Learn how Nomex®, Tyvek® and Tychem® garments protect operators and technicians

Personal Protection in the Petrochemical and Chemical Industry

INFORMATION & IDEAS

Cost Effectiveness of Fabrics and Garments Made of Nomex® Red arrow, click to navigate

DuPont™ Nomex® fibre is a highly cost-effective solution in terms of cost per wear thanks to its exceptional durability.

Cut Standards for Protective Glove Selection Red arrow, click to navigate

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the European Union (EU) cut standards for protective glove selection criteria.

DuPont™ Kevlar® Quality Programme Red arrow, click to navigate

In Europe, only products that meet DuPont standards can carry the distinctive DuPont™ Kevlar® Power of Performance Technology label.

DuPont™ Nomex® and the Thermo-Man® Test Red arrow, click to navigate

DuPont™ Thermo-Man® is a life-size mannequin equipped with 122 heat sensors dressed in test garments and exposed to a flash fire with temperatures rising up to 1,000°C.

DuPont™ Nomex® for Heat Stress Protection Red arrow, click to navigate

Heat stress is a dangerous condition in any situation, but for firefighters it can be especially life threatening. In fact, heat stress is the number-one cause of casualties among firefighters. Nomex® fibre helps reduce heat stress due to its higher air permeability.

DuPont™ Nomex® Partner Program Red arrow, click to navigate

The DuPont™ Nomex® Partner Program is the answer to those in Europe who seek innovative protective solutions from a trusted value chain. DuPont™ Nomex® Partners, identified with the Nomex® Partner seal, are carefully selected for their commitment to ethical principles, strong quality and innovation orientation, and detailed knowledge of end user needs.

Nomex® Garment Weight Benefits Red arrow, click to navigate

Typical protective fabrics made of Nomex® fibres can be up to 40% lighter than cotton and cotton-blended fabrics which were treated with flame-retardant chemicals.

Nomex® Helps Protect against Chemical Splash Hazards Red arrow, click to navigate

Chemical hazards can occur in conjunction with thermal hazards, such as accidental splashes of chemical products onto protective clothing, or through leakages of chemical products.

Nomex® Helps Protect against Electrostatic Discharge Hazards Red arrow, click to navigate

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can lead to the generation of sparks with energy levels sufficient to ignite possible surrounding vapours, aerosols of flammable liquids or dust particles, leading to an explosion.

Nomex® Moisture Management Benefits Red arrow, click to navigate

Fabrics and garments made of DuPont™ Nomex® help enable light-weight solutions with excellent moisture management.

Professor Tytonius Demonstrates the Protective Powers of DuPont™ Tyvek® Red arrow, click to navigate

DuPont introduces Professor Victor Tytonius, the cyber scientist who specialises in worker protection and chemical protective clothing and materials.

Tyvek® Makes the Difference Red arrow, click to navigate

Touch any garment from the comprehensive DuPont ™ Tyvek® product range and you immediately notice the difference. Antistatically-treated Tyvek® is a unique and versatile material that is tough and exceptionally low-linting, yet extremely light and soft. It is permeable to air and water vapour, yet repels water-based liquids and aerosols, as well as fine particles and fibres.

 
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