Kevlar Mesh Fabric is a kind of open mesh structure material based on Para-Para-Aramid Fiber (PPTA) weaving, through a special weaving process to form a uniform pore, both Kevlar fiber's core characteristics of high strength, high temperature resistance, cut resistance, etc., but at the same time, with the advantages of breathability, flexibility and lightweight.
Main Advantages
Mechanical Properties
Specific Strength: Maintains the tensile strength of Kevlar fibers (over 3.6 GPa), but weighs only 1/5 of the same area of steel mesh.
Tear resistance: The mesh structure disperses stress through fiber nodes, preventing crack expansion.
Dynamic energy absorption: under impact loads, the fibers dissipate energy through slip and fracture, and the pore structure allows for localized deformation cushioning.
Functionality
Breathability and Fluid Permeability: Open pores allow the passage of gases or liquids, suitable for filtration or heat dissipation scenarios.
Flexibility: the mesh structure bends more easily than dense fabrics to fit complex curved surfaces (e.g., joints in protective clothing).
Thermal stability: temperature resistance up to 400°C (short duration), no melting, only carbonization at high temperatures.
Application Areas
Personal Protection and Military
Breathable layers for ballistic inserts: Mesh construction reduces weight and improves wearer comfort, e.g. backing layer for NIJ IV ballistic panels.
Anti-Breakout Pads: Used in helmet liners to absorb blast shock waves while maintaining ventilation.
Industrial & Filtration
High temperature gas filtration: High temperature resistant filter bags for coal-fired power plants or chemical plants (resistant to acidic and alkaline flue gases).
Wear-resistant screen mesh: replaces metal mesh in mining screening equipment, extending life by 3-5 times.
Aerospace & Transportation
Composite preforms: as reinforcing skeleton for carbon fiber/epoxy composites to enhance delamination resistance.
Aircraft Ventilation Duct Reinforcement: High-temperature resistant mesh used in engine compartment ventilation systems to prevent foreign body inhalation.
Sports & Consumer Products
Athletic upper materials: Lightweight, tear-resistant mesh is used in running shoes or hiking boots.
Cut-resistant gloves: High-density Kevlar mesh laminated with TPE to balance dexterity and protection.