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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Body armor has a clear purpose: to prevent a bullet, or perhaps a ...

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 ...

You may not realize it, but fibers made from Kevlar are spun into materials used to make cellphones stronger, to make boats and airplanes lighter and faster and to make equipment that can withstand ...

University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers have created a nanofiber material that outperforms its widely used counterparts—including steel plates and Kevlar fabric—in protecting against high-speed ...

Kevlar underwear can protect U.S. Marines against blast fragments flying like bullets through the air, but it lacks the comfort of simple cotton undies or silky unmentionables. Now the U.S. military ...

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, ...

Maybe you're still warming up to wearables, but would you pull on a sweater that's a circuit board? You soon could, because a team of engineers from Hong Kong Polytechnic University have created a ...

It's been 40 years since a Dupont scientist discovered Kevlar, which researchers first thought might be good for tires. Now it's synonymous with bulletproof vests. The biggest factory is in Richmond, ...