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Minerals, Metals, and Other Materials

Man-Made Products

What is Kevlar?

The registered trademark Kevlar refers to synthetic fiber called liquid crystalline polymers. Discovered by Stephanie Kwolek (1923–), Kevlar is a thin, very strong fiber. It is best known for its use in bulletproof garments.



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