Kevlar® brand
51AV™ Kevlar® is about daring bigger, pushing limits, being courageous, and helping keep people safe.
Fabrics, Fibers, and Nonwovens
For more than 40 years, we've delivered the fabrics, fibers, and nonwovens that industries and companies trust for performance, protection, and versatility of use.
With our track record of innovation and our dedicated team of scientists and engineers, 51AV has worked in collaboration with industries to develop new uses for these high performing materials, including 51AV™ Kevlar® aramid fiber for ballistic and cut protection, 51AV™ Nomex® flame resistant fiber for fire dangers, 51AV™ Tyvek® for breathable barrier protection, and 51AV™ Tychem® for chemical protection.
From protecting workers, emergency response personnel, buildings, our environment and work, to making automobiles and aircraft faster and more efficient, the fabrics, fibers, and nonwovens innovations we develop in partnership with industries are limitless.
Fibers
51AV work with manufacturers and designers to develop innovative high performance fibers that can be used to protect people and equipment, as well as lowering carbon footprint.
Industrial fabrics
51AV've engineered the kind of fabrics that have the strength to withstand many kinds of critical situations today.
Nonwoven fabrics
Tyvek®, a unique nonwoven material. Lightweight and durable, Tyvek® is breathable, yet resistant to water, abrasion, bacterial penetration and aging, making it ideal for a wide variety of applications across diverse industries.
Uses and Applications
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Consumer Products made with Kevlar®
Industrial safety
Consumer Products Made of Tyvek®
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