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KEVLAR® is an advanced technology from DuPont that helps transform ordinary products into extraordinary ones. It
combines high strength with light weight, and comfort with protection. Products made with KEVLAR®—from
protective apparel and sports equipment to automotive parts and ropes used on the Mars Pathfinder—help those
who use them to do more, to go farther, to be even better at what they do.
KEVLAR® is 5 times stronger than steel on an equal weight basis, yet, at the same time, is lightweight, flexible and
comfortable. It is this unique combination of attributes that enable those who use it to realize success, to perform to
their fullest potential and to achieve their personal best.
The Properties of KEVLAR®
KEVLAR® is one of the most important man made organic fibers ever developed. Because of its unique combination
of properties, KEVLAR® is used today in a wide variety of industrial applications. KEVLAR® para-aramid fiber
possesses a remarkable combination of properties that has led to its adoption in a variety of end-uses since its
commercial introduction in the early 1970's.
Fibers of KEVLAR® consist of long molecular chains produced from poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide. The
chains are highly oriented with strong interchain bonding which result in a unique combination of properties.
General Features of KEVLAR® :
High Tensile Strength at Low Weight
Low Elongation to Break High Modulus (Structural Rigidity)
Low Electrical Conductivity
High Chemical Resistance
Low Thermal Shrinkage
High Toughness (Work-To-Break)
Excellent Dimensional Stability
High Cut Resistance
Flame Resistant, Self-Extinguishing
The Many Applications of KEVLAR® ?
Today, the story of KEVLAR® extends far beyond that DuPont laboratory. In the almost 40 years since its discovery,
KEVLAR® has played a significant role in many critical and diverse applications:
Ropes that secure the airbags in the crucial landing apparatus of the Mars Pathfinder
Small-diameter, lightweight ropes that hold 22,000 pounds and help moor the largest U.S. Navy vessels
Shrapnel-resistant shielding in jet aircraft engines that will protect passengers in case an explosion occurs
Run-flat tires that allow for greater safety because they won't ruin the rim when driving to the nearest assistance
Gloves that protect hands and fingers against cuts, slashes and other injuries that often occur in glass and sheet
metal factories
Kayaks that provide better impact resistance with no extra weight
Strong, lightweight skis, helmets and racquets that help lessen fatigue and boost exhilaration
As you can see, the application possibilities for KEVLAR® are endless.
KEVLAR®. It's the power of performance.
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