noun

• Any of a class of synthetic polymers, related to nylon, that yield fibers of exceptional strength and thermal stability.

  ‘The most common fibers used in structural applications are fiberglass, aramid, and carbon.’

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  • ‘The aramid fibers in the bead will stretch a little, typically enough to make a tight tire go on much more easily by hand afterwards.’
  • ‘It is largely made from carbon and aramid, which replaces fibreglass and is said to be much stronger and lighter.’
  • ‘The bundles may comprise at least 10% reinforcing fibers, such as glass, aramid or acrylic.’
  • ‘The helmet shell is a one-piece composite structure made up of multiple levels of Kevlar® aramid fiber.’