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Guide·Apr 20, 2026

Aramid Fibers — Kevlar vs Twaron vs Heracron

Para-aramid fibers founded modern body armor — DuPont's Kevlar (1971) and Teijin's Twaron led the market before UHMWPE emerged. This guide compares the four major para-aramid suppliers (DuPont, Teijin, Hyosung, Kolon) and where each is used today.

supply-chain aramid