Thanks to decades of innovation and research, firefighting garments made of DuPont™ Nomex® provide lower wear-life cost. Watch a video about the unique characteristics of fabrics made of Nomex® fibre to help protect firefighters – and save costs.
DuPont™ Nomex® and Lower Wear-Life Cost
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