Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around sourcing Kevlar sheets specifically sized at 5.5 feet wide and less than 50 feet in length, including inquiries about pricing and suppliers. Participants share various suppliers and their experiences regarding the cost and availability of Kevlar.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses a need for Kevlar sheets and asks for recommendations on where to purchase them and their cost.
- Another participant recommends Fibreglast as a reputable supplier, noting that Kevlar is expensive, with a specific price for a 50-inch wide fabric.
- A different participant comments on the paradox of hard-to-find items sometimes being inexpensive, sharing their experience of difficulty finding Kevlar in local stores.
- One participant challenges the notion of Kevlar being "terribly cheap," stating that the required amount would exceed $1000 and questioning the advantages of using Kevlar compared to other materials.
- Another participant mentions their own Kevlar sheet cost of $149, reinforcing the idea that Kevlar sheets are expensive.
- A participant suggests US Composites as a cheaper alternative for small quantities of Kevlar, providing specific pricing and additional information about resin requirements for use.
- One participant references a website that sells bullet-resistant fiberglass, indicating some confusion between fiberglass and Kevlar, while acknowledging the cost of Kevlar for protective applications.
- A clarification is made that Kevlar is an aramid fiber and not fiberglass.
- Two participants mention McMaster as a supplier offering a Kevlar/Nomex/Fiberglass blend at a specific price per square foot, with one expressing satisfaction with the pricing.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the cost of Kevlar, with varying opinions on what constitutes "expensive." There are multiple competing views regarding the best suppliers and the relative merits of Kevlar compared to other materials.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express differing views on the definition of expensive, and there is mention of additional costs associated with resin and application, which may affect overall pricing and availability.
