Wilmington, Delaware – August 2025 – DuPont de Nemours Inc., one of the world’s largest chemical companies, is evaluating the potential sale of its iconic Nomex and Kevlar brands as part of a broader corporate restructuring strategy. The company confirmed in a press release that it has retained advisers to review strategic options, including a possible divestiture valued at approximately $2 billion.
The move follows DuPont’s restructuring plan announced in May 2024, which outlined the separation of its electronics manufacturing business into a standalone publicly traded company. The carve-out is expected to be completed by November 1, 2025, when the new entity will officially launch on the stock exchange.
Strategic Review of Industrial Technologies Unit
Nomex and Kevlar, both renowned for their heat- and flame-resistant properties, are part of DuPont’s Industrial Technologies division. Even after the electronics spinoff, this division will remain under DuPont’s control. The company emphasized that the strategic review is aimed at maximizing value creation and ensuring business focus, though no final decision on a sale has been made.
DuPont had also previously considered divesting its water and filtration technologies unit, but those plans have since been put on hold.
About the Brands
- Nomex®: A flame-resistant and heat-resistant fiber widely used in aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. Its protective fabrics are essential for flight suits, firefighter uniforms, and thermal insulation.
- Kevlar®: A lightweight, high-strength synthetic fiber known for its durability and resistance to heat. It is used in a wide range of industries, from body armor, mining equipment, and protective clothing to paints, cables, and industrial composites.
A Legacy of Innovation
DuPont, headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, has a long history of pioneering specialty materials and advanced solutions. Its portfolio spans multiple industries, including agriculture and food, automotive, electronics, construction, energy, oil and gas, personal protective equipment, and industrial biotechnology. The company is also known for its development of high-performance polymers such as neoprene, nylon, polyester films, Tyvek®, and Freon refrigerants.
Looking Ahead
By considering the divestiture of Nomex and Kevlar, DuPont signals its intent to streamline operations and reallocate resources toward growth areas aligned with sustainability and advanced manufacturing. The outcome of the review could reshape the company’s portfolio and have significant implications for global supply chains that rely on high-performance protective materials.
Industry analysts suggest that, given the global demand for flame-resistant and high-strength fibers, a sale could attract interest from private equity firms or industrial conglomerates seeking to expand their advanced materials businesses.
For now, DuPont continues to evaluate its options, with investors and industry stakeholders watching closely for updates ahead of the planned electronics business spin-off in late 2025.