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Bulletproof vests,more accurately known as bullet-resistant vests, are essential in modern defense, but how much do you ...

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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 ...

And, said Karl Chang, Kevlar Applications Development Engineer at DuPont, the fiber is so strong and lightweight that the uses for it continue to evolve – 50 years after Kevlar was first discovered.

DuPont developed both brands, which are known for synthetic-fibre protective equipment in the 1960s. Nomex is a heat and flame-resistant material used by firefighters, soldiers, and race car drivers.

The development of the K9 Kevlar sweater is an offshoot of a larger project with the Department of Defense that’s still in the works to create a new form of ballistic protection for active-duty police ...

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.” ...

Kevlar-infused asphalt roads: reduced rutting, cracking, 'alligatoring' When he first proposed the use of Kevlar-infused asphalt last year, Davidson explained the benefits to the Board of County ...

Kevlar-infused asphalt roads: reduced rutting, cracking, 'alligatoring' When he first proposed the use of Kevlar-infused asphalt last year, Davidson explained the benefits to the Board of County ...

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 ...

Kevlar-infused asphalt roads: reduced rutting, cracking, 'alligatoring' When he first proposed the use of Kevlar-infused asphalt last year, Davidson explained the benefits to the Board of County ...