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INFORMATION & IDEAS

CE Marks, Norms and Regulations for DuPont™ Nomex® PPE Red arrow, click to navigate

CE marks, norms and regulations are important criteria when choosing Personal Protective Equipment.

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.

DuPont Round Table at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue HQ – part 1 Red arrow, click to navigate

DuPont hosted a Round Table Debate at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue headquarters to encourage a discussion about topical issues regarding PPE in the Fire and Rescue sector. Part 1 of the debate focuses on heat stress.

DuPont Round Table at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue HQ – Part 2 Red arrow, click to navigate

DuPont hosted a round table debate at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue headquarters to encourage a discussion about topical issues regarding PPE in the Fire and Rescue sector. Part 2 of the debate focuses on breakopen and cost vs. wearlife.

DuPont™ Nomex® and the Thermal Protection Performance Test Red arrow, click to navigate

The Thermal Protection Performance Test measures the thermal protection level of a fabric.

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 Extra Seconds of Safety Red arrow, click to navigate

Extensive testing shows that Nomex® fibre has remarkably low heat transfer. Under flash fire conditions, it helps provide firefighters valuable extra seconds of safety when they’re needed most.

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® for Lower Wear-Life Cost Red arrow, click to navigate

Today’s firefighters need to be able to optimise budget vs. performance, without compromising on safety. For decades DuPont™ Nomex® fibre has demonstrated lasting protective performance, while helping to minimise repair and maintenance costs.

DuPont™ Nomex® for Performance Durability Red arrow, click to navigate

Garments made of Nomex® fibre have helped protect firefighters for decades. Continuous exhaustive testing proves that they excel in the long-term retention of their heat and flame protective qualities.

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

The DuPont™ Nomex® Label Program assists European customers in identification and providing a quality mark from reputable suppliers they can trust to offer products with Nomex®.

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.

Effect of Para-aramid Fibres on Performance of Firefighting Clothing Red arrow, click to navigate

A DuPont quality assessment project tests how the content of para-aramid fibres in a flame and heat-resistant fabric may impact the fabric’s performance.

Fireman Equipment Q&A Red arrow, click to navigate

View questions and answers DuPont receives about fireman equipment.

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® Helps Protect Against Heat of an Electric Arc Red arrow, click to navigate

In order to choose adequate protective clothing, the potential incident heat energy (in units of energy per surface area) caused by an electric arc and to which a worker may be exposed, needs to be calculated in a thorough risk assessment.

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.

Nomex® Wash & Care Recommendations Red arrow, click to navigate

Garments of DuPont™ Nomex® fibre can be cleaned by home or industrial laundry or dry cleaning. The following suggestions will help keep your garments looking their best and optimise their wear life.

Time is of the Essence Red arrow, click to navigate

Time plays a crucial role in the protection cycle of PPE and so it is important that firefighters consider how their garments behave and interact with the wearer during and after these events to ensure they take the correct course of action and are properly protected.

 
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