DuPont unveiled Kevlar® EXO™ aramid fiber, a groundbreaking technology platform that offers unprecedented protection and performance for various applications under harsh and demanding conditions. Life protection will be the first of many Kevlar® EXO™ use cases, which will offer a unique combination of flexibility, lightness, and defense.
Kevlar® EXO™ will be used for the first time in body armor crafted for military and law enforcement officers.
The aramid fiber provides an unmatched level of ballistic protection without compromising mobility and comfort. The material is pliable and can contour to body lines, making it more inclusive and still offer maximum protection.
“We’ve spent over a decade developing, refining and perfecting Kevlar® EXO™, and the result is an industry-altering platform that has catapulted our life protection capabilities to a whole new level,” said Steven LaGanke, global business leader, DuPont Life Protection.
“Developed and tested by leading materials experts at DuPont, Kevlar® EXO™ offers never-before-seen ballistic and thermal performance while also providing a flexible and lightweight solution that empowers users to operate at peak performance. Whether for military members, law enforcement officers, private security or emergency responders, pound for pound, Kevlar® EXO™ users can better manage energy output even during the most demanding physical tasks.”
The newly introduced Kevlar® EXO™ aramid fiber is unparalleled in its superiority and durability compared to even the highest-performing soft body armor materials currently available. Kevlar® EXO™ offers the following benefits:
- The highest ballistics performance among all aramid fibers without compromising on weight, enabling the best-in-class, lightest weight ballistics soft armor solutions available on the market today
- Peak flexibility, offering increased comfort and mobility, contouring to curves and body lines with less restriction for maximum defense, when paired with exceptional carrier design
- Inherently flame- and temperature-resistant; melt- and ignite-proof up to 500°C (932°F)
- Delivers the same level of protection after five years as it provides on day one
- Made in the USA at DuPont’s new manufacturing facility in Spruance, Virginia
- Endlessly customizable wearability for use case and body type
To learn more about Kevlar® EXO™ aramid fiber, visit www.KevlarEXO.com.
About DuPont Life Protection
From first responders to industrial workers, DuPont provides a wide range of personal protection solutions, including some of the most trusted and innovative brands in the industry, such as Kevlar®, Nomex®, Tyvek® and Tychem®, to meet your safety needs. More information can be found at https://www.dupont.com/life-protection.html.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets, including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.
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