The United States Department of Homeland Security is sponsoring development of an inflatable plug made of Vectran to prevent flooding in the New York City Subway and other transportation tunnels, as it is strong but relatively inexpensive, and not edible for rats.
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The material is expected to be used again on NASA's 2011 Mars Science Laboratory in the bridle cables.
Nike adapts Vectran fibers, which are produced by Kuraray, into embroidery threads, before use in the shoe.