This composite materials test shows how a simple DIY stand with household scales can measure bending strength, deformation, and failure behavior in fiberglass, carbon fiber, and carbon-Kevlar plates.

Engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have created a nanofibre material claimed to outperform steel plates and Kevlar in protecting against the impact of high-speed projectiles. Ramathasan ...

DuPont's Kevlar XP for Hard Armor provides extra protection and extra performance in ballistic applications. The product is initially targeted for military and police helmets, and tactical plates used ...