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Nomex

American  
[noh-meks] / ˈnoʊ mɛks /
Trademark.
  1. a brand of lightweight, heat-resistant aramid fiber used in clothing, especially for firefighters.


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The suits are a weave of puncture-proof Kevlar and Nomex, and they’re made upstairs in a workspace laden with sewing machines and fabric bolts.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 2023

He suits up with NFPA-certified fire boots, Nomex fire-resistant clothing, a hard hat, goggles, leather gloves and a line pack containing food, 2 gallons of water, toiletries and a long-sleeved shirt or sweatshirt.

From Fox News • Aug. 3, 2021

They wear bright yellow flame-retardant Nomex suits and carry torches that drip burning petroleum.

From National Geographic • Dec. 17, 2020

Beyond Kevlar, Susan Kwolek was instrumental in the development of Nomex, a fireproof material, and was also involved in the creation of Lycra.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

Though occupationally he uniforms himself in Nomex race suits, there can be little doubt that for his day job in the communications department at Prada he wears big-boy pants.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2018

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