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Nomex® & Kevlar®

Firefighter Protection

Firefighters and emergency
personnel around the world
rely on turnout gear, EMS
wear, Stationwear and access-
ories made of Nomex® and
Kevlar® brand fibers.  On
call and ready 24 hours a day.
Just like you.

Look for the Brand Preferred labels to insure your products are manufactured to the highest standards by a member of the Brand Preferred Program .

At DuPont, we know superior thermal protection is your top priority. That protection is assured with apparel and accessories manufactured with Nomex®. Unlike other materials and fibers available to firefighters and emergency service personnel, turnout gear, EMS wear, Stationwear and accessories made of Nomex® are inherently flame-resistant and won’t melt, drip or support combustion in the air. And, the thermal protection offered by Nomex® is permanent — its superior flame resistance cannot be washed out or worn away. Garment Basics.
 

Lightweight strength that stands up to stress
It’s also important that your turnout gear resists tears and abrasions. DuPont™ Kevlar® enhances the overall durability and strength of lightweight turnout gear outershell and thermal liner systems. Kevlar® is five times stronger than steel on an equal weight basis, yet is lightweight, comfortable and thermally protective.

Protective barrier
A key factor in the thermal protection Nomex® provides is that it carbonizes and thickens when exposed to the intense heat of today’s fires. This increases the protective barrier between the heat source and the skin and minimizes burn between the heat source and the skin and minimizes burn injury. This tough, protective barrier stays supple and flexible until it cools, which gives you valuable extra seconds of protection when you need it most.

Durability
Garments made from Nomex® are also durable — lasting, on average, two to three times longer than most other standard and protective fabrics, including 100% cotton, polyester/garment blends and FRT cotton. In fact, industrial launderers estimate that the average wear life of protective apparel made of Nomex® is approximately five years, and that it can be washed and worn at least 125 times. Comparatively, garments made of FRT cotton can be washed and worn an average of only 36-50 times.

Kevlar®, when woven into Nomex® or used with another blend such as PBI, further enhances tear strength and abrasion resistance of outershells and thermal liners.

 

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