Kevlar
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Fiber type | Synthetic fiber |
|---|---|
| Characteristics | Heat resistant, Strong |
| Typically used in | Glove |
| Bulletproof vest | |
| Jacket | |
| Chaps | |
| Sleeve | |
| Combat helmet | |
| Ballistic face mask | |
| Cycle tires | |
| Parent company | DuPont |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2980171 |
About Kevlar
Kevlar is a heat-resistant and strong synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora. Developed by Stephanie Kwolek at DuPont in 1965, this high-strength material was used first commercially in the early 1970s as a replacement for steel in racing tires.