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Nomex® Thermal Protection for Industrial Workers

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Nomex® Thermal Protection for Industrial Workers

DuPont recommends using the following five selection criteria when choosing the most appropriate thermal protection material for industrial workers:

1: CE Marks, Norms and Regulations


DuPont™ Nomex® offers a level of thermal protection for industrial workers that meets or exceeds the norms.

Learn about European norms for body thermal protective clothing

2: Protection Performance


Nomex® is inherently flame-resistant due to its specific molecular structure. Its thermal protection performance cannot be affected by washing, abrasion or exposure to heat. PPE made of Nomex® help provide superior protection against:

3: Wearer Comfort


DuPont helps translate ergonomic needs into wearer benefits, to help making protective work wear as attractive and comfortable as street wear, whilst still addressing stringent protection standards. The following factors make a big difference:

4: Cost Effectiveness


DuPont™ Nomex® is a highly cost-effective solution in terms of cost per wear thanks to its exceptional durability. Suitable for home or industrial laundry, garments made of Nomex® fibre can retain their inherent benefits throughout many washes. Find out how you can save with Nomex® .

5: Peace of Mind


Nomex® is made by DuPont, a recognised world leader in the field of safety and protective apparel. Within the DuPont™ Nomex® Partner Program, DuPont works in close collaboration with carefully selected European partners to deliver high quality Nomex® solutions and maximum protection.

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INFORMATION & IDEAS

  • Time is of the Essence

    Time plays a crucial role in the protection cycle of PPE and so it is important that firefighters consider how their garments behave and interact with the wearer during and after these events to ensure they take the correct course of action and are properly protected.

  • Nomex® Garment Weight Benefits

    Typical protective fabrics made of Nomex® fibres can be up to 40% lighter than cotton and cotton-blended fabrics which were treated with flame-retardant chemicals.

  • Nomex® for Heat Stress Protection

    Heat stress is a dangerous condition in any situation, but for firefighters it can be especially life threatening. In fact, heat stress is the number-one cause of casualties among firefighters. Nomex® fibre helps reduce heat stress due to its higher air permeability.

  • Cost Effectiveness of Nomex®

    DuPont™ Nomex® fibre is a highly cost-effective solution in terms of cost per wear thanks to its exceptional durability.

  • Nomex® Moisture Management Benefits

    Fabrics and garments made of DuPont™ Nomex® help enable light-weight solutions with excellent moisture management.

  • Electric Static Discharge Protection Nomex®

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can lead to the generation of sparks with energy levels sufficient to ignite possible surrounding vapours, aerosols of flammable liquids or dust particles, leading to an explosion.

  • Electric Arc Protection - Nomex®

    In order to choose adequate protective clothing, the potential incident heat energy (in units of energy per surface area) caused by an electric arc and to which a worker may be exposed, needs to be calculated in a thorough risk assessment.

  • Nomex® & Thermal Protection Performance Test

    The Thermal Protection Performance Test measures the thermal protection level of a fabric.

  • Protecting Nomex® Production

    The DuPont™ Nomex® Partner Program is a carefully-selected network of customer-oriented and progressive weavers and garment manufacturers in Europe who adhere to the rigorous quality controls of DuPont for their fabrics and garments. A unique label on the garment aids identification and provides customers in Europe with a quality mark from reputable suppliers who offer genuine products with Nomex®.

  • Nomex® for Extra Seconds of Safety

    Extensive testing shows that Nomex® fibre has remarkably low heat transfer. Under flash fire conditions, it helps provide firefighters valuable extra seconds of safety when they’re needed most.

  • Nomex® for Lower Wear-Life Cost

    Today’s firefighters need to be able to optimise budget vs. performance, without compromising on safety. For decades DuPont™ Nomex® fibre has demonstrated lasting protective performance, while helping to minimise repair and maintenance costs.

  • Nomex® for Performance Durability

    Garments made of Nomex® fibre have helped protect firefighters for decades. Continuous exhaustive testing proves that they excel in the long-term retention of their heat and flame protective qualities.

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