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KEVLAR®
for Industrial
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Gloves,
sleeves and other protective apparel of DuPont™ KEVLAR®
brand fiber offer superior cut protection, as well as the comfort,
flexibility and light weight workers need to do their jobs safely
and comfortably in some of the most demanding environments imaginable.
This ideal combination of protection and performance benefits make
protective apparel of KEVLAR® a good fit in many industries,
including: automotive; steel, glass and metal handling; computer
assembly; aerospace; and electronics. In addition to its exceptional
cut protection, KEVLAR® brand fiber also provides strength at
high temperatures, which makes it appropriate for gloves and mittens
used in high heat applications. Inherently flame-resistant, KEVLAR®
brand fiber won't burn or support combustion, and unlike nylon,
polyester and polyethylene, KEVLAR® will not melt.
Gloves and sleeves of KEVLAR®
brand fiber are:
• Strong and lightweight
• Cut-resistant (2.5 times more than leather, 60% more than
cotton)
• Inherently flame-resistant and will not melt
• Stable up to 800° F
• Comfortable, washable, and long-wearing Using gloves made
with 100% KEVLAR® as a foundation, DuPont has developed the
following new technology solutions of KEVLAR®
KEVLAR®
Armor Technology
provides
a range of enhanced cut protection levels without compromising
comfort and manual dexterity. KEVLAR® Clean Technology offers
low linting and low contamination properties in environments where
cleanliness, accuracy and protectionare required.
KEVLAR®
Comfort Technology
offers
lightweight systems with enhanced touch and feel for intricate
jobs. These innovative solutions are available exclusively from
licensed manufacturers. For more information on protective apparel
offerings made with KEVLAR® please contact the manufacturers
listed below.
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NOMEX®
Material for Firefighting Industry |
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Every
firefighter’s turnout is a composite of three components (an
outershell, a moisture barrier and a thermal liner) designed to
offer superior protection from intense heat and flame. When these
inner components are made with DuPont™ NOMEX® brand fiber,
they provide 70% of a turnout’s thermal performance protection.
Even if the outer shell is made with DuPont™ KEVLAR,®
PBI® or Basofil,® thermal protection is assured because
NOMEX® is still inside, working hard to protect firefighters
in both their thermal liner and moisture barrier. These components
of NOMEX® make it safer for firefighters to perform when the
heat’s on: NOMEX®
outershells
more
than handle the intense heat and flame of today’s fires
and stand up well to multiple washings. When blended with DuPont™
KEVLAR® brand fiber, they provide enhanced comfort, increased
breathability and mobility, as well as lower bulk and total weight,
which results in less heat stress. And, even after exposure to
heat and flame, these rugged outer shell materials remain highly
durable.
NOMEX®
moisture barriers
are
breathable, lighter, softer and more flexible than other fibers
available to firefighters and, as a result, offer enhanced comfort.
NOMEX®
thermal liners
NOMEX®
thermal liners, because they are less bulky, offer greater comfort
and decrease the threat of heat stress, a leading cause of fatal
injury for on-duty firefighters. Since they are also extremely
durable, they hold up well after multiple launderings. DuPont™
NOMEX® brand fiber is found in more than turnout components,
however. When firefighters, first responders and emergency services
personnel need anideal combination of durability, affordability,
comfort and exceptional thermal protection, they turn to protective
apparel of NOMEX.® In addition to effectively combating heat
and heat stress, NOMEX® enables wearers to perform to their
fullest potential because they are comfortable, safe and protected
against the intense heat they face every day.
Our
newest offerings include:
DuPont™
NOMEX® Stationwear
This
lightweight, breathable, NFPA 1975-compliant apparel is worn under
turnout gear. In simulated flash fire exposure tests between NOMEX®
Stationwear and poly/cotton station wear blends, cotton ignited
and burned. In the same exposure, NOMEX® Stationwear did not,
and the predicted burn injury was reduced by 50%.
EMS
Wear of NOMEX®
This
apparel provides excellent thermal protection from flash fire
hazards often encountered at accident scenes. It also incorporates
viral protection from liquid-borne pathogens and protection against
many hazardous chemicals.
DuPont™
NOMEX® Wildland Gear
This
NFPA 1977-compliant gear—the industry standard because of
the excellent durability, thermal protection and lightweight comfort
it provides—balances thermal protection and radiant heat
by wicking away perspiration and body heat, which helps keep wildland
firefighters cooler, drier and more comfortable on the job.
Urban
Search and Rescue (USAR) Gear of NOMEX®
Ideal
for use in urban technical rescue/recovery operations and compliant
with NFPA 1951, these garments consist of an outer shell, which
offers abrasion, cut and thermal protection, and a moisture barrier,
which protects against liquid/viral penetration. And, with the
new NOMEX® Brand Preferred Program, the protection of firefighters,
first responders and emergency services personnel is even more
assured. That’s because all protective garments manufactured
by Preferred Partners of NOMEX® must satisfy an extensive
set of quality, performance and compatibility standards.
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NOMEX®
Material for Industrial |
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Protective
Apparel of NOMEX®
One
way to be sure that your employees’ garments perform under
extreme—and potentially hazardous—conditions is to take
advantage of the superior flame resistance, comfort, quality and
durability found in protective apparel made with DuPont™ NOMEX®
brand fiber. NOMEX® has a successful history of protecting people
in many industries and occupations where exposure to flash fires
and electric arcs can ignite and burn traditional clothing: petroleum
refining; petrochemical manufacturing; chemical manufacturing; electric
and gas utilities; auto racing; military; and emergency response.
Because NOMEX® is designed to act as a protective barrier between
wearers and the intense heat and flames that result from flash fires
or electric arcs, protective apparel of NOMEX® is compliant
with: NFPA 2112, a standard developed by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), covering flame-resistant garments that protect
industrial personnel against flash fires. NFPA 70E, a comprehensive
standard developed by the NFPA, which outlines the need for comprehensive
electrical safety programs, including the wearing of FR clothing
to protect workers from electric arcs. Not only is NOMEX® inherently
flame-resistant (its resistance to flame is based on the fiber’s
molecular structure; and not a chemical coating), so it won’t
melt and drip or support combustion in the air, but it offers outstanding
resistance to a broad range of chemicals, acids and alkalis, as
well. And, this permanent protection cannot be washed out or worn
away. NOMEX® can be cleaned with organic solvents that will
remove flammable contaminants without affecting garment wear life.
This extremely durable protective apparel can last 150 washings—approximately
3-5 years based on environment and tasks—which translates
to the lowest cost-per-wear and best value among all FR garments
in the marketplace. NOMEX® is also lighter, more flexible and
breathable than most other flame-resistant apparel fabrics, so wearers
are more comfortable on the job, and safer, too, since dexterity
and efficiency are not compromised. Protective
apparel of NOMEX® is available through the NOMEX® Preferred
Program and manufactured by Bulwark® and Workrite,® Preferred
Partners of NOMEX® that have access to the newest and latest
product developments and technical information for the FR industry.
The commitment these highly qualified manufacturers demonstrate
to their customers, coupled with the superior thermal protection
that is synonymous with NOMEX,® results in a protective apparel
solution that is tailored to meet your specific needs. The wide
variety of protective apparel styles and colors available under
the NOMEX® Preferred Program include:
NOMEX®
Workwear
lightweight,
durable apparel that is specifically designed to protect against
on-the-job hazards such as electric arcs and flash fires;
NOMEX®
Denim
protective
apparel that combines the superior flame resistance of DuPont™
NOMEX® brand fiber with the rugged comfort of denim;
NOMEX®
Comfortwear
light,
soft shirts and coveralls that provide enhanced comfort and durability;
and
NOMEX®
Outerwear
lightweight,
breathable rainwear, jackets, parkas, fleece garments and insulated
coveralls ideal for use in cool or damp environments.
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