To reduce the obvious risk factors and fatality associated with their job, fire-fighters in Kochi will be given advanced fire-fighting suits which would enable NATION WORLD ...

Most top-tier fire suits are constructed using a material known as Nomex. This synthetic woven material is highly resistant to heat, and better yet, it won't melt on your skin in case of a fire ...

Cyril E.Zachariah, vice-president of the local firm, said, “The fabric of the suit is based on ‘Nomex III A’ technology and is fully fire-retardant. Nomex III A is a form of flame-retardant ...

When E.J. “Bill” Simpson showed up at the Indianapolis 500 in the first-ever Nomex race suit and lit himself on fire to prove that this meager-looking piece of fabric could save lives, the ...

At the race track, it doesn’t take much to tell competitors apart in the crowds. Just look for the sponsor-laden—hopefully, in the driver’s case—fire suit, and you’ve found your person.

NASCAR fire suits are made with Nomex, a flexible fiber developed by DuPont, that protects up to 1,000-degree heat. ... “Fire suits are not necessarily completely fireproof,” Fiedler said.

Future Nomex fabrics should be more comfortable to wear, with better breathability, but DuPont's main focus is on reducing weight. "For example, Nomex fabric in workwear might have a density of ...

Auto racing safety pioneer Bill Simpson died Monday in Indianapolis at age 79 following a stroke, the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America announced on Facebook. Simpson was inducted into the hall ...