kevlar

Meaning

Noun

• (Fabric, cordage, etc made of) aramid fiber, an exceptionally strong, light, man-made fibre used to strengthen cables and sheet materials, e.g. in stab-resistant vests.
• A piece of personal protective equipment made from kevlar, such as a helmet or a vest.

Related

Broader meaning words

• aramid

Origin

• Genericization of the trademark Kevlar