What is the strongest Kevlar armor?

Ballistic Protection Bullet proof vests at Levels I-IIIa use soft materials like Kevlar®®, which are incredibly strong and can trap and slow bullets to a complete stop. A bullet proof vest at Level IIIa can stop the vast majority of ammunition used in handguns, and is the strongest soft body armor available.

What can Kevlar armor stop?

Kevlar has been improved and otherwise refined to the point that it is now capable of stopping large-caliber handgun bullets. Other armor types include ceramic body armor and ultra-high density polyethylene, or plastic capable of stopping bullets up to armor-piercing .

Who is the leading supplier of Kevlar body armor?

ArmorCo Advanced Armor Products was started in 2001 and is one of the leading suppliers of Kevlar Bullet Resistant Fabrics and Bullet Resistant Panels in the USA. We also have bullet proof tiles, body armor and rifle plates.

Why are US troops wearing ceramic plates instead of just Kevlar?

There is a combination of forces at work, working to stop another combination of forces. Soldiers don the Interceptor Armor before going on patrol in Iraq. Kevlar itself is a plastic material five times stronger than steel. Everything about the material, from how it’s woven, right down to its molecular structure just screams strength.

What kind of clothing can be made out of Kevlar?

Riding shoes, firefighting apparel, body armor and body pads also rely on Kevlar’s unique qualities. Recently, an outdoor apparel company called Vollebak made a hoodie out of Kevlar fibers. The hoodie can literally survive extreme temperatures such as those on the poles of Mars or the surface of Mercury.

When was Kevlar first used in the military?

Developed by Stephanie Kwolek at DuPont in 1965, this high-strength material was first commercially used in the early 1970s. Typically it is woven into fabric or spun into ropes that can be used as such or as an ingredient in composite material components.