Better protection for firefighters at DuPont
20/03/2009
The new material, which will initially be used in thermal liners for firefighter turnout gear, can detect emergency conditions and automatically expand to trap more air for greater thermal insulation. It is specifically engineered to react and expand when temperatures reach 250 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Thermal liners made with Nomex On Demand are said to be thin and flexible, providing good thermal protection and mobility.
“Nomex On Demand is the first smart-fibre technology that helps protect lives,” said Tom Powell, vice president and general manager, DuPont Advanced Fiber Systems. “We are committed to protecting firefighters and other emergency responders with innovative products that will help enable them to perform their jobs as safely as possible.”
The new technology is commercially available in the US and Canada and will be available globally in late 2009. The company is also reviewing additional applications including wildfire control, oil and gas operations, military uses and auto racing.
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