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 Arc 650

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/yd   

    Applications
    Naval use

   *Fabric has minimum arc rating of 8 cal/cm2

   Resources

    Nomex® Essential  Arc 650      Technical data sheet

  • 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 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 

    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/yd   

        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

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

Inherent flame resistance
that can't be washed out
or worn away

Better protection at longer exposures and higher temperatures

Better protection at
longer exposures and
higher temperatures

Fabric made of strong fibers resists tears and abrasion

Fabric made of
strong fibers resists
tears and abrasion

Extremely durable and  long-lasting protective solutions

Extremely durable and 
long-lasting protective
solutions

Helps provide valuable escape time

Helps provide valuable
escape time

Will not melt or drip

Will not melt
or drip

 
 
 
 
 
 

Putting protection to the test

Thermo-Man®, used to demonstrate the heat and flame resistance of Nomex®

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®.

See Thermo-Man® testing capabilities
Arc-Man®, used to demonstrate the arc flash protection 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.

See Arc-Man® testing capabilities
 
 
 

As threats continue to change and evolve, we work tirelessly to keep your protective gear one step ahead.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Take the next step to improve safety and protection