Nomex
Also known as meta-aramid
thumb|A firefighter in Toronto, Canada wears a Nomex hood in 2007.
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thumb|A firefighter in Toronto, Canada wears a Nomex hood in 2007.
Nomex is a trademarked term for an inherently flame-resistant fabric with meta-aramid chemistry widely used for industrial applications and fire protection equipment. It was developed in the early 1960s by DuPont and first marketed in 1967.