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Para-aramid (Kevlar, Twaron)
Richmond, United States37.54°N 77.44°W
computed criticality17/100
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Para-aramid near-duopoly: Arclin (Kevlar, ex-DuPont) & Teijin (Twaron)
2024Fault line
The fibre that stops bullets and reinforces composites, para-aramid, comes from just two groups. A dual-use material, from body armour to aerospace, whose supply is structurally narrow.
Actors
Arclin (Kevlar)
Teijin (Twaron)
Kolon
Hyosung
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