• Fiber Type: Meta-Aramid
• Finishes: Soft
• Thread Construction: Spun from staple
• Application: Used for manufacturing military and civilian protective clothing where flame or heat resistance is required. Nomex® has better long-term resistance to heat than Kevlar®.

(Nomex® is a registered trademark of DuPont™.)

Sizes Available

• Medium: T-40, T-60

Advantages

• Excellent resistance to heat exposure.
• Good resistance to most organic solvents.
• Not affected by age.
• Excellent mildew resistance.
• Excellent abrasion resistance.
• Superior long-term resistance to heat compared to Kevlar.

Comments

• Decomposes quickly if exposed to chlorine bleach.
• High elongation may require special machine adjustments.
• Very expensive when compared to other types of threads.