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Fiber Type: Meta-Aramid
Finishes: Soft
Thread Construction: Spun from staple
Application: Used for manufacturing military and civilian protective clothing where flame or heat resistance is required. DuPont™ Nomex® has better long-term resistance to heat than DuPont™ Kevlar®.

(DuPont™ and Nomex® are registered Trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and are used under license to A&E®.)

 

Sizes Available

Light: T-27 Medium: T-40, T-60 Heavy: T-80, T-90

Advantages

Excellent resistance to heat exposure. Good resistance to most organic solvents. Not affected by age. Excellent mildew resistance. Excellent abrasion resistance. Superior long-term resistance to heat compared to Kevlar.

Comments

Decomposes quickly if exposed to chlorine bleach. High elongation may require special machine adjustments. Very expensive when compared to other types of threads.