Is Kevlar one of the architectural wonders of the future? In Ellen Kullman’s opinion, it’s a slam-dunk. The DuPont CEO -- the first woman to ever hold the job -- traveled to Bushy Park, South Carolina ...

Silk isn't just great as a smooth fabric for luxurious clothing: it's finding a wide range of uses in everything from edible food-preserving wrappers to skin-friendly wearable health monitoring ...

Genghis Khan’s armor makers probably never took a formal course in materials science, but they were skilled materials scientists just the same. According to historians, the early-13th-century Mongol ...

Protective clothing worn by firemen and other emergency workers may soon get a germ-fighting upgrade. Researchers in South Dakota report progress toward the first Kevlar fabrics that can kill a wide ...

BYU mechanical engineers have created an origami-inspired, lightweight bulletproof shield that can protect law enforcement from gunfire. The new ballistic barrier can be folded compactly when not in ...

HAINING, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, January 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The global demand for high-performance materials is undergoing a significant transformation, driven ...

The Dainese D1 Kevlar jeans feature a heavyweight blend of denim with Kevlar fibers incorporated into the weave. Additional abrasion protection is provided in the form of “Kevlar Jersey” knitted ...

In 2012, the DuPont Corp. announced it would cease production of Nomex® filament yarns for the fire service. Nomex filaments have long been favored for use in thermal liner face cloths, where mobility ...

Winners demonstrate how Nomex® and Kevlar® fabrics and fibers can advance sustainability, multi-hazard protection, and firefighter safety. DÜSSELDORF, Germany, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont ...

Ahmedabad: The imagery of bulletproof vests often involves bulky jackets that are not only heavy but can also restrict movement. But as safety comes first, other things take a backseat. The design, ...