pilot#476398 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 If you buy a flight suit that states its made of "meta aramid" and "para aramid", is it the same quality of flame resistance as one that states its made from the trademarked names of NOMEX and Kevlar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Nomex is meta-aramid. Kevlar is para-aramid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot#476398 Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Yes I know, but from what I read Nomex is the brand name for Dupont's meta aramid. So basically I was wondering if its worth paying 50 bucks more for that Nomex name, or are the other brands just as good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counterrotate Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 There is really not much of a difference. The quality is a little better. Is it $50 better? I don't think so, but maybe you will. It's your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avbug Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Ask for swatches and do a burn test on your own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Check this site: http://www.dpp-europe.com/Too-much-para-aramid-may-reduce.html?lang=en 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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