One way to be sure that your employees' garments perform under extreme — and potentially hazardous — conditions is to take advantage of the superior flame resistance, comfort, quality and durability found in protective apparel made with Dupont™ NOMEX® brand fiber. NOMEX® has a successful history of helping protect people in many industries and occupations where flash fires and electric arc exposure can ignite and burn traditional clothing: petroleum refining; petrochemical manufacturing; chemical manufacturing; electric and gas utilities; auto racing; military; and emergency response. Designed to act as a protective barrier between wearers and the intense heat and flames that result from flas fires or electric arcs.

NOMEX® is inherently flame-resistant (its resistance to flame is based on the fiber's molecular structure); so it won't melt and drip or support combustion in the air. And, this flame resistance cannot be washed out or worn away. This extremely durable protective apparel can last 150 washings — appoximately 3-5 years based on environment and task — which translates to excellent cost-per-wear and the best value among all FR garments in the marketplace. NOMEX® is also lighter, more flexible and breathable than most other flame-resistant apparel fabrics, so wearers are more comfortable on the job, and safer, too, since mobility is not compromised.

Every firefighter's turnout is composite of three components (an outshell, a moisture barrier and a thermal linear) designed to offer Superior protection from intense heat and flame. When these inner components are made with Dupont ™ NOMEX® brand fiber, they provide 70% of a turnout's thermal performance protection. These components of NOMEX® make it saver for firefighters to perform when the heat's on.

NOMEX® Outershells
NOMEX® Outershells can more than handle the intense heat and flame of today's fires are among the most durable products on the market. When blended with Dupont™ KEVLAR® brand fiber, these durable outershells can be made lighter, which provides enchanced comfort, increased breathability and mobiity, lowers bulk and total weight, resulting in less heat stress.

NOMEX® moisture barries substrates
Breathable, moisture barriers using NOMEX® substrates are used in lightweight, flexible garments designed for enchanced comfort and lower heat stress.

NOMEX® thermal liners
NOMEX® thermal liners, because they are less bulky, offer greater comfort and decrease the threat of heat stress, a leading cause of fatal injury for on-duty firefighters. Since they are also extremely durable, they hold up well after multiple launderings.

Dupont™ NOMEX® brand fiber is found in more than turnout components, however. When firefighters, first responders and emergency services personnel need an idea combination of durability, affordability, comfort and exceptional thermal protection, they turn to protective apparel of NOMEX®. In addition to effectively combating heat and heat stress, NOMEX® enables wearers to perform to their fullest potential because they are comfortable, safe and protected against the intense heat they face every day.