Nomex Gloves
Nomex is a flame resistant high tech polyamide fibre that scientists developed and adapted into a commercial product over 30 years ago. It was discovered that the heat and flame resistant properties of nomex allowed protection of material it is used in under extreme hostile and dangerous conditions. Nomex gloves are one of many different items of clothing and protective apparel this fibre is used in because of its fire resistant properties. These days’ nomex gloves are worn for protection by wearers involved in a number of hazardous sports and industries where fire is a constant threat.
Why wear nomex gloves
Today the frightening threat of exposure to fire from combustible high octane fuel has encouraged wearers involved in the motor racing industry to use high tech apparel such as nomex gloves because of there protective properties. These days you will find most grand prix, formula and Indy drivers wearing nomex gloves. The reason why these gloves are so popular is because the proven flame resistant properties of nomex fibre protect the wearer from burns because it forms a protective barrier between the heat core and the bare skin. In the car racing world drivers and pit crews will apart from wearing nomex gloves they will be outfitted in full length body suits manufactured from nomex fabric for maximum thermal protection.
The advantages of wearing nomex gloves
The key advantage of nomex gloves over other gloves available on the market is they provide the wearer protection from intense heat up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit. Nomex gloves are therefore extremely popular and ideal for a wide range of professions where protection from fire hazards is a necessity such as car racing and fire fighting. They are also used by astronauts, SWAT teams, military units and law enforcement agencies around the world. These day’s many glove manufacturers use nomex material and fibre to make fire resistant nomex gloves in a wide range of attractive styles and colours available for consumer and industrial use at a reasonable price.
Some popular nomex gloves available to consumers
- Double layer knitted Nomex Glovespad. Made by RJS. These gloves are particularly popular with grand prix drivers and are made of a calfskin palm over 2 layers of nomex. The glove has an all gauntlet top and bottom.
- Single layer knitted Nomex Glovespad. Made by RJS. These nomex gloves are also very popular with professional race drivers and are made of a comfortable calf skin palm over 1 layer of nomex and fitted with a velcro enclosure.
- Black HellStorm Aviator Nomex gloves. These classic designer flight gloves have a premium grade cowhide leather palm and fingers. They are also soft and durable with extra elastic to ensure a nice snug fit.
- Hatch Flight Nomex gloves. These gloves have been designed expressly to US specifications with double stitching and an extended length. They have 100% Dupont nomex fabric back with a soft cowhide palm and are available at an affordable price.
- US Military Nomex gloves. A popular glove worn by general aviator pilots for protection. These gloves are ‘gauntlet’ style made with a soft leather palm and flame retardant nomex uppers. Available in green/grey.
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