Nomex® Essential 450A
Nomex® Essential Arc 650
Nomex® Essential 450A fabric is engineered for pilots and air crews to offer inherent flame protection while minimizing static discharge, providing maximum comfort on land and in the air. Nomex® Essential 450A delivers lightweight, comfortable protection that is modeled after the US DoD MIL-C-83429B specification.
Fiber blend
Kevlar®, Nomex®, antistatic fiber
Fabric construction
Plain weave
Weight
150 g/m2 / 4.5 oz/yd2
Applications
Pilots, air crew
Resources
Nomex® Essential 450A Technical data sheet
Nomex® Essential Arc 650 is designed for naval use, providing built-in dual-hazard protection against flash fire and arc flash. This fabric offers excellent user comfort and abrasion resistance while protecting from Category 2 electrical hazards* such as shipboard power generation and electrical distribution systems. Nomex® Essential Arc 650 meets current US Navy performance standards.
Fiber blend
Kevlar®, Nomex®, modacrylic, antistatic fiber
Fabric construction
Twill weave
Weight
220 g/m2 / 6.5 oz/yd2
Applications
Naval use
*Fabric has minimum arc rating of 8 cal/cm2
Resources
Nomex® Essential Arc 650 Technical data sheet
Nomex® Essential 450A fabric is engineered for pilots and air crews to offer inherent flame protection while minimizing static discharge, providing maximum comfort on land and in the air. Nomex® Essential 450A delivers lightweight, comfortable protection that is modeled after the US DoD MIL-C-83429B specification.
Fiber blend
Kevlar®, Nomex®, antistatic fiber
Fabric construction
Plain weave
Weight
150 g/m2 / 4.5 oz/yd2
Applications
Pilots, air crew
Resources
Nomex® Essential 450A Technical data sheet
Nomex® Essential Arc 650 is designed for naval use, providing built-in dual-hazard protection against flash fire and arc flash. This fabric offers excellent user comfort and abrasion resistance while protecting from Category 2 electrical hazards* such as shipboard power generation and electrical distribution systems. Nomex® Essential Arc 650 meets current US Navy performance standards.
Fiber blend
Kevlar®, Nomex®, modacrylic, antistatic fiber
Fabric construction
Twill weave
Weight
220 g/m2 / 6.5 oz/yd2
Applications
Naval use
*Fabric has minimum arc rating of 8 cal/cm2
Resources
Nomex® Essential Arc 650 Technical data sheet
Nomex® offerings provide superior protection and performance that’s designed to last—so no matter the mission, environment or hazard, your first line of defense is always ready to answer the call.
Inherent flame resistance
that can't be washed out
or worn away
Better protection at
longer exposures and
higher temperatures
Fabric made of
strong fibers resists
tears and abrasion
Extremely durable and
long-lasting protective
solutions
Helps provide valuable
escape time
Will not melt
or drip
Find out how Nomex® fabric performs when everything is on the line.
Thermo-Man® is one of the most advanced life-sized thermal burn injury evaluation devices in the industry and uses state-of-the-art technology to demonstrate the heat and flame resistance of Nomex®.
Arc-Man® is one of the most accredited open arc test laboratories that assesses and compares the protection that various materials provide against the thermal effects of an electric arc.
Industries
Domestic or abroad, by land, sea or air—when duty calls, we help you answer it with confidence. From the front line to the “all clear,” we provide the head-to-toe protection that every hero deserves.