For example, regular Kevlar is roughly 0.26 or .27 inches thick, and the new material could be as thin as 0.19 inches, says Hovanec. “It’s a noticeable decrease in thickness of the material.” ...

You know what Kevlar is. It’s the material that is often used to make vests or other gear to protect against projectile impacts.It’s good at what it does, which is to make sure that whatever ...

The development of the K9 Kevlar sweater is an offshoot of a larger project with the Department of Defense that’s still in the works to create a new form of ballistic protection for active-duty police ...

Today, Kevlar ® is used in hundreds of products, including bulletproof vests, spacecrafts, helmets, tennis racquets, tires, and protective gloves. Born in New Kensington, PA, Kwolek developed a love ...

DuPont has launched a new version of its Kevlar fabric called EXO. The company says it is the most significant aramid fiber innovation in over 50 years with better ballistic protection and it's ...

The Kevlar-E is an oddity. It’s the hull of an early-1970s-vintage 2S1 self-propelled howitzer with the turret and 30-millimeter gun of a BMP-3 from the late 1980s. But with a few enhancements.

Kevlar is a fiber that’s stronger than steel, and it’s revolutionized everything from military and police body armor to sports equipment. For our “Hidden Histories” series this Women’s ...

Kevlar and Nomex are both heat-resistant fibers. Kevlar is a synthetic, light-weight fiber that is used to produce body armor, coatings, cables, and mining protective equipment, among other things.

DuPont’s new ultra-lightweight Kevlar® paper has a nominal thickness of 1 mil (0.001” / 25 μm) and an areal weight of 18 gsm, resulting in a 30% core weight reduction ...

Dupont (NYSE:DD) is evaluating the sale of its Kevlar and Nomex brands, which could see about $2 billion in a deal. The chemical manufacturer is working with advisers as it considers options for ...

Nomad’s new Kevlar-reinforced Universal Cable might be the last cord you’ll buy By Rikka Altland , CNN Underscored Published 12:04 PM EST, Tue February 4, 2025 ...