WEBJan 1, 1996 — H.P. WHITE LABORATORY, INC. TEST PROCEDURE BULLET RESISTANT HELMET HPW-TP-0401.01B October 1995 H.P. White Laboratory, Inc. 3114 Scarboro Road Street, MD 21154
Updated NIJ Body Armor Standards Released
WEBIn a significant leap forward for law enforcement safety, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has released the eagerly awaited NIJ 0101.07 and NIJ 0123.00 standards—the first update since 2008. These body armor standards serve as a crucial response to evolving threats faced by law enforcement personnel. The updates bring a paradigm shift ...
Body Armor News | All About Bullet Proof Vests and Body Armor
WEBWelcome to Body Armor News, your source for the most current updates on personal ballistic protection and bulletproof vests. Our mission is to keep you informed about the latest industry news and scientific advancements in protective armor. Since our establishment in 2005, the industry has made significant strides in …
How are bulletproof vests made? & what is armored clothing …
WEBStep 1: Raw Materials. In order to make bulletproof clothing manufacturers start by producing fiber or filament that is lightweight but strong. One of the most well known is Kevlar®, which is produced by spinning a solid thread from a liquid chemical blend. Another fiber, Dyneema®, is made from a polyethylene base and is manufactured by means ...
Body Armor Manufacturers | Body Armor News - The Ultimate …
WEBOther body armor manufacturers. 02/24. AAM Armor. AA Shield. Ace Link Armor. Adept Armor. Alpine Armoring. American Body Armor. Angel Armor.
Avon Protection Selling Armor Assets To CoorsTek
WEBAvon Protection today announced it has reached an agreement to sell the assets of its Lexington, Kentucky facility to CoorsTek, Inc, a global manufacturer of advanced ceramics materials, for a modest cash consideration. This facility is part of the armor business that was acquired through Avon’s acquisition of 3M’s ballistic protection ...
Next-Gen Body Armor: Designing Systems For The Future
WEBSep 24, 2020 — Features of the Amaruq™ Tactical Armour System include: Next-gen materials and construction: Crafted from exceptionally durable CORDURA® nylon and SQUADRON™ fabrics which are built to last. The vest is lined with a highly breathable and moisture-wicking 3D mesh material along with an OUTLAST® thermal control layer for …
Body Armor Materials | Materials Used For Body Armor
WEBKevlar®, The Most Well Known Body Armor Material. DuPont™ has developed law enforcement and body armor materials for more than 40 years. Its Kevlar® brand fiber, first developed in 1965, was the first material identified for use in the modern generation of a concealable bulletproof vests. Kevlar® is a man made hydrocarbon fiber, with a ...
H.P. White Laboratory Ceases Operations - The Ultimate Source …
WEBH.P. White Laboratory, an Intertek company, has made an announcement that after 83 years it ceases operations at March 31, 2020. H.P. White has been one of the most renowed independent test laboratories worldwide and known especially for ballistic resistance testing including body armor, helmets, vehicle armor, structural armor, and more.. H.P. White was the first NIJ-approved test laboratory.
Military Police To Provide Feedback On New Bulletproof Vests
WEBSoldiers To Provide Feedback New Bulletproof Vests. Fowles said soldiers are using the vests and carrying out their MP tasks, giving feedback regarding their function, form and fit. Soldiers are using the vests and looking at how functional it is: • Range of motions. • Uniform integration. • Vehicle integration.