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Nomex is a flame-resistant meta-aramid
material developed in the
early 1960s by
DuPont and
first marketed in 1967.
Nomex and
related aramid polymers are...
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melting point (>500 °C (932 °F)).
Common aramid brand names include Kevlar,
Nomex, and Twaron. The term
aramid is
shortened from
aromatic polyamide. It was...
- Sécurité, and the
Austrian units EKO
Cobra and WEGA.
Similar coveralls made of
Nomex in
olive drab (and more recently,
desert tan) are also used by the crews...
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consisting of a fire-resistant hood and fire-resistant gloves,
often made of
Nomex. The
purpose of anti-flash gear is to
provide protection to the head, neck...
-
modern IndyCar)
began wearing specialized fire suits. Most
modern suits use
Nomex, a
material developed in the 1960s
around the time fire
suits emerged. The...
- (closest to the
burner flame) is made from a fire-resistant
material such as
Nomex.
Modern balloons have been made in many shapes, such as
rocket ships and...
- suit is
constructed from
Kevlar with an
outer anti-static
cover of 50/50
Nomex/Kevlar and
comprises a jacket,
crotchless trousers,
groin cup, and rigid...
- neoprene, nylon, Corian, Teflon, Mylar, Kapton, Kevlar, Zemdrain, M5 fiber,
Nomex, Tyvek, Sorona,
Corfam and
Lycra in the 20th century, and its scientists...
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microfiber are made
variously of polyesters;
polyamides (e.g., nylon, Kevlar,
Nomex); and
combinations of polyester, polyamide, and polypropylene. Microfiber...
- in his
combat against enemies,
having the
properties of both
Kevlar and
Nomex. It
protects him from
gunfire and
other significant impacts, and incorporates...