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 …

DuPont™ Kevlar® fibers are used in a variety of clothing, accessories, and equipment to help make them safer and more durable. With five times the strength of steel based on an equal …

Oct 12, 2025 · Kevlar is a remarkable high-performance synthetic fiber characterized by its exceptional strength, lightweight nature, and excellent thermal and chemical resistance, …

Dec 18, 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 …

Sep 22, 2025 · Discover what Kevlar fiber is, how it’s produced, its unique properties, and why industries use it in aerospace, safety, and machinery.

Kevlar belongs to a class of synthetic fibers known as aromatic polyamides, or aramids. The chemical structure of Kevlar consists of long, rod-like polymer chains that are highly oriented …

Mar 10, 2025 · Kevlar is a synthetic fiber that excels due to its high resistance, tenacity, and lightweight nature. Kevlar is the ultimate ballistic material, known for its exceptional strength, …

DuPont™ Kevlar® fibers are used in a variety of clothing, accessories, and equipment to help make them safer and more durable. With five times the strength of steel based on an equal …

Kevlar fiber is an organic fiber in the aromatic polyamide family. It has a unique combination of high strength, high modulus, toughness, and thermal stability.

Jun 17, 2025 · Kevlar fabric is made of aramid fibers, which are tough, heat-resistant synthetic polymers. These fibers consist of tightly packed, rod-like aromatic polyamide chains linked by …