A revolutionary new armor relies on a liquid that hardens when something hits it, promising unprecedented protection while letting soldiers move freely, unrestricted by bulk and weight. Protection for ...

Kevlar EXO™, the next-gen aramid fiber, is expanding its capabilities in life protection with the launch of its use in hard ...

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 ...

From protecting first responders to fueling the world’s fastest cars and fortifying spacecraft, Kevlar® EXO™ represents a ...

In a groundbreaking development, scientists have engineered a bulletproof material that leverages the power of carbon nanotubes to deliver a performance three times stronger than Kevlar. This ...

Kevlar and ceramic body armor can potentially stop a bullet and prevent the death of a soldier, but tends to be bulky and restricts movement. Certain types of armaments can also pierce Kevlar. Defense ...

A new type of body armor might be 10 times more effective than standard Kevlar vests many law enforcement officials wear, according to Steve Kelly of the Tacoma-based company Moor Innovative ...

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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, will increase ...

If researchers are successful, Kevlar-based armor will soon be able to protect the wearer from more dangers than bullets and fire. Yuyu Sun and Jie Luo of the University of South Dakota have ...