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About DuPont™ Kevlar® Correctional™

Kevlar® Correctional™ puncture-resistant fiber was developed to meet the specific threats faced by correctional officers, including assaults perpetrated with shanks, awls, spikes and handmade knives.

It is four times thinner than typical fibers used to stop ballistic weapons and five times stronger than steel on an equal-weight basis. The fiber’s thinness allows it to be woven so tightly together that when struck by sharp, handmade instruments, it absorbs and dissipates the energy of the puncture or penetration, preventing the weapon from pushing the fibers apart. Vests made with this technology provide outstanding protection, while remaining lightweight, flexible, concealable and wearable all day long.

DuPont engineered the superfine fiber structure to increase its energy absorption capabilities and combined this with tightly woven fabric to restrain the penetrating object.

Passing the Highest NIJ Stab Standard

In September 2000, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) developed a new standard for testing the stab resistance of personal body armor. One of the protection classes under NIJ Stab Standard 0115.00 is referred to as the "spike" class and covers threats that may be encountered in corrections facilities. Vest made with Kevlar®  Correctional Technology™ are the first all-fabric, flexible and lightweight systems to pass NIJ Stab Standard 0115.00 at all protection levels.