The para-aramidic fibres are of a polymeric nature with exceptional cut-resistance and break resistance properties.

The para-aramidic fibres provide an extremely high impact resistance (anti-ballistic properties), besides cuts and have an important capacity to absorb kinetic energy and vibrations. Over and above all of this an optimum resistance to fire and heat, to chemical agents, a good level of thermal non-conductivity and electrical insulation properties can be added.

Characteristics of the para-aramidic fibre

- High traction resistance
- Extremely light weight
- High impact resistance
- Extremely high absorption of kinetic energy caused by impacts
- Optimum resistance to cuts
- Good resistance to wear and tear
- Thermal and electrical insulation
- Resistance to fire
- Non generation of secondary fragments after impact
- Difficult to impregnate (important for the production of composites, but can be improved by a scouring treatment)
- High cost