DuPont Is Said to Consider Sale of Kevlar, Nomex Safety Brands

DuPont de Nemours Inc. is considering a sale of two heat-resistant fiber brands as the chemical manufacturer undergoes a broader overhaul, people with knowledge of the matter said.

The Wilmington, Delaware-based company is working with advisers to look at strategic options, including a potential sale, for the Nomex and Kevlar brands, according to the people. The operations could fetch around $2 billion in a sale, some of the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.

Nomex is a flame and high-temperature resistant fiber used primarily in protective fabrics, garments and insulation for industries that include ...