Awesome Kevlar

Need a spot to drop your wallet, watch, and keys? These epoxy-molded carbon fiber valet trays from Etsy seller DiamondFiberz are a neat alternative to wood, leather, or metal trays. They come in woven black, blue, or red and forged patterns with speckles of red or lime green. Note that they’re on the small side at 5″ x 7″.

Naglev’s hiking shoes are built for extreme adventuring. They’re made with a one-piece Kevlar upper for durability. A wool liner wicks away moisture, while its midsole and footbed mold to your feet over time for comfort. Last but not least, a rubber lug outsole offers impressive grip on varied terrain.

Maker Xyla Foxlin admits that her design for a bulletproof party dress is completely impractical. But that doesn’t make it any less impressive. She created this wild-looking outfit by creating a custom dress form from duct tape and foam, then sculpted the dress from sheets of Kevlar and carbon fiber cloth.

SlyKly’s very special playing cards are made by cutting them one at a time from a sheet Kevlar – the same tough material used in bulletproof vests. While an individual card won’t stop a bullet, a stack of 10 or 12 of them can perform that feat without a problem.