Mercedes Textiles presents

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.

Get to know the site >

Orange hose coil

FRESH & FLOWING

WHAT'S ON TAP?

We're looking at the New York Fold for standpipe ops – and who better to explain it than Lt. Ray McCormack! Read what he has to say about the FDNY packs, PLUS watch the great instructional videos shared from Affordable Drill Towers and Elkhart Brass...

READ ALL ABOUT THE NEW YORK STANDPIPE PACK

What're You Pulling?

Get Hose Specifications

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™

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!

Two fireman with hose orange tint