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Fits the Body. Frees the Mind.

Our biggest innovation in life protection since Kevlar® was developed in 1965.

Whether you're a military service member, law enforcement officer, private security professional, or emergency responder, the mission always matters most. It's why you train to be a well-oiled machine. So why shouldn't you move like one?

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Unparalleled Comfort

With the unmatched combination of flexibility and protection of Kevlar® EXO™, the usual distractions of wearing body armor can be greatly reduced. This means you can feel much more free to focus on every task at hand—because when there's less in your way physically, there's less in your way mentally.

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Fits the Body. Frees the Mind.

Give Fatigue a Rest

Kevlar® EXO™ is undeniably less rigid and unquestionably more comfortable than the highest-performing soft body armor materials available.* With Kevlar® EXO™, you may even forget you're wearing body armor, but it won't.

  • Designed for missions with increased demand on the body.
  • Ideal for tasks that require standing or sitting for long durations.
  • Minimizes physical strain during everyday activities.

*When comparing the same areal density and level of protection.

Fits the Body. Frees the Mind.

Put Your Best Fit Forward

Everyone deserves the same level of protection, regardless of their physical form. With our innovative new approach to flexibility with Kevlar® EXO™, we left no stone unturned to ensure no body is left uncovered.

  • Contours to curves and body lines for less restriction.
  • Moves with the body, not against it.
  • More freedom of movement means more mobility.
Fits the Body. Frees the Mind.
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Flexible

When paired with exceptional carrier design, the pliability of Kevlar® EXO™ leads to significant increases in comfort. And with the highest ballistics performance among woven fabrics, it's unlike any material we’ve ever made, and unlike any you’ve ever experienced.

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Lightweight

Kevlar® EXO™ enables a level of performance and weight comparable to the highest performing ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene ballistics materials, while maintaining the flexibility benefits of para-aramids.

Uncompromising Protection

Kevlar® EXO™ combines the high performance protection that our heroes expect from today's body armor, with levels of flexibility and comfort thought previously impossible. Thanks to the breakthrough science behind this revolutionary fiber, Kevlar® EXO™ is designed to stop threats without stopping you.

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Material

Kevlar® EXO™ is a completely reimagined, next-generation aramid fiber with unequaled levels of performance. Developed and tested by leading materials experts at Arclin, it's the largest leap forward in soft body armor in decades.

Ballistics

  • Kevlar® EXO™ can be used to create the lightest weight ballistics soft armor solutions available on the market today.
  • Kevlar® EXO™ has the highest ballistics performance of any aramid fiber available.
  • Kevlar® EXO™ enables body armor designers to develop best-in-class ballistics vests with unrivaled flexibility.

Flame Resistance

When it comes to extreme performance under extreme conditions, Kevlar® EXO™ will help you keep your cool. With its inherent flame and temperature resistant qualities, Kevlar® EXO™ won't catch fire or melt* when the heat is on.

*Inherently flame-resistant, heat-resistant, does not melt. Decomposition temperature greater than 500ºC.

Durability

To help you unlock a more confident performance, Kevlar® EXO™ provides more consistent protection. Through rigorous testing that meets increased global standards (such as NIJ conditioning), Kevlar® EXO™ is proven to give you the same level of protection after five years of use that it does on day one.

Ready. Set. Flow.

The only thing more flexible than Kevlar® EXO™ material is how it can be designed to fit any mission configuration or custom application. Whether it's concealable, tactical, low-viz, or more, Kevlar® EXO™ can help maximize your effectiveness while minimizing effort.

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