Stephanie Kwolek was the unlikely DuPont chemist who invented Kevlar, the miracle fiber five times stronger than steel.

"This work presents the fastest depolymerization ... to date under relatively mild conditions." Scientists achieve ...

It costs more on the front end, but an OK County commissioner says paving roads with the kind of material used in body armor ...

By the 20th century there was ballistic nylon, but it took kevlar to produce garments with real protection against projectile impact. Now a 3D printed nanomaterial might replace kevlar.

The Wilmington, Delaware-based company is working with advisers to look at strategic options, including a potential sale, for the Nomex and Kevlar brands, according to the people. The operations ...

Most notable among these is Kevlar ®, a heat-resistant material that’s five times stronger than steel, but lighter than fiberglass. Today, Kevlar ® is used in hundreds of products, including ...

Amid a deeper overhaul of its operations, Wilmington, Delaware-based DuPont (DD) de Nemours is considering selling two heat-resistant fiber ...

The global kevlar fiber market revenue was around US$ 450.2 million in 2021 and is estimated to reach US$ 654.5 million by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% during the ...

Kevlar is a new synthetic polymer which is extremely strong and light. The polymer chains are rigid and they pack together in sheets making Kevlar very strong. It can be used in aircraft wings ...

Wilmington, DE – DuPont announced that four of its innovative material technologies were recognized with the prestigious 2025 Edison Awards™. Selected from hundreds of nominees, DuPont received two ...