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2. Kevlar - Wikipedia

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   Kevlar (para-aramid) [2] is a strong, heat-resistant synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora.Developed by Stephanie Kwolek at DuPont in 1965, [3] [2] [4] the high-strength material was first used commercially in the early 1970s as a replacement for steel in racing tires.

3. Motorcycle personal protective equipment - Wikipedia

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   Jackets meant for motorcyclists are typically made of leather or specialized man-made fabrics like cordura or Kevlar. These jackets typically include padding on the elbow, spine, and shoulder regions. This was once quite bulky, but modern technology and materials have made it unobtrusive.

4. Lester Shubin - Wikipedia

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   [1] [3] In 1971, Shubin, who was then the Director of Science and Technology for the National Institute for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, [4] suggested using Kevlar to replace nylon in bullet-proof vests. [3] [5] Prior to the introduction of Kevlar, flak jackets made of nylon had provided much more limited protection to users. Shubin ...

5. Ballistic nylon - Wikipedia

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   Ballistic nylon is a thick, tough, nylon fabric with several uses. Ballistic nylon was developed by the DuPont corporation as a material for flak jackets for World War II airmen. It was called ballistic because, together with other components, it was intended to protect its wearers from flying debris and fragmentation from bullet and artillery ...

6. Panic buttons, Kevlar vests and bulletproof glass: Election ...

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   BRIGHTON, Colo. ‒ Bulletproof glass. Security cameras. Panic buttons. ... “The first 16 years of this job, I didn't know a single elections official wearing a Kevlar vest. And now I know many ...

7. Motorcycle safety - Wikipedia

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   Jackets — Generally made from leather, ballistic nylon, cordura, Kevlar or other synthetics. Most jackets include motorcycle armor on elbows, spine and shoulders. CE-approved armor is considered superior to uncertified padding. CE-certified back and chest protectors can be worn underneath jackets. Some motorcycle airbag jackets offer ...