Kevlar fiber Directory and Guide

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Kevlar: owned by Dupont. DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel. In 1802, DuPont was primarily an explosives company. One hundred years ago, their focus turned to chemicals, materials and energy. Today, they deliver science-based solutions that make real differences in people's lives around the world in areas such as food and nutrition, health care, apparel, safety and security, construction, electronics and transportation.

Kevlar, also known as Twaron and poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide, is a synthetic fibre that is five times stronger than steel, weight for weight. Kevlar is very heat resistant and decomposes above 400 C without melting. It is usually used in bulletproof vests, in extreme sports equipment, and for composite aircraft construction... More of the Kevlar definition

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