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. ÌýÌý
  Fiber blend
  Kevlar®, Nomex®, antistatic fiber Â
  Fabric construction
  Plain weave ÌýÌý
  Weight
  150 g/m2 / 4.5 oz/yd2 ÌýÌý
  Applications
  Pilots, air crew
Resources
  Nomex® Essential 450A   Technical data sheet
Nomex® Essential Arc 650Â
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 Â
  Fabric construction
  Twill weave ÌýÌý
  Weight
  220 g/m2 / 6.5 oz/yd2Ìý ÌýÌý
  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. ÌýÌý
  Fiber blend
  Kevlar®, Nomex®, antistatic fiber Â  Fabric construction
  Plain weave ÌýÌý  Weight
  150 g/m2 / 4.5 oz/yd2 ÌýÌý  Applications
  Pilots, air crewResources
  Nomex® Essential 450A   Technical data sheet
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Nomex® Essential Arc 650
Nomex® Essential Arc 650Â
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 Â  Fabric construction
  Twill weave ÌýÌý  Weight
  220 g/m2 / 6.5 oz/yd2Ìý ÌýÌý  Applications
  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
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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 andÂ
long-lasting protective
solutions
Helps provide valuable
escape time
Will not melt
or drip
Putting protection to the test
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