| There are a wide range of fire resistant fabrics | | | | range of texture and thicknesses and can be |
| available if you are looking to get some fire | | | | used for a wide range of purposes. However, |
| resistant clothing made. However, there are a lot | | | | they come in three variations which are Nomex |
| of factors to consider when you are deciding to | | | | AP, Nomex IIIA and Nomex Limited Wear. The |
| buy these kinds of fabrics and material. The most | | | | Nomex AP fabric provides protection from burns |
| important thing to consider is the job that you are | | | | that result from electrical arc fires and the Limited |
| going to take up. You will have to choose the | | | | Wear fabric protects from flash fires. Nomex IIIA |
| fabric depending on the type of job. For example, | | | | is in fact the most popular of all as it has a static |
| if your job involves working close to flammable | | | | dissipative. |
| material, firefighting ensemble will hinder your | | | | There are other materials such as flame resistant |
| movement as the material of these kinds of | | | | cotton which are treated with phosphonium salt |
| ensemble is too thick and they will become | | | | precondensate. This treatment helps to provide |
| uncomfortable. | | | | protection from flame and fires. Cotton and nylon |
| The key is in fact to choose something that will | | | | blends are also offered by manufacturers as a |
| provide protection as well as comfort. Nomex is | | | | means of protection from fire. Although the |
| the most popular kind of flame resistant fabric | | | | styles of the garments vary the fabric used in |
| used these days. This fabric comes in a wide | | | | very much similar. |