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/C O R R E C T I O N -- DuPont Kevlar® EXO™/
Kevlar EXO™, the next-gen aramid fiber, is expanding its capabilities in life protection with the launch of its use in hard armor applications, including helmets and ballistic plate inserts. Building on its success as the core component of soft armor, Kevlar® EXO™ will now serve a structural role in hard armor, enhancing performance through superior impact resistance and energy absorption.
About this update from Dupont De Nemours, Inc.
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