Nomex

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Trademark.

1. a brand of lightweight, heat-resistant aramid fiber used in clothing, especially for firefighters.

Example Sentences

This class of polymers includes the fiber Kevlar, which is used to make bulletproof vests, and the fire-resistant fabric Nomex.

From Popular-Science

The material's introduction to the world of motorsport began in 1966, when racing driver and safety advocate Bill Simpson met astronaut Pete Conrad, who introduced him to Nomex.

From Ars Technica