powerscol
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I'm not sure Kevlar is fire proof
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MossRoad
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I'm not sure Kevlar is fire proof
Kevlar is weird stuff.....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevlar
Apparently they use Kevlar thread to hold together Nomex firefighting clothing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nomex
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Resistant, maybee.. Proof.. Naa.
Looks like it looses strength above 320'
I'll keep the asbestos undies, but ill take the Kevlar body armor.
Impressive that it is 5x tensile strength of steel!!