The Du Pont Co said it hasdevloped a new generation of high-strength aramid fibers which
is stiffer and less absorbant than previous generations.
    Du Pont said the new product, Kevlar 149, is up to 40 pct
stiffer than first generation aramids, and absorbs less than
half the moister of other similar aramid fibers.
    Kevlar was invented by Du Pont in the late 1960s and is
five times stronger than steel and 10 times stronger than
aluminum on an equal wieght basis, and is used to replace
metals in a variety of products, according to the company.
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