Aramid
any of a cl-ss of synthetic aromatic long-chain polyamides capable of extrusion into fibers having resistance to high temperatures and great strength.
noun
any of a group of synthetic fire-resistant and strong polyamides used to make textiles or plastics
examples
kevlar(tm) and twaron(tm) are aramid examples.
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