Nomex® IIIA

The effectiveness of Nomex® has been proven and documented in laboratories, field tests and real-life flash fire and electric arc situations.
Garments of Nomex® consistently provide outstanding thermal performance because Nomex® IIIA:

• Is inherently flame resistant
• FR apparel made with Nomex® helps protect against heat and flames
• Provides permanent flame resistance that won't wash out or wear away.
• Minimizes break-open and maintains a stable, inert barrier between the fire/arc and skin, protecting the wearer from direct exposure
• Forms a tough, protective char when exposed to flame, and stays supple until it cools
• Meets NFPA 1975 for firefighters’ stationwear
• Meets the ASTM F-1506 standard for workers’ apparel as protection from electric arc exposure.
• Complies with NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• Complies with NFPA 2112 Standard on Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire

Garments made with Nomex® thermal technology are extremely durable and resist abrasion, tears and chemicals. They’re also an excellent value, lasting three to five times longer than other standard and protective fabrics, including 100% cotton and flame-retardant treated (FRT) cotton. In lease, rental and purchase programs, the outstanding wear life of garments of Nomex® IIIA can contribute to bottom-line savings. Garments of Nomex® are as comfortable to wear as other work clothing. Lightweight, breathable fabrics of Nomex® brand fiber are designed to transport moisture away from the skin, which helps wearers feel cool and dry. Side-by-side wear tests show that fabric weight is the single greatest factor in controlling garment comfort, and that the lightweight comfort of Nomex® is often preferred over other protective fabrics.

 Fleece made with Nomex® IIIA fiber

Thermal protection and the comfort and softness of fleece have been combined in a new product offering from DuPont: fleece garments with Nomex® brand fiber. Light-weight, breathable and comfortable, these garments offer superior protection from extreme heat and flame and are ideal for use in applications where thermal protection, durability and ease of movement are critical.

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INDURA® Ultra Soft® 88% Cotton and 12% high Tenacity Nylon fabrics were introduced in 1996. INDURA® Ultra Soft® fabrics focused a small amount of high tenacity nylon in the face of the fabric to provide enhanced abrasion resistance for an extended garment wear life. The new INDURA® Ultra Soft® blend also provided superior test results in electric arc flash and flash fire testing over the original INDURA® fabrics. A softer feel enhances the cool comfort characteristics of the INDURA® Ultra Soft® to provide an industry leading balance of Protection, Comfort and Value unsurpassed in the marketplace today.

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