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Old 6th May 2013, 16:38
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There seems to be some ignorance regarding the use of Nomex suits - they MUST be combined with cotton undergarments to give the proper protection against fire.

When tests are done on the UK Mil flying kit - a series of burn tests are conducted on dummies with various levels of protection - the tests clearly show how the cotton underwear provides the insulating layer preventing the heat being transmitted directly from the Nomex to the skin.
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