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01-04-2015, 11:43 AM
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nomex or proban?
pros& con opinions wanted
I lean towards nomex but....
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01-04-2015, 01:15 PM
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Re: nomex or proban?
Proban is a chemical process to make different fabric (usually cotton) flame retardant. In general it is stiffer, heavier and cheaper. Nomex is a flame retardant fabric (needs no treatment). It comes in different weaves with "functions", some breathe some stretch some is shiny etc etc. In general a Nomex fabric gives better comfort.
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01-04-2015, 01:37 PM
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Re: nomex or proban?
There are other fabrics that are/were available on production or custom bases. Durette and PBI/Kevlar are two such.
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01-04-2015, 02:00 PM
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Re: nomex or proban?
Today many nomex fabrics have a 5% (para aramid) Kevlar Mix.
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01-04-2015, 02:29 PM
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Re: nomex or proban?
I've used both but the nomex is so much more comfortable, both sets of my gear are Sparco bought from Biondo...great product and great service.
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