Wired News - Baseball Hunts for Right Stuff:
"On the defensive side, manufacturers try to design a lighter, more durable glove to give players better control and responsiveness in the field. By sampling hundreds of new and classic materials, Easton decided Kevlar, the material known for its use in bulletproof vests and flak jackets, had the properties -- lightweight, nonabsorbent, incredibly strong and pliable -- to become part of their newest line."
