Dyneema

Dyneema¨ is the worldÕs strongest and lightest fiber. ItÕs 15 times stronger than steel on a weight for weight basis and 40 times stronger than aramid. Yet it can float on water. This combination of extreme strength and low weight make it suitable for a wide and expanding number of applications. A huge range of uses including: Super strong yet light mooring ropes, crane ropes, and aquaculture nets; Cut-resistant protective gloves and high-strength threads for medical applications Bullet-resistant vests and highly advanced anti-ballistic vehicle armor; Fuel-saving lightweight airplane cargo nets and containers; High performance clothing, shelters, footwear, backpacks, and sports equipment. Dyneema¨: a revolution founded on persistence. The fiber that would be later known as Dyneema¨ was invented by accident in 1968 by DSM chemist Dr. Albert Pennings. He was doing research into polyethylene when he  discovered a thread he couldnÕt pull apart. DSM was a coal mining and fertilizer company and the reaction from his boss was complete disinterest. But Pennings and others saw the potential of this astounding fiber. Over 20 years and much R&D later, this super strong, super lightweight fiber went into production as Dyneema¨ ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE). Used wherever only the best will do. Dyneema¨ fiber is used in a large and rapidly growing range of applications. From protective gloves to ropes used for mooring deepwater oil rigs and the worldÕs largest ships. From aquaculture nets to revolutionary composites and laminates. From ballistic vests and panels to technical clothing and medical thread.