Nylon, polyester and acetate may sound like innocuous fabrics, but wearing them might actually increase the severity of arc flash-caused injuries, because they tend to burn longer than other textiles and can even melt on the skin, according to OSHA1.
DuPont Protection Technologies and Milliken & Company have launched DuPont™ Nomex® CXP® fabric by Milliken, an inherently flame-resistant material that helps protect against both fire and electric arc flash threats.