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Know Your Hose

We're here for the hosers. The ones who get excited by sharp stacks packed pretty and stretched daily. This hub is for you – to keep you dialed in to all things hose. Get first-in access to our specs, friction loss calculator, resource articles & more here.

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FRESH & FLOWING

WHAT'S ON TAP?

Who's behind all this marketing stuff?

Here's a chance to find out. Big thanks to Mike Goldstein for having our marketing director, Lydia Jackson, on The C.A.N Report podcast to share her passion for our products and the people of the fire service...

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WhY DO DEPARTMENTS CONTINUE TO CHOOSE US?

In the fire service, trust isn’t given — it’s earned. For nearly 50 years, Mercedes Textiles has built hose that firefighters can count on. What sets us apart isn’t gimmicks or shortcuts. It’s a commitment to values that don’t change...

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'Stache Salt x KnowYourHose Stretchin' Summer Mojito Mint Collection
Shop 'Stache Salt x KnowYourHose Stretchin' Summer Mojito Mint Collection – only until end of September!

WE'RE STAYIN' SALTY this summer...

Listen... IOHO, Santa is the OG senior man – He puts in the work stayin' salty all year. Even in the sweltering summer heat, he's stretchin' lines, keeping cool by gettin' out to flow. Now it's your turn... Gear up with our Christmas in July Salty Santa swag! And yes, we actually made a Hawaiian shirt pattern... Live a little! Aaaand we put that pattern on swim trunks, flip flops, and towels... Just goin' with the flow over here.
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What're You Pulling?

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Mercedes Textiles KRAKENEXO SUPERII Hose Advance 2

KrakenEXO SUPER II™ (2.25")

The most advanced double-jacketed 2” (51mm) attack hose capable of delivering targeted flows of 210-300 GPM with up to 30% less weight compared to standard 2.5" lines.

Mercedes Textiles Kraken EXO Firehose

KrakenEXO®

Designed for aggressive fire fighting applications where durability coupled with lightweight, excellent low pressure kink resistance and superior water flow are critical factors.

Mercedes Textiles MEGAFLO supplyfirehose2

MegaFlo® Breather

Large diameter hose (LDH) designed for fastest deployment, easiest recovery and the best packability in the industry, enhanced with our patented Breather Technology™

WE'RE READY TO FLOW!

We're going to be everywhere this summer - coast to coast, and international too! Make sure you follow us on social media so you never miss what we're up to. If you want to see us too, make sure you contact us so we can get out demo crew out and flowing water with you ASAP. And while you're here - shop our swag for a good cause. Get some, give some!

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Under Pressure

We’ll Find the Right Fit

We've got the hose you need, guaranteed – from the hydrant to the nozzle. If you're spec'ing new hose, we're here to help. Our team of reps & firefighter consultants offer first-hand experience & advice to help you develop attack and supply packages. Just reach out!

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🚨 IT'S LIVE! 🚨 ... You asked, and we delivered—our exclusive Know Your Hose swag is now available on our new charity shop! From hoodies to shirts ...

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WE'RE LIVE!! We've been about #knowyourhose for almost 3 years now... And this is the next step in that mission. KnowYourHose.com is our new resource ...

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Firefighters put in the work every day. We put in the work to make sure their hose keeps up. #KnowYourHose #MercedesTextiles #BeLegendary ...

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New Episode just dropped with Lydia Jackson of @mercedestextiles. Lydia truly believes in the mission of providing quality products to the men ...

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Students in this past week’s Engine Company class in Rockland County flowing a 2.5” to simulate a commercial building fire. ...

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#MotivationMonday from E29 @fredrickfirerescue 💪 #goestojobs #catchingjobs @firefightnchief 🔥 On the Scene 🔥 @frederickfirerescue ...

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BE LEGENDARY…BE PASSIONATE…BE PERSISTENT. LOVE THE CRAFT. New episode with Lydia Jackson of @mercedestextiles drops at tomorrow at 7am on all ...

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Students from the recent Engine Company Class using the Hen Blade 160 Nozzle for the basement fire station. #gopro #hennozzles ...

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New Episode with the beauty and brains behind the marketing campaign of Mercedes Textiles Limited. Lydia Jackson is the Marketing Director @mercedestextiles ...

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#MotivationMonday or I guess Sunday 😅😅😅 from our friends over at @ashiftalleycats - and thanks to Kevin for hooking them up 💪 Out here testing ...

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🔥 Big fires. Big spaces. Big water. 🔥 Meet the BLADE FORCE 250 — built to make flowing and moving a 2.5” line feel effortless. ✅ 250 GPM @ 45 PSI ✅ ...

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🚨 Heading to Wildwood? So are we. 🚨 Come see us at the NJ Fire Expo this week! We’ll have our crew on the ground, flowing hose and answering your toughest ...