Although there is no such thing as an invincible bullet-proof vest, the protective gear -- helmets lined with Kevlar and body vests that use Kevlar and 1-inch-thick ceramic plates -- has reduced ...

DuPont called it “Kevlar” and although its original purpose was to strengthen tires, its light weight, resiliency and strength would lead to its applications in bullet-proof vests, body armor and ...

The stories of troops whose lives have been saved because their Kevlar helmets stopped an enemy bullet have become a genre of their own in reports from the battlefield. Photos showing Marines and ...

In fact, each year in the U.S., more than 10% of the 30 million kids and teens that participate in sports are injured annually—and each year, new advancements in helmets, pads, eyewear and ...

SMU has added Kevlar-fortified liners to the inside of its football helmets in an attempt to lower the risk of concussions The Mustangs on Tuesday announced a multiyear partnership with Unequal ...

Mention Kevlar and it's likely to bring up images ... woven into sails, formed into helmets and fire-resistant clothing, used as a substitute for asbestos, and turned into everything from hockey ...

He says the helmets are made with the same material that ... now we’ll be able to send that deputy in with a Level-3 Kevlar helmet,” Edenfield said. Sheriff Edenfield says that his office ...

DALLAS (AP) SMU has added Kevlar-fortified liners designed to lower the risk of concussions to the inside of its football helmets. The Mustangs on Tuesday DALLAS (AP) SMU has added Kevlar ...