For example, regular Kevlar is roughly 0.26 or .27 inches thick, and the new material could be as thin as 0.19 inches, says Hovanec. “It’s a noticeable decrease in thickness of the material.” ...

The Kevlar-E is an oddity. It’s the hull of an early-1970s-vintage 2S1 self-propelled howitzer with the turret and 30-millimeter gun of a BMP-3 from the late 1980s. But with a few enhancements.

DuPont has launched a new version of its Kevlar fabric called EXO. The company says it is the most significant aramid fiber innovation in over 50 years with better ballistic protection and it's ...

Because Kevlar fibers, the kind used in bulletproof vests, are mixed in with the asphalt, an innovation that District 3 County Commissioner Myles Davidson uses anytime he can to extend the life of ...

DuPont introduced Kevlar EXO in April 2023, describing the new material as "the most significant aramid fiber innovation in over 50 years." Aramids are a class of sturdy, ...