Kevlar (para-aramid) [2] is a strong, heat-resistant synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora. Developed by Stephanie Kwolek at DuPont in 1965, [3][2][4] the high …

Kevlar® fibers are so tightly spun that it is nearly impossible to separate them. When a bullet or other high-velocity projectile hits Kevlar®, the fibers essentially catch the projectile while …

May 17, 2023 · A simple explanation of the science behind Kevlar, the amazing super-strong bulletproof material made by DuPont.

Nov 3, 2025 · Kevlar, trademarked name of poly-para-phenylene terephthalamide, a nylonlike polymer first produced by Du Pont in 1971. Kevlar can be made into strong, tough, stiff, high …

Jun 17, 2025 · Kevlar is a lightweight, high-strength fabric made from tightly packed polymer chains with strong hydrogen bonds. It offers exceptional durability, being five times stronger …

Mar 10, 2025 · Kevlar is a highly resistant synthetic aromatic polyamide. Its crystalline molecular structure, reinforced by hydrogen bonds, gives it outstanding and unique mechanical and …

Kevlar fiber is one of the most renowned high-performance synthetic materials, celebrated for its exceptional strength, heat resistance, and durability.

Jun 12, 2025 · Kevlar is a high-performance synthetic fiber known for its exceptional strength, stiffness, and resistance to heat and chemicals. Developed in the 1960s by chemist Stephanie …

Stephanie Louise Kwolek (/ ˈkwoʊlɛk /; July 31, 1923 – June 18, 2014) was an American chemist known for inventing Kevlar (poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide). Her career at the DuPont …

DuPont™ Kevlar® is an incredibly strong, durable and lightweight para-aramid synthetic fiber known for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Resistant to cuts, heat and chemicals, …