Premium Materials
in Every Garment
We source only from certified mills and licensed brand holders — Nomex® by DuPont, Kevlar® by DuPont, Cordura® by Invista, Thermolite® by Invista — because the material is the foundation of the protection.
The Fabric Determines the Protection Level
Protective performance in PPE starts long before a garment is cut and sewn. Inherent flame resistance — as found in Nomex® — is a property of the polymer chain, not a chemical treatment applied to the surface. This distinction is critical: topical FR treatments degrade with washing, but inherent FR performance cannot be laundered out. When you specify a garment made from Nomex® or Kevlar®, you are specifying a material where the protection is inseparable from the fiber itself.
Material traceability is equally important. Premium Safety Apparel sources fabric exclusively from licensed mills that hold the relevant brand certifications from DuPont and Invista. Every production batch is traceable from mill certificate through fabric lot number to finished garment and test report — documentation that supports your compliance requirements and simplifies audits.
Nomex® — Inherently Flame Resistant
Meta-aramid fiber that doesn't melt, drip or support combustion. The global standard for FR workwear in oil & gas, fire fighting and electrical safety.
- Inherent FR (not topical)
- Does not melt or drip
- EN ISO 11612 / EN 469 / NFPA 2112
- 210–340 gsm range
- 20+ wash durability
Kevlar® — Para-Aramid Strength
5× stronger than steel by weight, Kevlar® provides cut resistance, heat resistance and structural reinforcement in gloves and garment panels.
- EN 388 Level 4–5 cut resistance
- Heat resistant to 300°C+
- Lightweight and flexible
- Used in gloves and reinforcement panels
Cordura® — Abrasion Resistance
High-tenacity nylon with proven military-grade abrasion resistance. Available in 500D and 1000D for workwear and equipment applications.
- 500D and 1000D options
- Exceptional abrasion resistance
- Water repellent (DWR)
- UV resistant
Thermolite® — Thermal Insulation
Lightweight synthetic insulation used as liner batting in aluminized approach suits. Retains warmth even when compressed and adds minimal bulk.
- Lightweight vs. down equivalent
- Insulates when wet
- Low allergenic risk
- Used in aluminized suit liners
Traceability from Mill to Garment
Every roll of Nomex® and Kevlar® used in our production is sourced from licensed mills that hold active authorization agreements with DuPont. This means the fiber content, weave specification and brand authentication can be verified at every stage of the supply chain — not just at the finished garment level.
Mill certificates accompany every fabric delivery, linked by lot number to the finished garment production record. When we ship an order, we can provide the complete chain of documentation: from the DuPont-licensed mill certificate through the fabric lot number, production batch record, finished garment inspection report and third-party test certificate.
This traceability is particularly important for Nomex® and Kevlar® because the inherent FR and cut-resistance properties are inseparable from the authentic fiber. There is no functional equivalent — an unlicensed aramid fabric cannot carry the brand name, cannot be certified to the same standards and cannot provide the same level of auditable assurance to procurement and EHS teams.