Arc flash protection
Innovative arc flash clothing offers multi-hazard protection
The latest innovation from DuPont, Nomex® for arc flash clothing offers utility and industrial workers multi-hazard protection, proven comfort and market-leading durability.
Extending the trusted Nomex® brand for Heat & flame protection, Nomex® fabric also protects against arc flash. It is an excellent choice for workers in utilities, mining, chemical, manufacturing, refinery, and other hazardous industrial jobs.
Nomex® arc flash fabrics from DuPont
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Rated for international standards
Nomex® for arc flash clothing is specifically designed to meet or exceed the standards required in multi-hazard thermal environments.
- ISO 11612
- EN 1149
- IEC 61482-2
- OEKO-TEX-100
- ASTM F1506
- NFPA 2112
- CGSB 155.20
*Certifications vary by region and by fabric. Contact a DuPont representative for additional details.
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Built-in Inherent protection
Unlike other materials, Nomex® fabric has inherent flame-resistant properties that can’t be washed out or worn away so you get a tougher, more durable fabric with a longer lifespan and, ultimately, a better value.
Excellent comfort
Nomex® for arc flash clothing is made from lightweight fabrics which provide excellent comfort. The tested and proven performance of DuPont™ Nomex® is available in lightweight, comfortable, highly breathable fabrics that meet or exceed international standards for protection and performance.
More durable, more cost-effective
Nomex® for arc flash clothing is more durable than FR-treated cotton, making it more cost-effective. This durability is achieved through improved breaking strengths. The break strength is higher than FR-treated cotton.
A heritage of trusted thermal protection
Hazards are unpredictable. Nomex® is not. For more than 50 years, people working the toughest jobs around the world have trusted Nomex® to offer the best thermal protection on the market.
Now Nomex® for arc flash clothing expands that reliable protection to new hazards, including electrical arc flash, giving industrial workers the multi-hazard protection they need.
Electric arc protection Webinar
Learn more on aspects related to electric arc hazards, including definitions and norms but also protective measures and solutions.
Nomex® fabric solutions for utilities
The tested and proven performance of DuPont™ Nomex® is now available in lightweight, comfortable, highly breathable fabrics that meet or exceed international standards for protection and performance.
Nomex® arc flash technical videos
See how flame-resistant garments perform under a variety of test conditions and the predicted burn injury associated with each in our collection of videos.
Information & ideas
Flame & arc flash protective clothing in the cleanroom
Nomex® provides cleanroom PPE that protects against a range of thermal hazards.
