Nomex® Comfort with EcoForce™ Finish
Introducing a more sustainable, chemical repellent fabric
DuPont™ Nomex® Comfort with EcoForce™ Finish is designed specifically for workers in the oil & gas and chemical manufacturing industries—providing FR and chemical protection in accordance with EN 13034.
Made with a chemical repellent finish that’s made from over 50% bio-based materials and not based on fluorine chemistry, Nomex® Comfort with EcoForce™ Finish provides superior, sustainable performance that’s designed to last.
The European Green Deal
The European Green Deal is driving major changes in the design, manufacturing, traceability, recyclability, durability, use, re-use and end-of-life of products across multiple industries, including textiles, which encompasses flame-resistant (FR) fabrics.
We have gathered information outlining how the European Green Deal is impacting the textiles sector, as well as information about our latest innovation in FR textiles—DuPont™ Nomex® Comfort with EcoForce™ Finish—that addresses some of the European Green Deal key expectations.
DuPont Announces 2023 Nomex® Innovation Award Winners
Awarding customer ingenuity in designs made with DuPont™ Nomex® that help enhance end-user comfort and protection needs for firefighting and technical rescue applications.
The performance only Nomex® can provide
Better protection at longer exposures and higher temperatures
Inherent FR protection that cannot be washed out or worn away
Repellency efficiency after 100 cleaning cycles*
Resists tears and abrasion
Helps provide valuable escape time
Lasts longer than other protective fabrics
Made with a chemical repellent finish that’s made from over 50% bio-based materials**
Provides exceptional comfort***
*According to ISO 15797 industrial laundering requirements, the fabric continues to maintain its performance in accordance with the initial requirements of EN 13034, EN ISO 11612 and EN 1149-5
**Significant wash durability of Nomex® Comfort with EcoForce™ Finish fabric can reduce the need for reimpregnation when compared with existing solutions
***No irritation observed with Nomex® Comfort with EcoForce™ Finish fabric in skin patch test
Sustainability & performance
We’re committed to delivering superior protection while creating a more sustainable future for everyone. Contact us to find out more on high-performing sustainable products.
Nomex® fabric solutions
The tested and proven performance of DuPont™ Nomex® is now available in lightweight, comfortable, highly breathable fabrics that meet or exceed international standards for protection and performance. From arc flash to heat and flame, Nomex® fabric helps you face every job with confidence.
