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When everything is on the line, choose ® Essential Arc

Engineered to provide reliable arc flash Injuries due to arc protection for electricians, utility workers and flash account for 80% of the total electrical injuries other industrial workers around the world, in NA Transmission and ™ ® Distribution Industry DuPont Nomex Essential Arc also offers Source: Frost & Sullivan report the inherent flame-resistant (FR) protection of Nomex® combined with the strength of ™ ® NFPA 70E® compliant DuPont to give workers the proven CAT 2 arc protection performance they need to face workplace hazards with confidence.

Extreme protection—so workers can do the job and get home safely

Arc flash protection Provides increased Inherent protection; Higher ATPV* than other along with heat and protection at longer can’t be washed out NFPA 70E® compliant flame resistance exposures and higher or worn away CAT 2 garments temperatures *Per measured weight. Exceptional durability for longer wear life and lower lifecycle costs

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Lasts longer than other NFPA 70E® Resists tears and abrasion Stays looking like new— compliant CAT 2 fabrics for so fewer repairs and even after 100 washes* longer wear life replacements required *When laundered in accordance with garment manufacturer’s guidelines 3-year wear life vs. <1-year wear life for FR-treated cotton/nylon blend

~2X stronger* vs. FR-treated / blend ~35% stronger* vs. Tencel/modacrylic/ blend ~20% stronger* vs. modacrylic//aramid blend

*Measured per ASTM D5034.

Lighter, cooler feel for maximum comfort Color Refer to fabric sample for true color representation.

Navy* Medium blue

Lower weight than Moisture/sweat wicks Highly breathable other NFPA 70E® away quickly so for reduced compliant CAT 2 workers feel drier heat stress garments for increased comfort Royal blue Dark gray

Certifications Nomex® fabric solutions are certified to meet the listed standards.* ASTM F1506 CGSB 155.20 IEC 61482-2 Orange Khaki NFPA 2112 ISO 11612 EN 1149-5 *8 oz/yd2 / 271 g/m2 available only in navy. *Certifications for the fabrics vary by region. Contact a DuPont representative for additional details. Weight 6.5 oz/yd2 / 220 g/m2 For more information 8 oz/yd2 / 271 g/m2 To learn more about Nomex® Essential Arc, including pilling, colorfastness, and use and care, visit nomex.com/fabrics blend Nomex®, Kevlar®, modacrylic, antistatic fiber

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