State & Local

Law enforcement agencies, firefighters, emergency responders, and corrections departments worldwide are benefiting from the protective properties of DuPont products and technologies. Our offerings, which include DuPont™ Kevlar® and Nomex® fibers and Tychem® and Tyvek® fabrics and garments, are used in body armor and firefighter turnout gear and personal protective apparel and accessories that help shield from hazardous chemicals and biological toxins.

You can learn more about these offerings and their application, by visiting the sections listed below.

Law Enforcement

• Kevlar® for ballistic, stab and spike protection
  All around the globe, law enforcement officers wear vests made with Kevlar® brand fiber.
   
  

• Tychem® for biological and chemical protection
  DuPont™Tychem® garments offer excellent protection against a wide range of biological and chemical hazards.
   
  

• Nomex® for thermal protection
  Nomex® brand fiber is used as an integral protection component of S.W.A.T. uniforms and law enforcement tactical wear.
   

Fire Service

DuPont™ Nomex® and Kevlar® brand fibers comprise around 70% of every set of firefighter turnout gear.
 

HazMat Protection

DuPont offers a complete line of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that helps to protect against toxic chemicals, biological toxins, and military warfare agents.
 

Corrections Applications

DuPont™ Kevlar® Correctional™ technology is specifically designed to stand up to the unique threats these officers face: puncture and stab attacks from handmade weapons.