AirWeave makes Nomex® fabric cooler -- Occupational Health & Safety

Springfield

AirWeave makes Nomex® fabric cooler

AirWeave™ Technology provides up to 40 percent more airflow for a cooler Nomex® fabric. In response to requests for cooler fabric made with DuPont™ Nomex®, Springfield developed AirWeave™ Technology – a weave that makes FR fabric more breathable. It provides optimized moisture management and unbeatable tear resistance to keep the wearer cooler, drier, and more comfortable.

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