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Kevlar is a para-aramid fibre made by Du Pont which has remarkable properties. Kevlar, in one form or another, is used in thousands of diverse products and industries. Kevlar is extremely tough, the spun thread is 5 times stronger than steel thread, it does not melt, it is self-extinguishing, it is flame resistant and it will withstand temperatures up to 425° C continuously. Kevlar is used in safety protection clothing where heat and flame resistance or cut and slash protection is required. Kevlar is commonly used in bullet proof and stab proof armour / clothing.
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