Aramid, or aromatic polyamide fibers are a class of strong, heat-resistant, synthetic fibers, commonly used in aerospace and military applications - e.g., ballistic-rated body armor fabric and ballist
Spools of aramid yarn destined for body armor
Display of aramid and carbon fiber products at the Textielmuseum in Tilburg. Clockwise from top right: combined aramid–carbon fiber braided textile, various carbon-fiber-reinforced composites, carbon yarn and woven textile, aramid Twaron glove, braided glass fiber cable with aramid core, aramid yarn.