Strand for strand, spider silk is stronger than steel of the same thickness and tougher than Kevlar.
Why it is true
The unique protein structure of the silk allows it to absorb a massive amount of kinetic energy before breaking, making it one of nature's most impressive materials.
Source: Material Science
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