Kevlar® Fibre for Military - KM2 Plus – The Most Protective DuPont Fibre for the Most Hazardous Duty
When counterinsurgency goes kinetic, DuPont responds. It always has. As the threat changes, so must the response, so Kevlar® fibre continues to evolve. Kevlar® KM2 Plus fibre is our highest grade protective fibre for military use and offers increased processability for conversion to woven fabrics and structures for ballistic fabric weavers and body armour manufacturers.
The Kevlar® brand stands for proven protection now and in the future. It will continue to evolve to address future military needs for soldier protection system requirements.
Military combat helmets and tactical vests made of Kevlar® KM2 Plus provide superior resistance against bullets and fragments, while maintaining a lighter weight for increased comfort and mobility. When woven into a fabric, it helps the fabric meet the requirements for military performance specs, including:
- Fabric flexibility
- Excellent thermal stability at temperature extremes
CASE STUDIES
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Aegis Designs Vest for the Humanitarian Sector Using Kevlar® XP
Aegis, the body amour specialist, has designed a vest specifically to address the needs of the humanitarian sector. It incorporates the renowned fibre Kevlar® XP made by DuPont and provides tactical, overt protection.
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Centigon Armours Vehicles with Kevlar®
Centigon, the global leader in vehicle armouring, uses the aramid fibre DuPont™ Kevlar® for new armoured vehicle programmes with Renault Trucks, Land Rover and Jaguar.
INFORMATION & IDEAS
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Increasing Kevlar® Production
The new plant near Charleston, South Carolina, together with our other global assets, helps DuPont meet strong and growing global demand for Kevlar®.
