Aramid Fiber, Kevlar

This is a cross-section sample of Kevlar fiber from the sample set provided by Textile Fabvic Consultants, Inc.

Reflected Brightfield Illumination

Definition/Function:

Significance in the Environment:

This fiber is used in "bullet-proof vests", "fire-proof" clothing, Tracer fiber in carbon fiber textiles used in fiber/resin composites, and in toughened fiber/resin composites.

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References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevlar