Bullet Resistant Materials

Honeywell's High-Strength Spectra-® Fiber Helps Make Curtains Hurricane-Resistant

Protective curtains can withstand large projectile impact and winds in excess of 155 mph ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 13 -- Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announced today that its high-strength Spectra-® fiber, commonly used in bullet-resistant body armor, is a key component in novel curtains that can protect windows and doors during hurricanes. Honeywell Spectra fiber enables the roll-down curtains, sold by North...

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New Dyneema-® SB61 Provides More Stopping Power for Soft Body Armor Applications

Next generation DSM technology selected by American Body Armor for Top Protective Vest Model BOSTON, Mass., Oct. 16, 2006 - DSM, a worldwide company active in performance materials, announced today it is introducing its newest and strongest ballistic material for soft body armor. The new Dyneema® SB61 offers ultra-high energy absorption to provide significantly increased stopping power, as well...

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