Ballistic

 
 
 

Extreme performance against projectile threats

Having the right ballistic protection can make all the difference between life and death. From body armor to vehicle armor, DuPont™ Kevlar® and DuPont™ Tensylon® provide tested, trusted and proven performance against a range of ballistic threats.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kevlar® woven fabrics
Kevlar® laminates for multi-threat protection
Kevlar® XP
Kevlar® UD
Kevlar® prepregs
Tensylon®

Kevlar® woven fabrics

Kevlar® woven fabrics provide a variety of highly customizable options for ballistic applications, including soft armor vests and helmets.  

Our lightweight fabrics have similar tensile properties with many deniers and finishes, deliver high tenacity performance and provide improved comfort and mobility. 

Kevlar® laminates for multi-threat protection

Kevlar® laminates for multi-threat protection deliver increased ballistic protection performance across a range of applications. 

Our multi-threat protective fabrics deliver lightweight, high tenacity, outstanding ballistic performance for superior protection against several threats.

Kevlar® XP

Kevlar® XP is a lightweight and versatile fabric that provides extreme ballistic protection while offering improved comfort.

Our highly durable multi-axial fabrics deliver high stopping power for a range of applications for the most hazardous ballistic threats.

Kevlar® UD

Kevlar® UD ultra-thin and lightweight unidirectional fabrics provide excellent trauma reduction against a range of hazards and threats. 

Our unidirectional fabric offerings with high tenacity provide superior ballistic performance for soft armor applications.

Kevlar® prepregs

Kevlar® prepregs deliver high level, multi-hit protection, including bolt-bearing strength and exceptional performance in extreme temperatures. 

Our highest-grade protective fibers provide finer denier fiber, high tenacity and high modulus to a range of hard armor applications.

Tensylon®

Tensylon® is a world-class hard armor solution for ballistic protection that can be used in several end-use applications.

Our hard armor solution provides an attractive combination of performance, weight and cost.

  • Kevlar® woven fabrics+

    Kevlar® woven fabrics

    Kevlar® woven fabrics provide a variety of highly customizable options for ballistic applications, including soft armor vests and helmets.  

    Our lightweight fabrics have similar tensile properties with many deniers and finishes, deliver high tenacity performance and provide improved comfort and mobility. 

  • Kevlar® laminates for multi-threat protection+

    Kevlar® laminates for multi-threat protection

    Kevlar® laminates for multi-threat protection deliver increased ballistic protection performance across a range of applications. 

    Our multi-threat protective fabrics deliver lightweight, high tenacity, outstanding ballistic performance for superior protection against several threats.

  • Kevlar® XP+

    Kevlar® XP

    Kevlar® XP is a lightweight and versatile fabric that provides extreme ballistic protection while offering improved comfort.

    Our highly durable multi-axial fabrics deliver high stopping power for a range of applications for the most hazardous ballistic threats.

  • Kevlar® UD+

    Kevlar® UD

    Kevlar® UD ultra-thin and lightweight unidirectional fabrics provide excellent trauma reduction against a range of hazards and threats. 

    Our unidirectional fabric offerings with high tenacity provide superior ballistic performance for soft armor applications.

  • Kevlar® prepregs+

    Kevlar® prepregs

    Kevlar® prepregs deliver high level, multi-hit protection, including bolt-bearing strength and exceptional performance in extreme temperatures. 

    Our highest-grade protective fibers provide finer denier fiber, high tenacity and high modulus to a range of hard armor applications.

  • Tensylon®+

    Tensylon®

    Tensylon® is a world-class hard armor solution for ballistic protection that can be used in several end-use applications.

    Our hard armor solution provides an attractive combination of performance, weight and cost.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Designed for the hazards you face

DuPont Life Protection provides superior PPE options designed for the extreme hazards facing military personnel, emergency responders and law enforcement officers.

 
 
 

DuPont™ Kevlar® and DuPont™ Tensylon® for ballistic protection

Ballistic and
trauma protection

DuPont™ Kevlar® and DuPont™ Tensylon® for multi-hit protection

Multi-hit protection

DuPont™ Kevlar® and DuPont™ Tensylon® for mechanical strength

Superior rigidity and
mechanical strength

DuPont™ Kevlar® and DuPont™ Tensylon® for durability and strength

Durability and
strength

DuPont™ Kevlar® and DuPont™ Tensylon® perform in extreme environments.

Performance in extreme
environments

DuPont™ Kevlar® and DuPont™ Tensylon® are highly temperature resistant.

  Temperature
  resistance