A bulletproof fabric has been developed, like in John Wick's jacket: a 1.8 mm thick layer stops a bullet 0 8

A group led by Professor Jin Zhang has likely created the strongest fabric currently available. The miracle fabric is a "composite of carbon nanotubes and heterocyclic aramid (a class of synthetic polymers). In it, the nanotubes are aligned with aramid polymer chains to prevent molecular slipping under extreme loads," writes Hardware Busters.

This is what allows the material to absorb and dissipate impact energy more effectively than any existing protective textile.

The fact is that materials like Kevlar consist solely of aramid fibers. These polymer chains can shift under high loads, which limits their protective properties. However, the addition of aligned carbon nanotubes has allowed the fabric to maintain structural integrity under forces that would destroy ordinary armor.

According to the scientists, a single layer of fabric 0.6 mm thick can slow a bullet traveling at 300 m/s down to 220 m/s. Three layers of fabric 1.8 mm thick can completely stop a bullet. For comparison, Kevlar requires at least 4 mm to achieve the same result.

The researchers emphasize that the fabric they developed is suitable not only for bulletproof vests, for example:

• Aerospace and aviation;
• Emergency services;
• Extreme sports and athletics;
• Technology and wearable devices.

Professor Julie Kearney from the University of Sydney emphasizes that the fabric can be produced on existing industrial systems. This aspect makes large-scale production not only feasible but also quite practical.

"This approach could potentially be used to produce other new composite materials. For personal and military protection, these materials could be used to create lighter and more effective bulletproof vests and armor, enhancing safety without compromising mobility," Kearney noted.

The team continues to refine the material. The company is also developing a "smart" version capable of determining the location and force of impact, which could potentially create armor that can automatically call for help when an injury occurs.