Kevlar
Fiber
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Kevlar is a strong, heat-resistant synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora. Developed by Stephanie Kwolek at DuPont in 1965, the high-strength material was first used commercially in the early 1970s as a replacement... Wikipedia
Typically used in: Glove, Bulletproof vest, Jacket, and more
Inventor: Stephanie Kwolek
Invention date: 1965
Strength: about 3,620 megapascals
Parent material class: synthetic fiber, Aramids, materials