The base materials are not new: Kevlar and Nomex, two common fibers in flame-resistant clothing, were first developed in the 1960s. But these clothes’ fiber blends and construction are always in ...

Understanding the ins and outs of FR clothing can go a long way toward protecting oil and gas workers from burn injuries and fatalities. There’s a lot to learn when it comes to... The weather outside ...

Supplier: Hammond Manufacturing Company Inc. Description: Features: Rear of units contain one or two flat removable panels (depending on console size) for easy modifications. Standard versions are ...

In the air, a fighter pilot wears fire-resistant Nomex gloves, which protect his hands from extreme heat in the event of fire. The gloves also keep his hands warm in cold weather. Made from cotton ...

Leather palms and fingertips, with other fire resistant fabrics like treated cotton or Nomex®. Image credit: Bennett Safety Wear Anti-vibration gloves are meant to protect a worker's hands when using ...

Flame resistant lab coats should be worn and ideally be made of Nomex or equivalent fire resistant material. For labs that routinely handle pyrophoric chemicals outside of an inert atmosphere glove ...

Everyone's dressed in full Nomex fire resistant shirts and pants, helmets to protect from flying things, and fireproof boots in case they step in holes of hot ash, which, by the way, I don't have ...

Kevlar is perhaps best known for its use in bullet-resistant body armor, but it also protects your hands from heat, abrasions, and cuts. Nomex is a fireproof fabric that race car drivers wear.

As the fire moved closer, the Forest Service officer pulled out two Nomex flame resistant jackets and two blanket-like fire ...

A plane dumped retardant powder on the Line Fire in California. Footage shows the aircraft releasing the substance, highlighting the intense efforts of firefighters to contain the blaze on ...

Narrator:Felix Baumgartner is making a journey to the edge of space. His survival will rely on two crucial pieces of equipment, his pressure suit, and space capsule. Each poses significant ...