Firefighters have a heavy load to bear — their turnout gear shouldn’t add to it. DuPont™ Nomex® and Kevlar® help manufacturers create fire resistant liners, outer shells, moisture barriers, station wear and accessories that not only stand up to the thermal hazards they may face, but also help get the job done without impacting their mobility. Best known for its cut resistance, strength and use in ballistic and stab-resistant body armor, Kevlar® is also lightweight, comfortable, thermally protective and durable. Nomex® fiber is inherently flame resistant, tough and flexible. DuPont™ Nomex® Nano and Nomex® Nano Flex are used in thermal liners, interfaces and hoods to help mitigate the risks of smoke particles and heat stress that firefighters face. To learn more about how DuPont collaborates with firefighters and garment manufacturers to develop innovations that help improve firefighter safety, visit the Nomex® Knowledge Center at https://www.nomex.com/knowledge.
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