Fragments

 
 
 

Protection that’s always on duty

Explosive fragmentation threats can strike when you least expect them. That’s why DuPont™ Kevlar® and DuPont™ Tensylon® provide superior fragment protection for a range of applications to always make sure your protection is ready for anything.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kevlar® woven fabrics
Kevlar® XP
Kevlar® UD
Kevlar® prepregs
Tensylon®

Kevlar® woven fabrics

Kevlar® woven fabrics provide a variety of highly customizable fragment protection options for a range of applications, including soft armor vests and helmets.  

Our lightweight fabrics have similar tensile properties with many deniers and finishes, deliver high tenacity performance and provide improved comfort and mobility.

Kevlar® XP

Kevlar® XP is a lightweight and versatile fabric that provides extreme ballistic protection while offering improved comfort.

Our highly durable multi-axial fabrics deliver high stopping power for a range of applications for the most hazardous ballistic threats.

Kevlar® UD

Kevlar® UD ultra-thin and lightweight unidirectional fabrics provide excellent trauma reduction against a range of hazards and threats. 

Our unidirectional fabric offerings with high tenacity provide superior ballistic performance for soft armor applications. 

Kevlar® prepregs

Kevlar® prepregs deliver high level, multi-hit protection, including bolt-bearing strength and exceptional performance in extreme temperatures. 

Our highest-grade protective fibers provide finer denier fiber, high tenacity and high modulus to a range of hard armor applications. 

Tensylon®

Tensylon® is a world-class hard armor solution for fragment protection that can be used in several end-use applications.

Our hard armor solution provides an attractive combination of performance, weight and cost. 

  • Kevlar® woven fabrics+

    Kevlar® woven fabrics

    Kevlar® woven fabrics provide a variety of highly customizable fragment protection options for a range of applications, including soft armor vests and helmets.  

    Our lightweight fabrics have similar tensile properties with many deniers and finishes, deliver high tenacity performance and provide improved comfort and mobility.

  • Kevlar® XP+

    Kevlar® XP

    Kevlar® XP is a lightweight and versatile fabric that provides extreme ballistic protection while offering improved comfort.

    Our highly durable multi-axial fabrics deliver high stopping power for a range of applications for the most hazardous ballistic threats.

  • Kevlar® UD+

    Kevlar® UD

    Kevlar® UD ultra-thin and lightweight unidirectional fabrics provide excellent trauma reduction against a range of hazards and threats. 

    Our unidirectional fabric offerings with high tenacity provide superior ballistic performance for soft armor applications. 

  • Kevlar® prepregs+

    Kevlar® prepregs

    Kevlar® prepregs deliver high level, multi-hit protection, including bolt-bearing strength and exceptional performance in extreme temperatures. 

    Our highest-grade protective fibers provide finer denier fiber, high tenacity and high modulus to a range of hard armor applications. 

  • Tensylon®+

    Tensylon®

    Tensylon® is a world-class hard armor solution for fragment protection that can be used in several end-use applications.

    Our hard armor solution provides an attractive combination of performance, weight and cost. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Designed for the hazards you face

DuPont Life Protection provides superior PPE options designed for the extreme hazards facing military personnel, emergency responders and law enforcement officers.

 
 
 

DuPont fabrics for ballistic protection

Ballistic blasts and
trauma protection

DuPont™ Kevlar® and DuPont™  Tensylon® for multi-hit protection

Multi-hit protection

DuPont protection for superior rigidity

Superior rigidity and
mechanical strength

DuPont fabrics for increased durability

Durability and
strength

DuPont protection for performance in any environment

Performance in extreme
environments

DuPont materials for temperature resistance

Temperature
resistance