Spectra Shield

Spectra Shield is a composite material (specifically, an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber) used in bulletproof vests and vehicle armour. ^[1]

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1. 8 relations: Aramid, Bulletproof vest, Composite material, Honeywell, Kevlar, Twaron, Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, Vehicle armour.

Aramid

Aramid fibers, short for aromatic polyamide, are a class of heat-resistant and strong synthetic fibers.

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Bulletproof vest

A bulletproof vest, also known as a ballistic vest or a bullet-resistant vest, is an item of body armour that helps absorb the impact and reduce or stop penetration to the torso by firearm-fired projectiles and fragmentation from explosions.

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Composite material

A composite material (also called a composition material or shortened to composite, which is the common name) is a material which is produced from two or more constituent materials. Spectra Shield and composite material are composite materials.

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Honeywell

Honeywell International Inc. is an American publicly traded, multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Kevlar

Kevlar (para-aramid) is a strong, heat-resistant synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora.

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Twaron

Twaron (a brand name of Teijin Aramid) is a para-aramid, high-performance yarn.

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Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene

Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE, UHMW) is a subset of the thermoplastic polyethylene.

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Vehicle armour

Military vehicles are commonly armoured (or armored; see spelling differences) to withstand the impact of shrapnel, bullets, shells, rockets, and missiles, protecting the personnel inside from enemy fire.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectra_Shield

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