DuPont Nomex® IIIA — aramid fibre manufactured by DuPont. Blend of 93% Nomex®, 5% Kevlar®, and 2% static dissipative fibre.

FireWear® — blend of 55% FFR (Fibrous Flame Retardant Fibre) and 45% combed cotton manufactured by Springfield Fabrics.

Indura® Ultra Soft® FR Cotton — natural fibre taken from the cotton plant and treated with flame retardant.

Proban® FR Cotton — natural fibre taken from the cotton plant and treated with flame retardant. When flame comes into contact with Proban® treated cotton, an insulating char is formed with no melting, smouldering, or after glow.

Poly/Cotton — 65% polyester/35% cotton.

Fibre

Flame Resistance

Comfort

Ease of Maintenance

Durability

Cost

Nomex® IIIA

••••

•••

••••

••••

$$$$

FireWear®

•••

•••

•••

••

$$$

Indura® Ultra Soft® FR Cotton

••

••••

••

••

$$

Proban® FR Cotton

••

••

$+

Poly/Cotton

1

•••

••••

•••

$

1 No flame resistance and melts under high heat. •••• = the highest performance. $$$$ = the highest cost.


Dupont Nomex Kevlar