KEVLAR® is a man made compound and cannot be found in a natural environment. It is created in test tubes with aqueous solutions that are added together. The KEVLAR® comes out in a  precipitate that is drawn into fibers. Its chemical properties are:

• Structurally Rugged

• Low Electrical Conductivity

• High Chemical Resistance

• Low Thermal Shrinkage

• High Toughness 

• Excellent Dimensional Stability

• High Cut Resistance

• Flame Resistant, Self-Extinguishing

There are chemicals that can dissolve the polymer of KEVLAR®. One of those chemicals are sulfuric acid(H₂SO₄). There are also some strong aqueous acids and bases that can cause degradation.  Sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach) can cause degradation, especially over long periods of time and at higher temperatures. These properties make KEVLAR® such a useful compound to the world because it can be used in many different places and for many different things. 

The chemical bonds that are formed between the KEVLAR® atoms are covalent bonds. The compound forms a crystal lattice structure.

The percent composition by mass is:

• C = 77.06%

• H = 4.59%

• N = 12.84%

• O = 14.68%

Percent Composition by number is:

• C = 50%

• H = 35%

• N = 7%

• O = 7%

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Kevlar can also be aluminized for extra protection