J & K Ross and DuPont Personal
Protection have developed
ARCBAN, a range of CE certified arc
flash protective garments made from
Nomex. The garments have been
designed to be layered to offer the
relevant level of protection and
ensure the worker is not restricted by
cumbersome clothing.

J & K Ross and DuPont
recommend that all the layers
including undergarments are made
of Nomex, which is an inherently
flame resistant meta-aramid fibre
that does not melt, drip or support
combustion in the air. The thermal
behaviour of Nomex is due to its
molecular structure and is not
achieved by applying a flame
retardant chemical substance to the
fabric, yarn, fibre or polymer. This
means Nomex offers permanent
protection that cannot be washed or
worn away.