Soft Armor
Soft armor panels are typically constructed of
multiple layers of ballistic-resistant materials.
Materials: Kevlar®/Kevlar®29 (synthetic fiber), Spectra® (ultra-high-strength polyethylene fiber), TWARON® (synthetic fiber), Dyneema® (Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene), GoreTex® (waterproof, breathable fabric membrane), and CoolMax® (polyester fabric good for moisture-wicking and is breathable)
Hard Armor
Hard armor plates may be constructed from ceramics, compressed laminate sheets, metallic
plates or composites that incorporate more than one material. Generally speaking, hard armor plates work in one of two ways: They can capture and deform the bullet, or they can break up the bullet. In both instances, the armor then absorbs and distributes the force of the impact.
Common Types of Panels: Ceramics, Steel & PE (Polyethylene)