Heat & flame protection
FR protection that’s built in
Thermal hazards are always possible in the line of duty. From flash fires to explosions, Nomex® provides inherent heat and flame protection for superior FR performance against a range of threats.
Nomex® Essential 450A
Nomex® Essential 450A fabric is engineered for pilots and air crews to offer inherent flame protection while minimizing static discharge, providing maximum comfort on land and in the air. Nomex® Essential 450A delivers lightweight, comfortable protection that is modeled after the US DoD MIL-C-83429B specification.
Fiber blend
Kevlar®, Nomex®, antistatic fiber
Fabric construction
Plain weave
Weight
150 g/m2 / 4.5 oz/yd2
Applications
Pilots, air crew
Resources
Nomex® Essential 450A Technical data sheet
Nomex® Essential Arc 650
Nomex® Essential Arc 650 is designed for naval use, providing built-in dual-hazard protection against flash fire and arc flash. This fabric offers excellent user comfort and abrasion resistance while protecting from Category 2 electrical hazards* such as shipboard power generation and electrical distribution systems. Nomex® Essential Arc 650 meets current US Navy performance standards.
Fiber blend
Kevlar®, Nomex®, modacrylic, antistatic fiber
Fabric construction
Twill weave
Weight
220 g/m2 / 6.5 oz/yd2
Applications
Naval use
*Fabric has minimum arc rating of 8 cal/cm2
Resources
Nomex® Essential Arc 650 Technical data sheet
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Nomex® Essential 450A
Nomex® Essential 450A
Nomex® Essential 450A fabric is engineered for pilots and air crews to offer inherent flame protection while minimizing static discharge, providing maximum comfort on land and in the air. Nomex® Essential 450A delivers lightweight, comfortable protection that is modeled after the US DoD MIL-C-83429B specification.
Fiber blend
Kevlar®, Nomex®, antistatic fiberFabric construction
Plain weaveWeight
150 g/m2 / 4.5 oz/yd2Applications
Pilots, air crewResources
Nomex® Essential 450A Technical data sheet
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Nomex® Essential Arc 650
Nomex® Essential Arc 650
Nomex® Essential Arc 650 is designed for naval use, providing built-in dual-hazard protection against flash fire and arc flash. This fabric offers excellent user comfort and abrasion resistance while protecting from Category 2 electrical hazards* such as shipboard power generation and electrical distribution systems. Nomex® Essential Arc 650 meets current US Navy performance standards.
Fiber blend
Kevlar®, Nomex®, modacrylic, antistatic fiberFabric construction
Twill weaveWeight
220 g/m2 / 6.5 oz/yd2Applications
Naval use*Fabric has minimum arc rating of 8 cal/cm2
Resources
Nomex® Essential Arc 650 Technical data sheet
Designed for the hazards you face
DuPont Life Protection provides superior PPE options designed for the extreme hazards facing military personnel, emergency responders and law enforcement officers.
Inherent flame resistance
that can't be washed out
or worn away
Better protection at
longer exposures and
higher temperatures
Fabric made of
strong fibers resists
tears and abrasion
Extremely durable and
long-lasting protective
solutions
Helps provide valuable
escape time
Will not melt
or drip
Putting protection to the test
Thermo-Man®
Thermo-Man® is one of the most advanced life-sized thermal burn injury evaluation devices in the industry and uses state-of-the-art technology to demonstrate the heat and flame resistance of Nomex®.
Arc-Man®
Arc-Man® is one of the most accredited open arc test laboratories that assesses and compares the protection that various materials provide against the thermal effects of an electric arc.
