clean, or use fabric softener (Fabric softener can harm the FR Properties of the balaclava). To retain low NIR reflectivity, do not use detergents with optical brighteners.

For more information on FR gear care, see the fabric OEM's article on the subject

Due to the elastane content of the balaclava, it's normal for it to stretch over use and to slightly shrink in the wash. It may require it to be re-broken in but it will retain its shape for years to come.