nostr:npub15yasedsv3adldf2dj9rtgxemlxr2yrvfgrq8a4s9ur0wcxs2mylsxc7sgz **Aramid** fibers, short for **aromatic polyamide**, are a class of heat-resistant and strong synthetic fibers. They are used in aerospace and military applications, for ballistic-rated body armor fabricand ballistic composites, in marine cordage, marine hull reinforcement, as an asbestossubstitute,[1] and in various lightweight consumer items ranging from phone cases to tennis rackets.