American Woman: 1966 Stephanie L. Kwolek

Stephanie L. Kwolek invented synthetic fibers in 1966 Loom weaving in carbon fibre while working at DuPont’s Pioneering Research Laboratory in Wilmington, Delaware.

The most famous fiber she created was Kevlar—a strong, lightweight and heat-resistant synthetic fiber.

Stephanie L. Kwolek was a chemist. Kwolek patented the process for making Kevlar in 1966.

Kevlar is used in bulletproof vests and other protective equipment, and has also become a substitute for asbestos since the 1970s, when companies began to scale back on using the cancer-causing asbestos material.

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American women are the heart of America. They know how to solve problems, juggle responsibilities, and remain adamant, fearless, courageous and caring for 400 years (1607-2024)

America has been the benefactor of the love and courage of women since the day they stepped into the New World we now call America.

Women are problem-solvers both in and out of the home. That’s likely why many life-changing inventions and discoveries point to an American woman. They’ve given us solid leaders and inventions that transformed life, faith, family and the American Dream.

How important women are to the success of our great country.

Women are the heart of America, and America owes her women the same.

Source: History.com and the public domain///