Fabrics

Inherent Flame Retardant Solution

NOMEX® IIIA:

Arvind Limited is the exclusive licencee of DuPont for manufacturing NOMEX® branded fabrics and garments in India. NOMEX® brand fibers are inherently flame resistant based on polymer chemistry. It will not diminish during the life of the fiber. It gives protection against flash fire and electric arc exposure. Apart from the very good FR properties, NOMEX® has also got very good tensile properties, chemical resistance and thermal stability. Presence of 5% KEVLAR® in the NOMEX® IIIA inhibits thermal shrinkage, thus reducing the probability of break-open and the subsequent loss of the protective barrier. It always comes with 2% pre-blended P-140 carbon based anti-static fibers for protection from static hazards.

PROTEX®:

Arvind also manufactures FR fabrics using the inherently flame-resistant PROTEX® modacrylic fibers from Kaneka Corporation, Japan. PROTEX® exhibits a high LOI value and is designed to blend perfectly with natural and man-made fibers to produce high quality textiles with superb handle, drape and appearance. PROTEX® does not melt or drip when ignited. A PROTEX® blended fabric will self-extinguish and form a char barrier that works as a shield to minimize fire damage. It is also available in hi-visibility colors certified as per EN-471 standards.