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Military From the Vietnam era through engagements in the Balkans, Afghanistan and Iraq, DuPont™ Kevlar® has helped protect soldiers from serious or even fatal injuries. From helmets to gloves to anti-mine boots, vehicular armor to heavy duty protection such as the cupola protective ensemble (CPE) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (bomb) suits, Kevlar® technology has a wide range of military applications. Kevlar® KM2® technology provides enhanced fragmentation resistance, along with substantially improved bullet protection. Today's helmets made with Kevlar® are 10% to 20% more resistant to fragments than the previous generation of helmets made with Kevlar®. And Kevlar® materials offer high chemical and flame resistance, while remaining comfortable and breathable enough for the challenges of combat. Body Armor DuPont™ Kevlar® fabric is extremely lightweight —comfortable enough to improve mobility and reduce fatigue for soldiers in the field. » More Helmets Helmets made with DuPont™ Kevlar® meet demanding requirements for protection against a wide range of threats, including bullets, shrapnel and fragmentation. » More Vehicular Armoring The last few years of combat in places like Iraq and Afghanistan has proven the need for strong, lightweight armor to protect trucks and other ground vehicles. » More Gloves For decades, DuPont™ Kevlar® technology has protected soldiers’ hands from cuts, slashes, abrasions and fire. » More DuPont Government Solutions From defense to construction to homeland security, DuPont provides innovative solutions. We’re helping public servants get their jobs done. DuPont™ Nomex® Learn how Nomex® fibers are helping protect soldiers and military vehicles from the thermal dangers encountered on the battlefield.
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