Aramid Fibre is a relative newcomer to the world of ultra-protective, totally aesthetic phone cases, but it's quickly making its mark on the industry. A lot of people, however, still don't know exactly what aramid fibre is or how it protects your tech. Let's demystify this incredible material.
What Are The Properties of Aramid Fibre?
Aramid fibre is a man-made synthetic fibre, known for being heat resistant and especially strong. Originally designed for the US military, this is a high-performance material which is favoured for its extreme durability. It's also incredibly light in comparison to how tough it is, and each fibre is thinner than human hair. Its relatively low molecular weight and extreme resilience means that aramid fibre is now used for bulletproof vests, aeroplanes and even spaceships. You couldn't really pick a tougher protective material for your phone case.
aramid fibre is an ultra protective material
How Does Aramid Fibre Differ from Carbon Fibre?
There's a lot of confusion between carbon fibre and aramid fibre, but they are not the same material. The confusion is understandable - both are man-made, modern composites, widely used because they're so strong and light, and both come from the same family of materials.
Carbon fibre, however, is an electrical conductor which means it can interfere with the signal reception of your phone. Aramid fibre, on the other hand, is not conductive and does not impact WiFi, GPS or your phone service. Additionally, whilst it's strong and stiff, carbon fibre is also brittle, meaning that it may protect your phone from drops and shocks but it's likely to break on impact.
Is Aramid Fibre the Same as Kevlar®?
In a word, yes. Kevlar® is a registered brand name, used for products manufactured by the DuPont company, but it's just another way of referring to aramid fibre. DuPont use it to create body armour and bulletproof vests, but when it's used elsewhere, you'll see it referred to by its generic name, aramid fibre. If you're familiar with Kevlar®, you also have a good understanding of the properties of aramid fibre.
