Top Results for Aramid
Developed by DuPont, Kevlar is a synthetic para-aramid fiber used where high strength relative to weight and resistance to damage matter. Applications include ballistic armor, high-performance tires and ropes, with protective products used by law enforcement, military personnel and industrial worker...
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Iconic para-aramid with exceptional strength and heat resistance, deeply trusted in protective and industrial applications.
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Nomex is a heat-resistant meta-aramid fiber developed by DuPont and introduced commercially in the 1960s. Unlike many thermoplastic fibers, it does not melt or drip when exposed to high temperatures, and its flame resistance is inherent to its molecular structure rather than supplied by a surface tr...
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Benchmark flame-resistant aramid for firefighting and racing, highly trusted though less strong than Kevlar.
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