ZYLON is a new high-performance fiber developed by TOYOBO.
ZYLON consists of rigid-rod chain molecules of poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole)(PBO).


Chemical structure of ZYLON
 


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July 12, 2005
National Settlement Concerning Body Armor Containing Zylon® Made by Second Chance Body Armor

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July 1, 2005
Toyobo Statement on Zylon® as a Ballistic Fiber Used by Body Armor Manufacturers

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September 15, 2004
Toyobo Praises Body Armor Manufacturers for Used Vest Testing and Officer Safety Initiatives

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August 23, 2004
Toyobo Praises Armor Holdings for Announcing New Safety Initiative

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June 21, 2004 [FAQ]
Frequently asked questions about Zylon and body armor

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March 18, 2004
Letter to valued customers on NIJ Body Armor Summit

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March 9. 2004
Letter to valued customers on modulus dated March 9. 2004
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December 12.2003
Letter to valued customers dated on December 12, 2003

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November 20.2003
Toyobo's Submisson to the National Institute of Justice
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Octorber 20.2003
Statement by Toyobo Co.,Ltd. on Personal Body Armor Containing Zylon®

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