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Nomex is a
trademarked term for an
inherently flame-resistant
fabric with meta-aramid
chemistry widely used for
industrial applications and fire protection...
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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...
- a fire-resistant hood and fire-resistant gloves,
nowadays often made of
Nomex. Anti-flash gear
protects to the head, neck, face and
hands from short-duration...
- in his
combat against enemies,
having the
properties of both
Kevlar and
Nomex. It
protects him from
gunfire and
other significant impacts, and incorporates...
- (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...
- strong, heat-resistant
synthetic fiber,
related to
other aramids such as
Nomex and Technora.
Developed by
Stephanie Kwolek at
DuPont in 1965, the high-strength...
- neoprene, nylon, Corian, Teflon, Mylar, Kapton, Kevlar, Zemdrain, M5 fiber,
Nomex, Tyvek, Sorona,
Corfam and
Lycra in the 20th century, and its scientists...
- 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...
- 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...
-
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...
