resistance excellent friction and wear resistance cord high tensile strength and modulus at low specific weight retention of physical properties at high and low temperature extremes very low heat shrinkage very low creep good fatigue resistance fabric excellent ballistic performance at low weights and excellent resistance to cuts and protrusion combined with comfortable wear and excellent friction and wear performance against other materials the peptide fibrils and fibres of the disclosure may have a variety of applications for example in adhesives and sealants e g thixotropes in ballistics and defence e g anti mine boots gloves u2014 cut resistance police and military composite helmets and vests u2014 bullet and fragmentation in belts and hoses e g automotive heating cooling systems automotive and industrial hoses and automotive and industrial synchronous and power transmission belts in composites e g aircraft structural body parts and cabin panels boats and sporting goods in fibre optic and electro mechanical cables e g communication and data transmission cables ignition wires and submarine aerostat and robotic tethers in friction products and gaskets e g asbestos replacement automotive and industrial gaskets for high pressure and high temperature environments brake pads and clutch linings in protective apparel e g boots chain saw chaps cut resistant industrial gloves helmets u2014 fireman and consumer bicycle and thermal and cut protective aprons sleeves etc in tires.