Nomex

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Trademark.

1. a brand of lightweight, heat-resistant aramid fiber used in clothing, especially for firefighters.

Example Sentences

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

A neighboring whiteboard listed the names of smokejumpers on call, and the loft had a firehouse feel as they milled about in T-shirts, boots and fire-resistant Nomex pants that allow for a quick transition if the base’s air raid siren goes off, signaling a fire response.

From Seattle Times

My daughter ran in as I was putting on my Nomex fire clothing, which she has seen me do dozens of times.

From New York Times

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

Children tried on so-called turnouts — the black flame-retardant Nomex suits worn by firefighters — and posed for pictures with Smokey Bear.

From New York Times