Spun Nomex® Thread (A-A-55217)

Spun Nomex Thread While both Kevlar® & Nomex® fibers are chemically similar, they are different in some ways. Nomex® is extremely heat resistant. It will not char at temperatures higher than 675 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes it extremely desirable in safety garments used in potentially high heat applications.

Fiber Type Aramid
Finishes Soft
Thread Construction Spun from Staple
Sizes Available Light: T-27
Medium: T-40, T-60
Heavy: T-80, T-90
Advantages
  • Excellent resistance to heat exposure.
  • Good resistance to most organic solvents.
  • Not affected by age.
  • Excellent mildew resistance.
  • Excellent abrasion resistance.
  • Superior long-term resistance to heat compared to Kevlar.
Comments Decomposes quickly if exposed to chlorine bleach.
High elongation may require special machine adjustments.
Very expensive when compared to other types of threads.
Mil-Spec Approved by the Federal Government to supply Nomex (Spun) under Federal Specifications A-A-55217
 Nomex® is a trademark of E.I. DuPont DeNemours, Inc.