To help ensure optimum performance from protective apparel, DuPont puts garments through the most rigorous tests in the industry. Starting with our own THERMO-MAN ® instrumented mannequin system, garments are tested for thermal protection.
For more information on Quality assurance and performance testing for Protective Apparel of Nomex® brand fiber and the industry and regulatory standards established for protective apparel, please click on one of the topics below:
Nomex® Brand Preferred Program
Thermal testing
Wear testing
Safety regulations
Performance Standards
Performance standards are developed by numerous government and non-profit organizations to establish guidelines for protective equipment and procedures for working in hazardous areas. To learn more about the regulations issued by OSHA, visit our Safety regulations page.
Select one of the following links below to learn about the standard performance specifications for protective apparel and the organizations that set those standards.
Apparel specifications
Standard-setting organizations
