DuPont & Point Blank To Provide Kevlar EXO Body Armour To North American Law Enforcement Personnel
DuPont and Point Blank Enterprises have announced an exclusive agreement to provide North American state and local law enforcement departments with body armour made with Kevlar EXO aramid fibre. Representing a major innovation in aramid fibres, Kevlar EXO offers an unparalleled blend of lightweight, flexibility and protection for intense conditions. Point Blank, leveraging DuPont’s Kevlar expertise, will craft body armour that provides unprecedented ballistic protection without compromising mobility or comfort. Kevlar EXO, with its remarkable pliability, contours to body lines, offering a more inclusive and protective solution.
This technology, combined with Point Blank’s design and manufacturing capabilities, addresses the demand for lightweight protection while prioritizing comfort and mobility. The collaboration aims to create the most comfortable body armor globally, meeting NIJ standards.
Steven LaGanke, Global Business Leader at DuPont Life Protection, highlighted the partnership’s commitment to enhancing law enforcement personnel’s comfort and mobility. Michael Foreman, Executive Vice President of Point Blank Enterprises, emphasized exceeding the new NIJ certification standards with Kevlar EXO, introducing innovative offerings for enhanced ballistic protection in law enforcement. The new body armor is expected to be available later this year.
