August 6, 2025FibersOpen Access

Ballistic Performance of Lightweight Armor Aramid Fabric with Different Bounding Technologies

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Research investigates ballistic performance of aramid armor in multiple configurations, suggesting polyurethane as the optimal binder.

Kevlar fabric with different binder configurations was tested for ballistic performance.
Polyurethane binder demonstrated superior performance according to lab and simulation tests.
Experiments involved layering 20 Kevlar sheets with varying binders and testing using 9 mm bullets.
Findings may lead to advancements in lightweight armor for bulletproof vests and vehicle protection.

Kondor et al. (2025) studied this question.

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