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At DuPont, we know
superior thermal protection is your top priority. That protection is assured
with apparel and accessories manufactured with
NOMEX®. Unlike other materials and fibers available to
firefighters and emergency service personnel, turnout gear, EMS wear,
Stationwear and accessories made of NOMEX® are inherently flame-resistant and
won’t melt, drip or support combustion in the air. And, the thermal protection
offered by NOMEX® is permanent — its superior flame resistance cannot be
washed out or worn away.
RJ
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Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2003 5:52
PM
Subject: Re: flight suits
To everyone,
I obtained my information from my pilots who are
all former military. This is the information they provided me when we were
considering the change in fabric. That is what I get for believing them! I was
also told that Nomex must be line dried to maintain the flame retardant by a
flight suit representative. I must say that the cost of Nomex can be
prohibitive to smaller programs and when full Nomex undergarments are not
worn, there is still a major risk for burns. Unless the suit is completely
zipped to the collar, Nomex undergarments are worn, and the sleeves are left
down all the time, it is still almost a wash when deciding between Nomex and
Poly-cotton. I do not profess to be a chemical expert. I was just passing on
information that I have been told since I began flying. I can also tell you
that I have seen some flight crews in Nomex suits so tight they could barely
more and so loose you could fit another person in them. There must be
consistent sizing to offer the best protection also. When provided with the
facts that we had and the cost and discomfort, my team decided to go with
Poly-cotton and are happy with them. But I do thank everyone for the
information.
