Is Nomex® Protective Apparel cost-effective?
Yes, Nomex® Protective Apparel is an excellent value, and over time are more cost effective than other protective fabrics. In fact, the outstanding wear life of Nomex® Protective Apparel can actually save your company money over the life of the garment. Nomex® Protective Apparel is extremely durable and lasts three to five times longer than conventional or chemically dependent garments. Industrial launderers estimate that Nomex® Protective Apparel can be washed and worn more than 125 times. For a $70 garment, that’s a cost of less than $0.56 per wearing. By comparison, ASTM STP 1133 reports that garments of FRT cotton can be washed and worn 25 to 40 times, so a $35 garment costs $0.88 to $1.40 per wearing. Of course, reducing or preventing a single personal injury could pay for a complete garment program with Nomex® Protective Apparel. A single flash-fire burn injury, for example, can require a month or more of hospitalization and continued treatment, at a cost of more than $1,000,000.
