This novel Kevlar fiber is stronger, meaning that its makers hope they can fashion body armor out of it that's thinner and lighter.

A new type of body armor might be 10 times more effective than standard Kevlar vests many law enforcement officials wear, according to Steve Kelly of the Tacoma-based company Moor Innovative ...

Although typically made of lightweight cloth such as Kevlar, body armor is still bulky and stiff. That can make it difficult to wear in hot climates such as Iraq.

DuPont announces its Kevlar portfolio with the addition of 300 denier Kevlar Correctional technology. This patented technology provides a concealable anti-spike solution that ...

From physical assaults to gun violence, remaining safe while on patrol can be a fulltime job, which is why more and more departments are investing in body armor.

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 ...

A polymer patterned in a “lattice-like” structure using nanotechnologies could withstand more force than Kevlar or steel.

STORM LAKE, Iowa -- The Storm Lake Police Department has received 12 body armor kits from the FBI. The kits include a Kevlar vest, a carrier, and two level IV rifle rated plates. These plates are ...

Kevlar, the tough material used in body armor and sporting gear, now comes in aerogel form Simple spinning method for making low-density fibers may lead to high-performance thermal insulation by ...

In actuality, the law just signed doesn't restrict the hard-plated body armor worn by SWAT teams and the Buffalo gunman.