Having utilized Kevlar in applications of impact resistance or ballistic protection, I can agree that Kevlar is excellent in those applications. It is great for cut resistance - much better than leather. But for abrasion resistance, I'd take leather any day.
Kristi,
Yes - you can predict material properties using various methods. For the beginner - you should check out a program called CompositePro. It allows you, among many other things, to simply put in the properties of constituent materials, and it will give you the resultant lamina and...
