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Uses & Applications The worldwide recognition Kevlar® brand fiber has earned as a high-performance material for helping to protect human life extends far beyond the body armor used by the military and law enforcement community. A unique combination of properties makes Kevlar® the first choice for an ever-growing number of applications where a reduction of weight, increase in strength and resistance to corrosion produce significant improvements in safety and efficiency. Today, Kevlar® is used in everything from airplane parts to reinforced suspension bridge structures to suspension bridge cables to fiber optic cables, not to mention a variety of consumer goods. Chances are you either use Kevlar® or come into contact with it on a regular basis. Law Enforcement Law enforcement officers wear body armor made with Kevlar® to protect them from potentially fatal injury in the line of duty, and to provide the lightweight comfort they need to do their jobs. » More Correction Institutions Corrections professionals who have the potential to be assaulted with knives, ice picks and shanks wear body armor made with Kevlar® fibers designed to help specifically to counter those threats. » More Military Americans serving in every branch of the Armed Forces since the 1970s have depended upon Kevlar® in body and vehicle armor to help protect them from combat hazards, such as ballistic projectiles, explosive fragmentation and open flame. » More Multiple threat protection DuPont™Kevlar® MTP technology helps protect military and law enforcement personnel who face multiple threats from firearms, knives and other puncture-producing weapons. » More Automotive uses for Kevlar® Kevlar® pulp and fibers help improve the performance and durability of power train and body components used in passenger vehicles, trucks and race cars. » More Mass transportation Aerospace companies have used Kevlar® to innovate safety and performance features that have redefined the economics of the transportation industry, and rail car and ship builders are following their lead. » More Kevlar® in Fiber optics Kevlar® fibers and filaments help strengthen countless miles of cables containing glass fibers that transmit voice, data and video signals. » More Ropes and Cables Its resistance to chemicals and temperature extremes make Kevlar® an ideal component for ropes and cables under severe loads in harsh environments. » More Adhesives, Sealants & Coatings In adhesive, sealant, coating and fiber-reinforced applications, Kevlar® provides superior viscosity control and lower costs. » More Composites The ideal balance of strength, stiffness and light weight properties of Kevlar® make it ideal as a composite in wind turbines, construction and marine applications. » More Oil and gas Offshore oil and gas facilities count on the all-conditions strength of DuPont™ Kevlar® because it resists corrosion and elongation, and is up to 95% lighter than steel in seawater. » More Industrial gloves and apparel Gloves and protective clothing made from Kevlar® fiber provide superior cut and abrasion resistance and comfort for professionals who work with glass, sheet metal and other hazardous objects. » More Consumer applications for Kevlar® The remarkable strength-to-weight ratio of Kevlar® fibers allows manufacturers to offer consumer products that are light, durable and comfortable. » More Other uses for Kevlar® DuPont™ Kevlar® goes into several items that defy simple categorization, but are nonetheless prevalent in everyday life. » More		Helpful Links Related Industries Automotive Government Wire & Cable Materials Building & Construction Related Products Personal Protection
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