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DuPont™ Nomex®, the heat resistant fiber used in products ranging from protective apparel to electrical insulation, marks its 40th anniversary this year, as demand increases for the high-performance material and its numerous applications. Nomex® is an inherently flame-resistant, high-temperature fiber that will not melt, drip or support combustion in air. It also delivers outstanding resistance to a broad range of chemicals and is offered in paper, felt, fabric and fiber forms.

Nomex® brand fiber is used across a diverse range of applications, but it is perhaps best known as a critical component in protective apparel. Today, more than three million firefighters around the world are protected by turnout gear, stationwear and accessories made of Nomex® due to its unique combination of flame protection, durability and mobility. Nomex® also is used in apparel worn by military pilots and combat vehicle crew; auto racing drivers, pit crew members and track officials; and industrial workers at risk from flash fire and electric arc hazards. Troops in Iraq are being outfitted with Nomex® apparel to protect them from burns caused by roadside bombs, one of the greatest threats to American troops......
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