Kevlar (para-aramid) [2] is a strong, heat-resistant synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora. Developed by Stephanie Kwolek at DuPont in 1965, [3][2][4] the high …

Created by Stephanie Kwolek, DuPont™ Kevlar® is a heat-resistant para-aramid synthetic fiber with a molecular structure of many inter-chain bonds that make Kevlar® incredibly strong. Best …

Kevlar® is an organic fiber in the aromatic polyamide family. The unique properties and distinct chemical composition of wholly aromatic polyamides (aramids) distinguish them—and …

Apr 1, 2025 · Kevlar, trademarked name of poly-para-phenylene terephthalamide, a nylonlike polymer first produced by Du Pont in 1971. Kevlar can be made into strong, tough, stiff, high …

May 17, 2023 · Polymer means that Kevlar is made from many identical molecules bonded together (each one of which is called a monomer). Plastics are the most familiar polymers in …

At its core Kevlar is an extremely lightweight, yet strong synthetic polymer that is weaved into a material that is 5 times stronger than steel when the weight is equal. Kevlar has an incredibly …

Polymer composites can use Kevlar as a reinforcement instead of glass or carbon fiber. The aromatic nylon fiber, Kevlar, can be combined with polyamides (nylon), polyesters, epoxies, …

The unique properties and distinct chemical composition of wholly aromatic polyamides (aramids) distinguish them - and especially Kevlar® - from other commercial, man-made fibers. Kevlar® …

Oct 17, 2006 · KEVLAR is a long, chain-like molecule known as a polymer, which consists of repeating units called monomers. A KEVLAR fiber is an array of molecules oriented parallel to …

The chemical structure of Kevlar consists of long, rod-like polymer chains that are highly oriented and hydrogen-bonded, creating a rigid and tightly packed fiber. This molecular arrangement …