Where Kevlar Fails, a Liquid Succeeds [VIDEO]


Kevlar is an incredible material for stopping bullets, but when it comes to a knife, it fails spectacularly. The addition of a milky white liquid, however, changes everything.

The liquid, known as sheer thickening fluid, can be added to fabric to make things such as puncture-proofs vest for prison guards and soldiers. Maybe one day it will help create things like puncture-proof tires.

Check out the video in the panel to the right.

What uses come to mind for this material?

Photo: bionicteaching via Flickr.

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