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| NOMEX |
| NOMEX® is an aramid fiber manufactured by DuPont. For clothing applications, it is offered as NOMEX® IIIA, a blend of 93% NOMEX®, 5% KEVLAR®, and 2% static dissipative fiber. NOMEX® is inherently flame resistant and this property cannot be degraded by laundering. NOMEX® is unaffected by most acids, except for some strength loss after long exposure to hydrochloric, nitric, and sulfuric. It has generally good resistance to alkalis. NOMEX® has excellent resistance to mildew, aging and abrasion. Natural (undyed) NOMEX® is not white and will yellow with exposure to sunlight. Accordingly, some lighter dyed shades will discolor rapidly. These lighter shades are available in solution dyed form. |
| Excel-FR |
| Excel-FR: Excel-FR is the latest advance in flame-resistant protection available only from industry leader Bulwark. Excel-FR has set a new standard for consistent quality with its state-of-the-art continuous finishing process. Excel-FR is yet another example of Bulwark's heritage of innovation and uncompromising commitment to wearer safety. It comes in 100% cotton fabric with a range of weights from 6.5 oz. to 14.75 oz. The Excel-FR offers unbeatable protection in foundries, flame cutting and welding, electrical industries. All Excel-FR apparel is permanently treated to guarantee flame resistance for the life of the garment. |
| Excel-FR ComforTouch |
| Excel-FR ComforTouch: offers the same protection of Excel-FR with a difference of feeling; the Cotton’s comfort of 88% and the Nylon’s durability of 12% provides long-lasting protection for nearly all work environments involving ferrous metals, as well as electrical utilities and the chemical, oil, gas and petrochemical industries. Naturally, Excel-FR ComforTouch flame resistance is engineered to last for the life of the garment. |
| PBI GOLD |
| PBI GOLD is a synthetic polybenzimidazole fiber made by Celanese Advanced Materials, Inc. which may be used alone or in blends. PBI Gold® is a 60% KEVLAR® aramid/40% PBI blend fabrics offered by PGI DIFCO and Southern Mills for career apparel applications. PBI TriguardTM is a blend of 20% PBI, 30% LENZING FR® and 50% Micro Twaron®. PBI fiber has excellent resistance to most acids and alkalis. PBI has good resistance to mildew and aging. Prolonged exposure to sunlight will cause darkening and loss of tensile strength. PBI fiber has fair abrasion resistance, but the PBI Gold® blend has very good abrasion resistance. |
| VINEX |
| VINEX® FR-9B® is a blend of 85% vinal (a synthetic fiber composed of vinyl alcohol units with acetal crosslinks) and 15% FRR rayon, offered in the U.S. by Westex, Inc. Its primary use is in resisting molten aluminum splash. Almost exclusively in the aluminum casting industry, where its unique ability to shed molten aluminum is valued. VINEX® (also known as FR-9B®) is inherently flame resistant, and this property cannot be degraded by laundering. VINEX® is highly resistant to a wide variety of most common acids and alkalis with no observed loss of fabric strength. However, concentrated nitric acid will degrade the fabric. VINEX® does not provide personal chemical protection to the wearer. Where chemical exposure is a hazard, appropriate specialized barrier garments should be selected. Resistant to most organic solvents. Chlorine bleach will not damage the fiber, but will result in discoloration of the shade. Relatively poor resistance to mildew, aging and sunlight. Abrasion resistance is fair. |
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