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Kevlar® — High-Strength Para-Aramid Fiber

Five times stronger than steel by weight — DuPont™ Kevlar® para-aramid fiber delivers exceptional cut, puncture and abrasion resistance in demanding industrial environments.

Cut Level: EN 388 Level E/F
Tensile Strength: 5× steel by weight
FR: Inherent, LOI > 28%

What Makes Kevlar® an Industrial Standard

DuPont™ Kevlar® para-aramid fiber — five times stronger than steel by weight. Used in cut-resistant gloves, aluminized garment stitching, and high-tenacity woven fabric for industrial PPE.

Key Material Properties
Fiber Type
Para-aramid (DuPont™ Kevlar®)
Cut Resistance
EN 388 Level D/E/F capable
FR Type
Inherent, LOI > 28%
Heat Stability
Retains strength to 450°C
Tensile Strength
3,620 MPa — 5× steel by weight
Melt / Ignite
Does not melt; degrades above 500°C

Technical Performance Data

Kevlar® Performance Data
Property Test Method Result
Cut Resistance (glove) EN 388:2016 Level D/E/F
Tensile Strength ISO 13934-1 >1,400 N/cm²
Heat Resistance EN ISO 11612 A1 Pass
Limiting Oxygen Index ISO 4589-2 >28%
Elongation at Break ASTM D885 2.4–3.6%
Chemical Resistance DuPont data Good to solvents/acids
Available Weights 170 / 280 / 400 gsm

Why We Use Kevlar® in Our Products

Superior Cut Protection

Achieves EN 388 cut level D through F in gloves and sleeves — suitable for sheet metal, glass, cable and sharp edge environments where lower cut levels are insufficient.

Light and Wearable

Kevlar® delivers maximum cut protection at minimal weight — garments feel like normal workwear, improving compliance and reducing hand fatigue across long shifts.

Inherent Flame Resistance

As a meta-aramid, Kevlar® will not melt or drip under flame. In Kevlar®-reinforced FR garments, the cut resistance supplement does not compromise the base FR performance.

Kevlar® Downloads

Kevlar® Material Data Sheet
PDF Material specification
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Cut Resistance Test Report — EN 388
PDF Accredited lab test report
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Kevlar® Technical Guide (DuPont)
PDF DuPont technical documentation
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PDF documents are available on request. Contact us to receive technical specifications and test reports.

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Cut-resistant gloves, sleeves, aluminized garments and woven fabric — all available in Kevlar® from our ISO 9001 certified facility.