New DuPont(TM) Kevlar(R) Correctional(TM) Technology Provides Concealable Anti-Spike Protection
WILMINGTON , Del., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced that it has introduced 300 denier Kevlar(R) Correctional(TM) technology, the latest Kevlar(R) innovation in its personal protection portfolio.
Providing a moderately priced, concealable anti-spike solution, this patented technology helps vests meet National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standard 0115.00 and, when blended with other Kevlar(R) ballistic materials, can provide multiple threat protection from both bullets and hand-made weapons.
"The unique threats faced by corrections officers require a solution that differs from traditional body armor. With 300 denier Kevlar(R) Correctional(TM) technology, we have developed a solution that not only offers excellent puncture resistance, but also can be blended with other Kevlar(R) materials to help ensure corrections officers receive protection from a broad range of threats," Thomas G. Powell, vice president and general manager -- DuPont Advanced Fiber Systems, said. "In addition to its performance capabilities, 300 denier Kevlar(R) Correctional(TM) technology will be moderately priced compared to similar marketplace offerings, further enhancing its appeal."
DuPont(TM) Kevlar(R) Correctional(TM) is a patented technology portfolio that provides protection from threats that corrections officers face on the job, such as assaults perpetrated with shanks, awls, spikes and handmade knives. When an improvised stabbing instrument strikes the material, the fibers prevent passage through the body armor by dissipating the energy and restricting the instrument from pushing the fibers apart. In addition to delivering a high level of protection, vests made with Kevlar(R) Correctional(TM) technology are also lightweight and flexible enough to conceal under uniforms, offering comfort for the duration of a shift.
For more than 30 years, law enforcement personnel have depended on DuPont scientists and engineers for products, services and solutions that help protect them on the job. DuPont(TM) Kevlar(R), an organic fiber in the aramid family, uniquely combines high strength with light weight, and comfort with protection. The rigid molecular structure of Kevlar(R) also provides additional properties such as thermal stability and high resistance to many threats and dangers, including protecting against thermal hazards up to 500 degrees F.
In September, DuPont announced a
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Caption: This image demonstrates the puncture and slash resistant qualities of DuPont(TM) Kevlar(R) Correctional technology. Used in vests worn by correctional officers, this technology helps protect officers against threats such as handmade knives and picks.
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