Just what is Dyneema® anyway?

Dyneema® is the world's strongest fiber™. It's highly cut and slash resistant synthetic fiber made from Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. Dyneema® is also 15 times stronger per weight than steel. Its used in anti stab vests for peace keeping forces, civilian armors, helmets, industrial nets, work gloves, and of course our wallets and bags. We've tried to cut this stuff with scissors and a box cutter and it resists all but our most determined efforts and even then it takes time. Dyneema® is also light weight which makes it ideal material for backpack straps.