Comment by libria

I think that is our problem, we have a hard time imagining how the energy could be distributed across the garment.

You could sell me on Non-Newtonian-Kevlar though: Pliant to a slow crease, rock-hard with a sudden strike.

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Oh man I thought I was making that up, but it's a thing! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_Armor The future is now!