Aramid Fibers

Not as much information as other Kevlar sites, but there are some nice pictures of the various material forms and sample products. Inquiry form for more information.

An overview of Kevlar chemistry and fiber properties, including a table of material properties for the three grades of Kevlar.

David Tanner explains how innovation was important in the development of Kelvar. Problems were encountered and overcome in the initial research, in scaling up the process from laboratory to production, and in bringing the product to market.

Teaching module from LBNL for middle or high school students. See if you can put the fives clues together to answer the question. Activities demonstrate polymer properties.

White paper describing the use of Kevlar fibers in composite pressure vessels.

Structural fibers like aramid are manufactured into cloths and fabrics that are then used in composite manufacturing.