Independent tests confirm permeation resistance (1st April 2012)

Tests conducted by an independent laboratory show that Tyvek L1431N fabric has a high barrier performance that provides excellent protection against liquid permeation.

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Comfort and protection (1st February 2012)

The West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has taken delivery of the latest heat and flame protection technology in its selection of a new firefighting turnout gear made from Hainsworth TITAN fabric that incorporates DuPont

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Coverall and guide (1st February 2012)

A variety of products will be on show from DuPont Personal Protection including the Proshield FR and the DuPont Arc Guide.

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DuPont launches the new Tyvek Labo coverall at Health and Safety '11 - South, Sandown - to protect the wearer, products and processes (18th February 2011)

The controlled environments in laboratories or the pharmaceutical industry mean that people working in those environments, the products being manufactured or the production processes all need protecting...

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DuPont launches the new Tyvek Labo coverall - to protect the wearer, products and processes (6th December 2010)

The controlled environments in laboratories or the pharmaceutical industry mean that people working in those environments, the products being manufactured or the production processes all need protecting...

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Are you about to choose your teams’ chemical protective clothing? (9th September 2010)

Ask the right questions, advises Dupont, as not all materials offer the same protection barrier...

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Well dressed? (1st February 2010)

Nomex ProVis is based on an engineered blend solution manufactured with a DuPont proprietary spinning technology.

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High-vis Nomex (1st November 2009)

With an increasing demand from industrial workers and contractors operating in high risk areas to wear an EN471 (high visibility) compliant garment with the additional benefits of heat and flame protection, DuPont Perso

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Brand new (1st October 2009)

At this year's A+A DuPont will be showcasing its latest developments in personal protection garments incorporating the well-known brands Nomex, Kevlar, Tyvek and Tychem.

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Electric arc protection from head to toe (1st October 2009)

PWG has launched a High Energy Arc Kit made from DuPont Nomex that has Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) >40 cal/cm2. Certified to IEC 61482-1-1 and IEC 61482-1- 2 class 2, the kit consists of a jacket, trousers, hoo

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Testing campaign launched by the French Ministry of Labour (1st September 2009)

Following a PPE monitoring campaign by the French Government DuPont has been informed that none of its products fall short of required performance of protective clothing and can therefore remain on the market.

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Clothing protects from virus spread (1st September 2009)

With swine flu rapidly sweeping across the globe, in some occupations it may be necessary to wear protective clothing to help minimise the spread of the swine flu virus.

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Accessories range (1st June 2009)

DuPont Personal Protection has expanded its range of protective wear with a new range of partial protection accessories made of Tychem.

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New website (1st May 2009)

New from DuPont Personal Protection is a website dedicated to providing advice and information to assist in the correct selection of garments and wipes to help ensure effective contamination control for every working en

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More wear, less tear (1st February 2009)

At cement and aggregate producer Holcim's AG Lägerdorf site in Germany, employees working in cement production have switched from wearing disposable garments made of SMS material to wearing limited use type 5/6 chemical

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Dual fabric coverall (1st October 2008)

The DuPont Tyvek Dual coverall is a Category III, type 5 and 6 protective garment that features a front and sleeves made entirely from Tyvek fabric and a back panel made of DuPont's Advanced Composite Technology (ACT)

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En166bsplash protection for metal workers (1st August 2008)

DuPont Personal Protection, in conjunction with weavers, knitters and garment manufacturers in the Nomex Quality Partnership Programme, has developed Nomex MetalPro Plus, a fabric that offers a high level of protectio

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DuPont Nomex expansion plans on track (1st August 2008)

DuPont has invested 100M USD in an expansion plan that will dramatically increase the capacity of Nomex staple products in the Asturias plant. The project, which commenced in January 2007 and is on schedule to complet

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Seminar success (1st June 2008)

Around 600 delegates from all over Europe travelled to Ardooie, Belgium, in March to attend a series of ER and industry-specific seminars hosted by DuPont Personal Protection in association with Sioen.

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Protects from chemicals (1st June 2008)

Rohm and Haas, developer and manufacturer of additives for plastics, paints and coatings, has appointed DuPont Personal Protection to provide personal protection expertise for its 70 hectare, 'Seveso II, high threshol

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Fewer accidental burns injuries (1st April 2008)

The use of heat and flame protective clothing made of DuPont Nomex has helped to dramatically reduce the rate of accidental burn injuries over a four-year period at the Degussa plant of Roehm GmbH in Germany.

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Protective clothing; specialist speakers (1st February 2008)

Health & Safety 08 sponsor, DuPont Personal Protection, will have a team of protective clothing solution experts on its stand to discuss the products on show.

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Crime scene protection (1st February 2008)

Providing protection against biological substances, waterbased chemicals, liquid splashes, dry particulate hazards and dirt, coveralls made of Tyvek are suitable for use across a wide range of scientific support appli

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DuPont supports JOIFF with its new handbook on PPE selection, use, care and maintenance (3rd October 2007)

DuPont supports JOIFF with its new handbook on PPE selection, use, care and maintenance

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Business safety & sustainability (1st August 2007)

The inherent link between business safety and sustainability will be explored in a seminar hosted by DuPont, in partnership with the Institute for Management and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

The fu

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Business safety & sustainability (1st August 2007)

The inherent link between business safety and sustainability will be explored in a seminar hosted by DuPont, in partnership with the Institute for Management and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

The fu

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Protection on-board (1st August 2007)

The 22 specialists involved in building Luna Rossa yachts for the America's Cup selected DuPont Tyvek Classic coveralls to help protect them from potentially harmful substances. A total of 5000 Tyvek Classic garments were sel

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Protection on-board (1st August 2007)

The 22 specialists involved in building Luna Rossa yachts for the America's Cup selected DuPont Tyvek Classic coveralls to help protect them from potentially harmful substances. A total of 5000 Tyvek Classic garments were sel

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Handbook focuses on ppe selection (1st August 2007)

JOIFF, an organisation for emergency services management, has published a PPE handbook for people who select heat-and-flame protective clothing and equipment, which JOIFF member, DuPont, has printed and is distributing in con

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Handbook focuses on ppe selection (1st August 2007)

JOIFF, an organisation for emergency services management, has published a PPE handbook for people who select heat-and-flame protective clothing and equipment, which JOIFF member, DuPont, has printed and is distributing in con

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Helping cut burn risk (12th July 2007)

The risk of exposure to electric arc is a hot topic when working with electricity...

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Coverall role (1st June 2007)

At the Toulouse-Blagnac airport zone in France, Airbus staff rely on the protection of DuPont Tyvek® and Tychem® coveralls in paint spraying and aircraft maintenance and inspection applications.

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Helping cut burn risk (1st June 2007)

The risk of exposure to electric arc is a hot topic when working with electricity. No matter how many steps are taken to minimise the potential for an accident, it is crucial to be prepared for the worst, as Paul Read

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High-flying protection (10th May 2007)

DuPont protects AIRBUS workers with TYVEK and TYCHEM solutions...

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Best practice' advice (1st April 2007)

DuPont Personal Protection has structured an extensive calendar of events aimed at people who specify safety clothing that protects against occupational risks such as: intense heat and flame; harmful chemicals, dusts and fibr

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Helping to protect poultry workers (1st April 2007)

DuPont Personal Protection says its Tyvek Classic Plus coveralls can be used to help protect poultry workers who may be exposed to the Avian Influenza virus.

During routine inspection of poultry, it is important to protect p

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Labelling update (1st October 2006)

DuPont is making changes to its NOMEX garment labelling programme to increase the level of quality assurance offered to users in Europe.

The standard NOMEX label is now subject to stricter licensing criteria. The label certi

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Flame resistant (1st August 2006)

At Utility Live (26 to 28 September, Stoneleight Park, Coventry), the DuPont Personal Protection team will be displaying high performance, inherently flame-resistant fabrics and garments that incorporate Nomex brand fibre.

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Chemical clothing guide (1st August 2006)

DuPont Personal Protection has introduced a new brochure detailing its Tychem, Tyvek and Proshield chemical protective clothing solutions for the workplace.

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Cuts risk of heat stress (1st June 2006)

The new Proshield Comfort 60 coverall from DuPont is made with a new comfort fabric technology.

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Biohazard protection (1st June 2006)

To prepare Fleet Street's broadcasting and print media news teams for the possibility of a flu pandemic or other biohazard emergency, The Fleet Street Clinic has appointed DuPont Personal Protection to carry out a training session in the proper proce

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Suitably Protected (1st April 2006)

New products on the DuPont Personal Protection stand at Safety & Health Expo will include the Tychem C2 and Tychem F2 suits.

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Heavy Duty Chemical Protection Suits (1st December 2005)

A recent study by the International Labour Office indicates that every year more than 2.2 million people die from work-related accidents or illnesses.

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Special Needs Met (1st December 2005)

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is restoring the Windscale nuclear site to brownfield status. By 2015, it plans to have remaining nuclear facilities in a passively safe regime. When looking to improve the safety and protection of garments

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A Day on Safety (1st August 2005)

DuPont Personal Protection and a respiratory manufacturer are sponsoring a series of A Day on Safety seminars. A seminar is to be held in Aberdeen in November and two more will be held that month, one in Teesside and one in the Wirral. The seminars,

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Cutting the cut risk (1st June 2005)

Since introducing PPE incorporating DuPont’s Kevlar fibre, accidents at Pilkington’s float glass manufacturing facilities have reduced in severity and cuts have moved from number 1 to number 3 in the injury list.

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Protects against burns (1st April 2005)

Many BP workers exposed to the risk of flash fires rely on garments made from DuPont Nomex brand fibre to protect them from burns.

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New products on show (1st April 2005)

Safety & Health Expo 2005 will see DuPont Personal Protection exhibiting three new products.

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An extreme solution (1st April 2005)

Ian Clay attended a recent seminar held by DuPont Personal Protection where the company launched a range of innovative products due to be shown at the Safety & Health Expo 2005. Amongst these new products was the new NOMEX MetalPro suits that offer p

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PROTECTED FROM CABLE STRIKE (1st February 2005)

Fulcrum Connections works on behalf of Transco to provide gas connection services to 140 000 customers each year. To help protect themselves from burn injury in the event of cable strike, craftsmen wear garments made of DuPont Nomex brand fibre.

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Well suited to the task (1st December 2004)

Employees at boat builder Bénéteau are protected from the hazards of the job by DuPont Personal Protection’s Tyvek Classic coveralls.

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PROTECTION WHEN THE HEAT IS ON (1st October 2004)

DuPont Nomex brand fibre is available in a wide range of PPE, from turnout gear worn by firefighters to flame resistant coveralls for electrical workers and Formula One racing drivers, as well as poloshirts, underwear and socks.

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PROTECTED BY AN ANTISTATIC SUIT (1st August 2004)

In a number of working environments antistatic charging can put workers and production at risk.

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Fewer hand injuries (1st June 2004)

Introduction of gloves containing DuPont Kevlar brand fibre has drastically reduced hand and finger injuries at the Oldbury site of Tyco European Tubes.

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New products on show (1st April 2004)

New products will be launched by DuPont Personal Protection (DPP) at this years Safety & Health Expo.

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Limited-use clothing (1st February 2004)

When it comes to protective clothing, a multitude of health and safety and environmental factors can complicate the selection process.

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Cut the cost of injury (1st December 2003)

Competitive companies like to keep operational costs under control. Some costs are more visible than others. Many companies, for example, find it difficult to assess the ongoing cost of accidents and injuries as well as the longer term benefit of inv

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