hard body
armor

premium materials from industry
leaders like Honeywell and Dyneema
This gives us the opportunity to manufacture some of the most advanced plates on the market.
We constantly try to focus on achieving the perfect balance between manufacturing light weight plates, but without compromising on protection and durability.
how our hard body armor is manufactured
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01We begin with choosing only quality materialsEach different material offers a trade-off between weight, protection level, and cost, making them suitable for different applications depending on the threat level and the wearer's needs.
That is why our 3 different plate lines (B-line, U-line and LW-line) consist of various materials. -
02HPPE (High Performance Polyethylene)This material has a high strength-to-weight ratio, making it perfect for our PGD LW-line. These plates consist of layered polyethylene, subjected to high heat and pressure using a compression molding technique, resulting in our absolute thinnest and lightest hard armor plate to date.
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03An added Silicon Carbide ceramics layer to our B-line and U-LineThis material is known for its exceptional hardness and ballistic resistance. The ceramic layer, made of silicon carbide, is positioned on the outer surface of the plate to disperse and absorb the initial impact energy of a bullet by shattering it upon contact. Beneath this, the polyethylene or aramid backer plays a crucial role in capturing and dissipating the remaining energy and fragments, ensuring minimal blunt force trauma to the wearer.
We use an autoclave treatment for these plates, where the ceramic plates are placed in an autoclave, where they undergo high-pressure and high-temperature treatment. This step consolidates the material, reducing porosity and enhancing the toughness of the ceramics. The autoclave process ensures uniform pressure distribution, which is critical for the integrity and performance of the armor plates. -
04All our hard armor plates are sealed with a durable cordura coverThis will protect and maintain the ballistic properties. The plates are shielded in both extreme cold and heat and protected against liquids such as water and oil. Furthermore the plates are anti drop resistant.
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05Quality checkBefore shipment each plate undergoes a detailed inspection for quality and safety standards


Edge-to-edge protection
All of our hard armor ceramic plates are made with full edge to edge ceramic, meaning you have full ceramic coverage to the edge.
The plates are structured and designed to protect you from impacts at the edges. In this industry we often see other ceramic plates with 2-4 cm foam edges, resulting in a lower weight and better specifications from an outside perspective. But this also results in a product with up to 35 % less protection of your body than it appears.
We don’t compromise safety and make sure to use edge-to-edge ceramics, so that the ceramics cover the entire front of the plate.
Furthermore the plate is covered with a thin layer of protective foam all the way around the plate to ensure protection against impact and hard use.

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SAPI vs. ESAPIESAPI (Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert) plates offer a higher protection at the cost of increased weight, while SAPI (Small Arms Protective Insert) plates provide sufficient protection for less severe threats.
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shooters cut"Shooters cut" refers to the specific ergonomic design for our hard armor body plates that features angled corners at the top. This cut allows for greater mobility and ease of movement when handling e.g. firearms, particularly when raising or aiming a weapon. The design is especially popular among military and law enforcement personnel as it provides a balance between coverage and manoeuvrability, ensuring protection without compromising the ability to perform tactical tasks. This cut helps reduce interference with shoulder and arm movement, making it ideal for active combat situations.
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icw or saICW (In Conjunction With) means that the hard armor plate must be worn in conjunction with soft armor to achieve its full protective capability. SA (Standalone) indicates that the hard armor plate is designed to stop its maximum rated threat independently, without needing additional soft armor backing, as the necessary support is integrated into the plate itself.
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Single Curve / Multi-CurveThe number of bends in a hard armor plate affects its shape and fit. A single curve means the plate has one curve running vertically along the center. Multi-curve plates have several curves, typically with the edges curving inward for a better fit against the body. Multi-curve plates are recommended for extended wear due to their enhanced comfort.
NIJ Protection Level 3 & 4
NIJ Protection Levels 3 and 4 are standards for our hard armor plates.
Level 3 plates protect against common rifle rounds.
Level 4 plates provide the highest protection, stopping armor-piercing rounds.
Level 4 plates are generally heavier and more robust than level 3, offering superior protection against more dangerous ballistic threats.
We care deeply about your safety, so all our hard armor plates are tested to NIJ standard 0101.04 and 0101.06 at TNO in the Netherlands and Element Defense in the USA.
Read more about the protection level for each plate on our product pages.

