Kevlar

American

[kev-lahr] / ˈkɛv lɑr /

Trademark.

a brand of aramid fiber.

Kevlar British

/ ˈkɛvˌlɑː /

noun

a synthetic fibre, consisting of long-chain polyamides, having high tensile strength and temperate resistance

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Through their windows, I can see silhouettes of men with heavy Kevlar high on the neck, faces covered, sunglasses.

From Slate

The umbrella, she said, “couldn’t hurt a fly, let alone a 260-pound man” in a Kevlar vest.

From Los Angeles Times

DuPont will be growing off a smaller base while serving industrial and water markets with brands such as Kevlar, Tyvek, and TapTec for water filtration.

From Barron's

According to a CBS News report, this was to have included “‘large, beefy’ agents … ‘in full kit,’ including Kevlar vests and exterior wear emblazoned with the FBI logo.”

From Salon

FBI leadership has discussed sending "large, beefy" agents in Kevlar vests to bring Mr Comey to his court arraignment in Alexandria next week, CBS reports.

From BBC

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