Kevlar®

Definition

• A registered trademark for a DuPont Corporation product, a synthetic fiber created in 1965 which has a strength factor 5 times that of steel. Frequently used in balloon systems for suspension cables and control lines of various types. Generally, Kevlar® is used for the core of a suspension line, and will have a cover or sheath over the core, as Kevlar® is ultraviolet light sensitive.

References

• Balloon Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024