Fabrics woven of Nomex® fiber have good resistance to many chemicals and are highly resistant to most hydrocarbons and many other organic solvents. Their acid resistance is superior to woven nylon fabrics. Fabrics woven of Nomex® fibers exhibit good resistance to alkalis at room temperature but degrade at high temperatures.
Compared to woven nylon fabrics, fabrics woven of Nomex® fiber exhibit higher resistance to beta and gamma radiation, to X-rays, and to water or steam at high temperatures. Therefore, fabrics woven of Nomex® fibers are excellent candidates for protective industrial apparel, aerospace fabrics, and substrates requiring radiation resistance.
Nomex® multifilament fiber can be package dyed in many colors.