Presents the life of chemist Stephanie Kwolek focusing on her childhood, youth, education as a chemist and her employment at Dupont from 1950 to 1986. Describes her work to create a "cloth" stronger than steel which later was used in bullet proof vests.
General Note
Originally published in 2008 as: Stopping bullets with a thread : Stephanie Kwolek and her incredible invention.
Content Note
The deadliest chase -- Designing fashions and fibers -- Challenging nature -- The cloudy outlook -- The survivors' club -- Timeline -- You be the inventor!.