Aramid Fibers: Enhancing the Safety of Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Communities

Aramid Fibers are heat-resistant and robust synthetic fibers majorly deployed in the aerospace and defense industry. Aramid fibers demonstrate high-performance and are made with molecules characterized by rigid polymer chains that confers them nearly five times more strength than steel. Aramid is a portmanteau of the term aromatic polyamide. These fibers are predominantly used in military applications to prepare ballistic composites and ballistic rated fabric for body armor. The chain molecules of the fibers have a high axial orientation, thereby conferring abnormally high tensile strength to the fibers. In addition to the high tensile strength, the fibers have abrasion tolerance and flexibility, making them the material of choice for protective gear and safety equipment. Kevlar, Nomex, and Twaron are some of the common brand names of aramid fibers. 

The growth of the aramid fibers market is primarily driven by the increase in demand for ballistics proof armor and guards from the aerospace and defense industry. Increased demand for the ballistic composites to reinforce the military-grade vehicles and aircraft further propels the market growth. Moreover, the increased demand for lightweight and flexible materials in the military and defense and automotive industry is driving the market growth. The implementation of new regulations relating to the reduction of carbon footprint has compelled the prominent players of the industry to scout for alternative lightweight, fuel-efficient, and strong materials, contributing to the growth of the market. 

Extensive research on the preparation of the aramid fibers both in companies and research institutions is being carried out to exploit the application of these fibers across various industry verticals. A group of researchers from China’s Harbin Institute of Technology enhanced the surface and mechanical properties of the aramid fibers by incorporating 1,4-dicholorobutane in supercritical CO2 to overcome the low compatibility of resin matrixes and aramid fibers to gain a higher efficiency of the applications of aramid fibers. The advanced combat helmet deployed by the armed forces of Poland, New Zealand, and Denmark is made from aramid fibers that offer adequate ballistic protection to the soldiers and are lightweight.

The prominent players of the aramid fibers market are DuPont, Toray Chemicals, Yantai Tahyo Advanced Material Co., Hyosung Corporation, Teijin Aramid B.V., Jiaxing Newtex Composites, Co. Ltd., Kolon Industries, Inc., Toray, Beijing Landingji Engineering Tech Co. Ltd., and others. Teijin, a global leader in the aramid fibers market, launched one of the lightest ballistic fabrics made from para-aramid fibers. This high-performance aramid fiber is predominantly used in bulletproof vests, vehicle armor, and helmets.  

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