A light weight and slim form are two very desirable attributes when it comes to next-gen armor materials, and we're seeing scientists make impressive gains in this area, inspired by everything from ...

Weight is often a key consideration for scientists pushing the boundaries of bullet-proof materials, imagining armor that keeps the wearer safe while also improving their mobility. Engineers at the ...

Being able to move around comfortably in body armor is important for wearers to maximize their efficiency, whether in combat or other security or surveillance functions. DuPont, the originators of ...

Recent laboratory experiments using novel 3D printing approaches with nanotechnology yielded a lattice structure that stopped projectiles better than Kevlar or steel at a much lighter weight.

Kevlar® EXO™ from Dupont is the most significant aramid fiber innovation in over 50 years and an entirely new technology platform developed to serve endless applications where performance and ...

DuPont will debut Kevlar ® EXO™ at the Best Ranger Competition (April 14-16, 2023), which brings together some of the United States military’s most talented soldiers to go head-to-head in a grueling ...

DOVER, Del. (AP)-- DuPont will invest $500 million to increase production of Kevlar, best known for its use in military body armor, the company said Wednesday. The expansion, when complete in 2010, ...