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MOLECULE™
IS THE RIGHT WAY TO CARE FOR NOMEX® AND OTHER TECHNICAL
FABRICS
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Motor
sports injuries have decreased in recent years, thanks
to improvements in the quality of protective gear. But
despite driver and industry precautions, racing is still
a dangerous sport.
Exposure to a flash fire for even a few seconds can lead
to serious injury or loss of life. Severe skin burns
occur more often than they should because protective
clothing is not properly cared for or has not been made
resistant to flammable liquids.
Racing suits made from Nomex® technical fabric have
extraordinary properties to protect drivers from flames
and heat. Care instructions published by Nomex®
manufacturer DuPont™ state that this unique fabric
requires special care to be fully effective. DuPont’s
laundering guide cautions Nomex® users that the fabric
must be kept clean. “Flame resistance can be compromised
by the presence of flammable contaminants on the
garment…,” the guide explains.
However, DuPont™ advises against using ordinary soaps
for removing these contaminants. “Soap scums may be
flammable and could adversely affect the thermal
protective performance of the garment,” DuPont’s care
guide warns.
Further, laboratory testing and analysis demonstrate
conclusively that untreated Nomex® fabric will absorb
flammable contaminants, creating a significantly higher
risk of injury.
Side-by-side experiments in a controlled research
facility reveal that if Nomex® fabric is not treated
with MOLECULE™, there is a measurably higher chance that
during a flash fire, flames will breach the protective
layers of Nomex fabric, and directly burn exposed skin.
The Molecule™ Technical Fabric Care System cleans,
protects, and refreshes Nomex® fabric to ensure safety
and comfort.
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