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G3 · September 2, 2002, 08:57 AM

Thanks for the replies. I was hoping the info maybe in Hatcher's Notebook.

The reason I ask is that there is debate on another forum about high temperatures degrading the perfomance of Spectra Shield and other synthectic fibers that are used in body armor. I was curious how the newer fabrics would hold up to a muzzle contact gunshot. Supposedly, kevlar will retain is strength even in very high temperatures.

September 2, 2002, 08:57 AM	#6
G3 Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 2000 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 138	Thanks for the replies. I was hoping the info maybe in Hatcher's Notebook. The reason I ask is that there is debate on another forum about high temperatures degrading the perfomance of Spectra Shield and other synthectic fibers that are used in body armor. I was curious how the newer fabrics would hold up to a muzzle contact gunshot. Supposedly, kevlar will retain is strength even in very high temperatures.