From automotive and industrial manufacturing to oil and gas and utilities, Kevlar® is used to enhance protection in a range of applications across multiple industries. Kevlar® is constantly driving innovations in mechanical and thermal protection that continue to revolutionize PPE for hand protection. Advancements made with patented Kevlar® engineered yarns are redefining the possibilities for protection against multiple workplace hazards. Tensile strength The chemical structure of Kevlar® is comprised of several repeating inter-chain bonds. These chains are cross-linked with hydrogen bonds, providing a tensile strength 10X greater than steel on an equal weight basis. Ballistic resistance Kevlar® fibers are so tightly spun that it is nearly impossible to separate them. When a bullet or other high-velocity projectile hits Kevlar®, the fibers essentially catch the projectile while absorbing and dissipating its energy. Cut & puncture resistance Due to the fully extended and perfectly aligned molecular chains within Kevlar® fiber, Kevlar® provides a strong protective barrier against slashes, cuts and punctures. Heat resistance Kevlar® is inherently flame resistant—protecting against thermal hazards up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, Kevlar® fibers won’t melt, drip or support combustion.