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Nomex®

Performance and confidence—racing professionals can't have one without the other. That's why they wear racing gear of DuPont™ Nomex® brand fiber. It manages extreme heat, yet still delivers incredible comfort, style and durability—giving them the performance they want with the peace of mind only Nomex® thermal technology can provide.
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Racing apparel of Nomex® brand fiber plays a pivotal role in providing the valuable seconds racing professionals need to escape and survive flash fires that result from both on-track collisions and pit accidents. And, this protection is long-lasting. Whether it is found in protective suits, underwear, socks or gloves, the exceptional flame-resistance provided by Nomex® cannot be washed out or worn away.

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When they're speeding around the track at 200 MPH, the last thing racing professionals want to think about is the effectiveness of their flame-resistant protection. They just want to know that it will keep them safe from harm in case an accident happens. That's why 95 percent of them around the world trust - and wear - Nomex®. How Nomex® works.
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The protection racing professionals trust
DuPont is proud of its innovations that enhance the high-performance world of professional racing. For more than 30 years, DuPont™ Nomex® brand fiber has been the industry leader in providing thermal protection against the ever-present danger of flash fires at the racetrack. That's why almost all of the drivers competing in NASCAR®, IRL, NHRA, CART and IRHA events wear flame-resistant racing suits made with Nomex®. And they're not alone. Nearly all the pit crews, rescue teams and track officials who work in the presence of potential flash fires also depend on Nomex®, because it protects them from intense heat and flame, provides the valuable seconds they need to escape fires and minimizes the potential for burn injury. See who wears Nomex® racing apparel.