Kevlar fabric for rigid
and soft body armor protective applications. The type of
Kevlar fiber Cloth used for protective applications is
Kevlar 29. Kevlar fabric for protective applications is
used primarily by the military and law enforcement
agencies for bullet resistant vests and helmets. The
military has found that helmets reinforced with Kevlar
offer 25-40% better fragmentation resistance than
comparable steel helmets while providing better fit and
greater comfort. Bullet resistant vests using Kevlar
cloth have saved thousands of police officers and
military personnel in the line of duty. Kevlar fabric
also offers excellent thermal protection in items such
as gloves and boots since it can withstand extreme heat
and is inherently flame resistant.