2006-09-21 05:49:30 · 17 answers · asked by estba1 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
The best known material for bulletproof vests is Kevlar, a synthetic material created by DuPont, which is spun and woven into a cloth. However, they can also be made from other similar materials including Dyneema, Twaron, Zylon, GoldFlex, and Spectra. These are all synthetic fibers as well, and are lighter and stronger then Kevlar, but also more expensive. Bulletproof vests for military use are often lined with titanium or ceramic material to provide resistance to more powerful ammunition.
2006-09-21 05:50:33 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually Kevlar
2006-09-21 05:50:26 · answer #2 · answered by FlaTiger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As surprising as it is, the US Army has a newer vest, but their not saying what exactly it is other than "the next generation of Kevlar" which along with nylon and ceramics is what the current vest are made of.
2006-09-21 05:56:58 · answer #3 · answered by veteranpainter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bullet proof vest is made of a thick layer of Nylon called Teflon. When the bullet immersed in the vest, it has a hard layer which prevents the bullet from getting to your body (when it explodes).
2006-09-21 05:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kevlar
2006-09-21 06:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by BLADE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kevlar
2006-09-21 05:57:47 · answer #6 · answered by Mark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kevlar
2006-09-21 05:56:58 · answer #7 · answered by Special Ed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kevlar
2006-09-21 05:54:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kevlar
2006-09-21 05:51:35 · answer #9 · answered by alis volat propriis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kevlar by DuPont, its enviable strength-to-weight ratio is five times greater than that of steel.
2006-09-21 05:52:07 · answer #10 · answered by sebastianrojasv 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋