- Kevlar® EXO™ offers an unmatched combination of
protection, lightness and flexibility
- Law enforcement officers and military personnel to be the
first to experience the new fiber in soft body
armor
WILMINGTON, Del., April 14,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE:DD) today unveiled
Kevlar® EXO™ aramid fiber, the most significant aramid
fiber innovation in over 50 years and an entirely new
technology platform developed to serve endless applications where
performance and protection is required in the midst of intense and
demanding conditions. Life protection will be the first of many
Kevlar® EXO™ use cases that will offer an unprecedented
combination of lightness, flexibility and protection from an aramid
fiber.
DuPont™ Kevlar® has long been the advanced material behind
high-performing body armor that protects those who serve. Now, with
body armor crafted using Kevlar® EXO™, military and law enforcement
officers can experience previously unavailable levels of ballistic
protection without compromising on mobility and comfort. With
unmatched pliability, Kevlar® EXO™ contours to
curves and body lines, providing a more body-inclusive solution
while still offering 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."
First-of-its-kind Kevlar® EXO™ aramid fiber is incomparably
better and more durable than even the highest-performing soft body
armor materials 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
DuPont will debut Kevlar® EXO™ at the Best Ranger
Competition (April 14-16, 2023),
which brings together some of the United
States military's most talented soldiers to go head-to-head
in a grueling competition that simulates the physical and mental
challenges of combat. At this year's competition, United States
Army Rangers will be the first soldiers in the world to wear body
armor vests made with Kevlar® EXO™, enabling them to experience
peak flexibility and comfort as they conquer each challenge.
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
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website at investors.dupont.com.
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