Spectra Shield is a composite material (specifically, an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber) used in bulletproof vests and vehicle armour. It is manufactured by Honeywell.
Other popular fibers with similar uses are aramid (KevlarorTwaron) and Dyneema (another UHMWPE).
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