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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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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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New TAKE THE STAIRS standpipe swag on the KYH Shop!

Check Your Equipment – Make the Push for Breast Cancer Awareness this October

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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Every fiber in our hose is there for a reason — woven with purpose, not just pattern. Because when you’re on the line, performance isn’t optional. ...

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Training is where trust is built. 💪🔥 Every rep, every stretch, every flow — that’s where crews learn what they can count on. We’re proud our hose ...

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Service takes many forms — on the front lines, in the firehouse, and in our communities. Today, we honor all who’ve served and continue to serve with ...

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This weekend be on the lookout on our website for the release of this logo in different styles of shirts and hoodies. https://www.dagumtexasfireconference.com/category/all-products ...

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Day 2 HOT is a wrap! The students and instructors came to work!

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Day 1 in the books and the speakers came in fired up! #forthemfireconference

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Wildland firefighters don’t just battle flames — they protect communities, ecosystems, and lives under the toughest conditions imaginable. We’re ...

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This Western Buckeye Training class with the City of Athens took place over the summer and focused on “first due engine” operations. AFD protects ...

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Those bundles whewwwwwwww talk about sharp. We’re at @joeydmemorialfoundation this weekend so come and say hi and see these IRL 😍😍 #KnowYourHose ...

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Departments don’t trust us because of what we say. They trust us because of what they’ve seen — decade after decade of reliability, precision, and ...