In body armor, layers of Kevlar are used to slow down a bullet and break it down. These layers of Kevlar slow the bullet down enough so that it is stopped by the ceramic plate on the inside of the vest. Kevlar is also used in drum heads. The Kevlar is tightened to a high tension to create a cutting sound that pierces through the marching band. Many other materials like Mylar, aren't capable of being stretched like Kevlar while also maintaining the durability. The drum heads are made with Kevlar at the base and sealed with resin and a nylon layer in order to flatten out the drum head and make it more suitable for playing. The strength of the Kevlar allows the drum head to be struck at high velocities and force with very little wear, allowing the heads to last much longer before being replaced. (How
In body armor, layers of Kevlar are used to slow down a bullet and break it down. These layers of Kevlar slow the bullet down enough so that it is stopped by the ceramic plate on the inside of the vest. Kevlar is also used in drum heads. The Kevlar is tightened to a high tension to create a cutting sound that pierces through the marching band. Many other materials like Mylar, aren't capable of being stretched like Kevlar while also maintaining the durability. The drum heads are made with Kevlar at the base and sealed with resin and a nylon layer in order to flatten out the drum head and make it more suitable for playing. The strength of the Kevlar allows the drum head to be struck at high velocities and force with very little wear, allowing the heads to last much longer before being replaced. (How