Labelling update
October 1st 2006 DuPont is making changes to its NOMEX garment labelling programme to increase the level of quality assurance offered to users in Europe. The standard NOMEX label is now subject to stricter licensing criteria. The label certifies that products are made from genuine NOMEX fibres and selected fabrics that meet DuPont performance standards – now higher than before. Standard NOMEX labels and tags are an immediate assurance for buyers that the performance of single and multiple fabric constructions surpass regional and country specific norms for heat and flame protection. The NOMEX quality promise is taken a step further with the introduction of a premium brand label, the NOMEX NQP label, which certifies the performance in use of finished products as well as the materials that go into them. All garments with this label have undergone extensive testing. DuPont's Thermo-Man and Arc-Man equipment is used to precisely monitor performance in extreme heat environments. The new variant of the NOMEX red and black label certifies them as 'Performance Tested Garments' and is licensed for use by a group of European manufacturers participating in the NOMEX Quality Partnership. More articles from Dupont Personal Protection: | 
