Nomex® fabric for utilities
Nomex® continues to meet or exceed global standards for protection and performance for workers in the utilities industry
Nomex® offers a tested and proven portfolio of arc flash solutions that deliver unparalleled and uncompromising protection and comfort. Nomex® fabric provides safety managers with peace of mind, and workers with the confidence they need to get the job done.
Discover the Nomex® fabric portfolio for utilities
Nomex® Xtreme Arc
Nomex® Xtreme Arc provides an ATPV of 12 to 19 cal/cm2, making it the most innovative and comfortable arc flash and FR protection for workers facing high-risk electrical exposure.*
Nomex® Arc
Along with its Nomex® legacy thermal protection, Nomex® Arc delivers >8 cal/cm2 ATPV arc flash protection for superior protection and performance.*
Nomex® Essential Arc
Nomex® Essential Arc provides reliable arc flash performance with enhanced garment durability for fewer replacements.
*The Nomex® Xtreme Arc and Nomex® Arc double-faced fabric technology sacrifices the external face to protect the internal face after exposure to arc flash. This technology reduces burn severity, increasing overall protection for workers.
Through our understanding of the industry and collaboration with our partners, Nomex® helps workers overcome the challenges they face
Nomex® fabric provides the extreme protection that workers deserve to meet the demands of the utilities industry.
Arc flash protection with heat and flame resistance**
Built-in heat and flame resistance
Better protection at longer exposures and higher temperatures
Inherent protection; can’t be washed out or worn away
Resists tears and abrasions
Extremely durable and long-lasting protective solutions
Helps provide valuable escape time
**All fabrics in our portfolio are suitable for arc flash protection as per NEC, NESC, NFPA 70E and OSHA requirements.
European Weaver Solutions based on Nomex®
Broad selection of well established and innovative Nomex® fabric systems offering for arc flash and FR protection provide ATPV from 8 to above 41 cal/cm2.
Nomex® based fabrics offer variety of colors including high-visibility, heavier basis weights, weaving types, knits, finishes – all available through European Partner Weavers.
Color examples
Refer to fabric sample for true color representation.
Red
Black
Hi-vis yellow
Weights
From 220 g/m2 up to 410 g/m2
Fiber blends
Nomex®, Kevlar®, other technical fibers, antistatic fiber
Navy
Orange
Green
Nomex® fabric for manufacturing & transportation
Because tough jobs call for tougher protection, Nomex® fabric offers proven FR and arc flash solutions for the hazards that manufacturing and transportation workers face.
Nomex® fabric for oil & gas
From the rig to the refinery, Nomex® fabric provides unparalleled FR protection and comfort for workers in the oil & gas and petrochemical industries.