High-performance fibers are distinguished by their distinctive molecule and phase structures. Their use has gained momentum for creating military fibers. Aside from high modulus and tensile strength, ...

The U.S. military is interested in ‘super spiders’ capable of producing silk with extraordinary features. Don’t worry—it sounds more terrifying than it actually is.

According to Kennedy, the flexibility of Kevlar EXO lends itself to be used in applications like more conforming body armor. “In the past, often there’d be a very thick seam on the bust line.

Body Armor Innovation Award Winner Dupont Life Protection deserves the top spot—Kevlar EXO stands out for its substantial weight reduction, improved flexibility, and comfort.”— Michael Bun... "Lorem ...

Expert Panel Insights The expert panel, comprised of Michael Bundy, Iwan Luiten, and Jake Ganor—renowned professionals in the body armor industry ... commending Kevlar ® EXO™ for its ...

DuPont developed Kevlar in 1965 and was first commercially used in the 1970s as a replacement for steel in racing tires. Its normal form is as a rope or a sheet of fabric that can be used as an ...

For example, the traditional Kevlar fabric that would go into soft body armor weighs about 1 pound per square foot, and you need more than one square foot to do the job. But a new kind of Kevlar ...

Table 1: Global Body Armor Market Value (US$ Mn) & Forecast, by Type, 2017‒2031 Table 2: Global Body Armor Market Volume (Thousand Unit) & Forecast, by Type, 2017‒2031 Table 3: Global Body Armor ...

But the security guard's fire was stopped by the shooter's body armor, authorities say. Then, the shooter shot and killed the guard, Aaron Salter. "The security guard that was killed was a retired ...