About Flame Resistant Fabrics used by Topps Safety Apparel |
Topps Safety Apparel made of NOMEX IIIA
• Fabric Content: DuPont NOMEX® IIIA aramid (93% NOMEX - 5% KEVLAR - 2%Carbon).
• Characteristics: Inherently flame resistant anti-static fabric engineered to reduce "nuisance" static. Self-extinguishing, will not ignite, melt, drip or burn. These characteristics make NOMEX® an exceptional all around fabric for applications such as petroleum refining, petro-chemical, fire service, and gas and electric utilities.
Nomex® is a registered trademark of DuPont.
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Topps Safety Apparel made of INDURA
• Fabric Content: INDURA® (100% Flame Resistant Cotton).
• Characteristics: 100% cotton treated with a permanent flame resistant finish. INDURA® offers protection with the comfort and affordability of cotton. INDURA® is most popular in industrial applications and is effective protection against potential risks associated with welding and similar activities. INDURA® retains the beneficial properties of natural cotton for wearer comfort and absorbency.
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Topps Safety Apparel made of FIREWEAR
• Fabric Content: FIREWEAR® 55%FFR™ (Fibrous Flame Retardant Fiber) - 45% Cotton.
• Characteristics: Inherently flame resistant woven and knit fabrics. Blended from cotton and a fiber designed to smother flames when exposed to fire. The FFR™ Fiber is designed to emit a noncombustible gas through microscopic pores in the fiber when the fiber is exposed to flame. This gas smothers the flames much like a fire extinguisher. FIREWEAR® fabrics are blended with cotton and thus have many of the natural benefits of cotton; breathability, high-moisture regain, and lightweight comfort.
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Topps Safety Apparel made of T UFFWELD
• Fabric Content: TUFFWELD® (60% Lenzing FR™ - 40% Kevlar®).
• Characteristics: Designed for welding applications, offering good protection against constant weld spark spatter. TUFFWELD® offers inherent FR protection with a high level of comfort and durability. Exceptional lightweight comfort with superb wicking so you can stay cooler and drier even under demanding conditions.
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Topps Safety Apparel made of PBI Gold
• Fabric Content: 40% PBI® - 60% Kevlar®).
• Characteristics: PBI® - KEVLAR® blended fabrics have excellent flame resistance and are self-extinguishing. Does not burn, melt or drip. This fabric is comfortable because it is absorbent and soft. Retains dimensional stability at high temperatures and is flexible without embrittlement even when exposed to flame or heat.
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