Twaron and Kevlar are brand names for aramid fibers, which are strong as steel yet much lighter. They are used to make bulletproof vests, strong ropes, and high-performance car tires, for example.

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Protective gear finally has moved away from a unisex approach. Better fit in women’s gear means better workerproductivity, job satisfaction and safety.

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There was a time, and it wasn’t that long ago, when turkey hunters didn’t wear vests. They simply put their shotshells, calls, and other gear into the pocket of their Carhartts, and off they went.