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Kevlar and water

In Response To: Re: x33 is crystal coated on both sides? ()

The question is reasonable.
In the aviation industry there's a move from aramid fibre composites because it's a maintenance problem if they get contaminated with water.
The kevlar inserts in protection vests are always (or perhaps usually) well protected against water as the protective level decreases when the fibres are wet.
None of which influences kevlar as a material for watch straps. (Although I don't think it's strength which makes it better than for example nylon, but perhaps that it's more fire resistant.)

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x33 is crystal coated on both sides?

I think X-33 is not crystal coated. >

Yes, it is coated inside and out. *NM*

Thanks for the correction. Is SeMP coated? *NM*

Re: Thanks for the correction. Is SeMP coated?

Thank you! *NM*

Re: x33 is crystal coated on both sides?

Kevlar and water

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1 wallclock secs ( 0.17 usr + 0.03 sys = 0.20 CPU)