Bulletproof jackets are made using a composite material called Kevlar.

• Kevlar is a strong and lightweight synthetic fiber.

• It is five times stronger than steel on an equal weight basis.

• Kevlar is resista...read more

Currently, synthetic laminates based on aramid fiber (Kevlar/Twaron) [6,7]; ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (Dyneema/SpectraShield) [8], and PBO fiber (Zylon) [9] are commonly used as backing in bulletproof vests.