Blending Wool and Kevlar Could Make Better, Lighter Body Armor

Weaving wool into Kevlar improves the energy and water absorption of the synthetic textile, potentially making bulletproof vests more comfortable and more affordable, according to researchers in Australia. Tightly woven wool reduces the number of Kevlar layers required to stop a bullet from 36 to 30, and wool's water-absorption qualities could make Kevlar more effective in wet situations.

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