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13 Sept 2005
NEW BACKING SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY BASED ON DYNEEMA® EASES THE BURDEN FOR THOSE IN HARM'S WAY
Heerlen, The Netherlands, 13 September 2005 – A new backing technology for personal protection, utilizing Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber, offers those in the line of fire new options, light in weight but heavy in protective ability. The new technology provides a starting point for designing hybrid inserts consisting of a backing with Dyneema® skinned with a ceramic strike face. The backing is to defeat rifle threats by stopping bullets fragmented by the ceramic plate, and retain the plate integrity upon impact. These inserts offer excellent multi-hit protection. Backing with Dyneema® can be shaped to fit without unnecessary bulk, providing unencumbered mobility, and provides tailored penetration resistance for a range of tactical needs.