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Fabric Comparisons DuPont Nomex ® IIIA — aramid fibre manufactured by DuPont. Blend of 93% Nomex ® , 5% Kevlar ® , and 2% static dissipative fibre. • Inherently flame-resistant — won’t melt, drip, or support combustion in the air. • FR cannot be degraded by laundering. • Char length less than 4". • Moderate moisture regain. • Should not be considered where critical static control is required. • Easy to maintain. • Very low shrinkage. • Colour can change with overexposure to UV. • Estimated wear life is three to four years. FireWear ® — blend of 55% FFR (Fibrous Flame Retardant Fibre) and 45% combed cotton manufactured by Springfield Fabrics. • Inherently flame-resistant. • FR cannot be degraded by laundering. • Char length less than 6". • Excellent moisture regain. • Should not be considered where critical static control is required. • Wovens require at least “touch-up” ironing. • Low shrinkage. • Good colour fastness. • Estimated wear life is about 1.5 years. Indura ® Ultra Soft ® FR Cotton — natural fibre taken from the cotton plant and treated with flame retardant. • Known as the “comfort” fibre. • Good moisture regain. • May be considered where critical static control is required. • Wovens require ironing. • Estimated wear life is one year. Proban ® FR Cotton — natural fibre taken from the cotton plant and treated with flame retardant. When flame comes into contact with Proban ® treated cotton, an insulating char is formed with no melting, smouldering, or after glow. • Retains comfort factors of untreated cotton, such as air permeability and moisture transmission. • Won't cling to the wearer's skin. • Does not build up static electricity. • Wovens require ironing. • Estimated wear life is less than one year. Poly/Cotton — 65% polyester/35% cotton. • No flame resistance and will melt under high heat. • Moderate moisture regain. • Should not be considered where critical static control is required. • Requires at least “touch-up” ironing. • Very low shrinkage. • Good colour fastness. • Estimated wear life is two to three years. Fibre Flame Resistance Comfort Ease of Maintenance Durability Cost Nomex ® IIIA FFFF FFF FFFF FFFF $$$$ FireWear ® FFF FFF FFF FF $$$ Indura ® Ultra Soft ® FR Cotton FF FFFF FF FF $$ Proban ® FR Cotton F FF FF F $+ Poly/Cotton 1 FFF FFFF FFF $ 1 No flame resistance and melts under high heat. FFFF = the highest performance. $$$$ = the highest cost. 2 www.starfieldlion.com ®
Why Choose DuPont Nomex ® ? Inherently Flame Resistant for Superior Performance Starfield-Lion garments made from DuPont Nomex ® IIIA brand fibre have proven performance and permanent flame resistance. Nomex ® Performance Advantages • Meets NFPA 1975 Standards. • Self extinguishes. • Won’t melt or drip. • Low fabric shrinkage during flame exposure reduces the chance of skin contact with hot fabric. • Nontoxic when heated to flame temperatures. • FR qualities remain throughout the life of the garment – they won’t wash or wear out. Great Styles with Great Comfort Starfield-Lion‘s classic time-tested styles maintain their shape and fit for comfortable 24-hour wear. Uniforms of lightweight Nomex ® IIIA are used by many departments during summer weather with excellent results in terms of comfort and breathability. Easy to Maintain, Always Looks Great Public safety garments of Nomex ® IIIA are literally wash and wear. They can be laundered using normal, commercial laundering or dry cleaning techniques. Because the flame-resistant protection is part of the fibre, the protection cannot be washed or worn out. Long Wear Life Means More Economical Garments made from Nomex ® IIIA also exhibit greater abrasion resistance, low shrinkage, and colour fastness. This translates into superior durability. The average wear life of Starfield-Lion garments made from Nomex ® is between three and five years. Compare that to one year for cotton or two years for FireWear . While the initial cost for a garment made with Nomex ® fibre is more than other fibres, it is significantly less expensive in the long run. Over a four-year period, the total cost (initial price and replacement costs) for 200 sets of shirts and pants of cotton is about $72,000. Garments made from Nomex ® are just $38,000 (see figure 1). Figure 1: Savings Model – Starfield-Lion Garments of Nomex ® Iiia Cost in thousands 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Four Year Cost Analysis (200 Sets of Shirts and Pants) nomex ® $38M $54M $18M Cotton Initial Purchase Price Replacement Costs Garments Material Comparison Nomex ® IIIA Cotton Flame Resistance Inherent None Moisture Regain 4.5% 75% Wear Life 4-5 years 1 year Thermal Protection 30-40% Predicted Burn Injury Initial Cost 1.6 1 70-90% Predicted Burn Injury Starfield-Lion 800-473-5553 3
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