Body armor

Bracing for a long battle against COVID-19: General Use Face Shields designed by PolyU ready for mass production

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
Clothing, Protective gear, Sports equipment, Equipment, Body armor, Face shield, Headgear, Ice hockey equipment, Safety clothing, Shield

PolyU today announced the launch of two new reusable face shields, namely "General Use Face Shield" and "Extra Protection Face Shield", both of which will soon be available at affordable prices.

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  • PolyU today announced the launch of two new reusable face shields, namely "General Use Face Shield" and "Extra Protection Face Shield", both of which will soon be available at affordable prices.
  • The specially designed face shield, which provides full-face coverage, will help to protect from the spread of droplet-transmitted diseases.
  • The "General Use Face Shield" is suitable for everyone; while the "Extra Protection Face Shield" offers broader protection by covering the forehead and hair.
  • All users expressed appreciation with regard to the comfortable wearing experience, saying that the face shields are especially suitable for staff working long hours.

Advancements Television Series to Explore Breakthroughs in Discreet Body Armor

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Friday, March 27, 2020
Articles, Culture, Humans, Body armor, Personal protective equipment, Fashion, Clothing, Textile

Advancements will travel to Ecuador to learn how Innocent Armor's discreet line of protective clothing is helping style meet protection, with the same level of defense used by law enforcement.

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  • Advancements will travel to Ecuador to learn how Innocent Armor's discreet line of protective clothing is helping style meet protection, with the same level of defense used by law enforcement.
  • Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Innocent Armor's line of every day clothing offers the highest level of protection available in soft body armor.
  • The company's team of fashion, medical, military, police, and technology product development experts bring the safety and security of body armor to modern day stylish attire.
  • About Advancements and DMG Productions:
    The Advancements series is an information-based educational show targeting recent advances across a number of industries and economies.

The Global Ballistic Composite Market is expected to grow from USD 1,381.69 Million in 2018 to USD 2,327.48 Million by the end of 2025 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.73%

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
Synthetic fibers, Body armor, Matter, Polymers, Organic polymers, Materials, Plastics, Ceramic, Metal matrix composite, Vehicle armour, Composite, Aramid

On the basis of Fiber, the Global Ballistic Composite Market is studied across Aramid Fiber, Glass, Hybrid, M5, and UHMPE.

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  • On the basis of Fiber, the Global Ballistic Composite Market is studied across Aramid Fiber, Glass, Hybrid, M5, and UHMPE.
  • On the basis of Matrix, the Global Ballistic Composite Market is studied across Metal Matrix, Polymer Matrix Composite, and Polymer-Ceramic.
  • On the basis of Application, the Global Ballistic Composite Market is studied across Body Armor, Helmets & Face Protection, and Vehicle Armor.
  • Which are the best product areas to be invested in over the forecast period in the Global Ballistic Composite Market?

NAD Recommends Discontinuation of Line Claims that Body Armor Sports Drinks are "More Natural" and have "More Natural Ingredients" Than Gatorade

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Drinks, Food and drink, Liquids, Non-alcoholic drinks, Gatorade, Sports drinks, Dietary Supplements, Body armor, All Sport

The challenged claims, which appeared in point-of-sale and online advertising, included:

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  • The challenged claims, which appeared in point-of-sale and online advertising, included:
    Body Armor & Body Armor Lyte are more natural than other sports drinks.
  • Body Armor & Body Armor Lyte are more natural than Gatorade and Gatorade Zero.
  • Body Armor & Body Armor Lyte have fewer artificial ingredients than Gatorade Thirst Quencher and Gatorade Zero.
  • Therefore, NAD assessed whether BA's evidence showed that all Body Armor and Body Armor Lyte products have "More Natural Ingredients" than all Gatorade Thirst Quencher & Gatorade Zero products.

Global Aramid Fiber Market (2020 to 2027) - High Manufacturing Costs Restraining Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 16, 2020
Technology, Hardware, Security, Synthetic fibers, Body armor, Organic polymers, Matter, Materials, Aramid, Polyamides, Goods economics), Articles

The global aramid fiber market size is expected to reach USD 6.8 billion by 2027, expanding at a revenue-based CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period according to this report.

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  • The global aramid fiber market size is expected to reach USD 6.8 billion by 2027, expanding at a revenue-based CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period according to this report.
  • Superior properties such as strength and heat-resistance of aramid fiber has promoted its utilization in production of body armor fabric.
  • In addition, stringent regulations in developing economies related to occupational safety are likely to benefit market growth over the forecast period.
  • In addition, huge capital investment in machinery and production process is anticipated to pose a threat to the growth of the aramid fiber market.

Nations' Dire Need to Fight Terrorism Across the Globe to Help Global Body Armor Market to Witness ~4% CAGR From 2019 to 2027 - Transparency Market Research

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
Articles, Market research, Transparency, Body armor, Culture, Academic disciplines

As a result of these demands the global body armor market is expected to witness a ~4% CAGR during the tenure.

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  • As a result of these demands the global body armor market is expected to witness a ~4% CAGR during the tenure.
  • "The global body armor market accounted for ~3,500 thousand units of body armors in terms of volume across the globe during 2018.
  • The report by Transparency Market Research offers a holistic view of the global body armor market for the tenure of 2019 to 2027.
  • The report by Transparency Market Research not just focuses on positive aspects of the global body armor market but also enlightens the readers with the roadblocks that might hamper the growth of global body armor market.

Nations' Dire Need to Fight Terrorism Across the Globe to Help Global Body Armor Market to Witness ~4% CAGR From 2019 to 2027 - Transparency Market Research

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
Articles, Market research, Transparency, Body armor, Culture, Academic disciplines

As a result of these demands the global body armor market is expected to witness a ~4% CAGR during the tenure.

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  • As a result of these demands the global body armor market is expected to witness a ~4% CAGR during the tenure.
  • "The global body armor market accounted for ~3,500 thousand units of body armors in terms of volume across the globe during 2018.
  • The report by Transparency Market Research offers a holistic view of the global body armor market for the tenure of 2019 to 2027.
  • The report by Transparency Market Research not just focuses on positive aspects of the global body armor market but also enlightens the readers with the roadblocks that might hamper the growth of global body armor market.

Neenah Expands its Technical Products Platform with Agreement to Acquire Vectorply

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Matter, Textiles, Synthetic fibers, Materials, Organic polymers, Body armor, Aramid, Nonwoven fabric, Textile, Carbon fibers, Fiber, Reinforcement

ALPHARETTA, Ga., March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Neenah, Inc. (NYSE: NP) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Vectorply Corporation ("Vectorply"), a portfolio company of MSouth Equity Partners, for $155 million in cash.

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  • ALPHARETTA, Ga., March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Neenah, Inc. (NYSE: NP) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Vectorply Corporation ("Vectorply"), a portfolio company of MSouth Equity Partners, for $155 million in cash.
  • Vectorply has grown its top line at a high single digit rate over the past five years, with EBITDA margins in the mid-20's.
  • "Vectorply is well-known for its product capabilities, utilizing product-enhancing fibers such as carbon, glass and aramid to produce purpose-built, non-woven reinforcement fabrics.
  • The acquisition broadens our technical products platform, adding new capabilities that will further accelerate our ability to grow in existing, as well as new end markets," said John O'Donnell, Chief Executive Officer.

Join WearRA, ASTM and ASU for Robotics Week

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Thursday, February 27, 2020
Robotics, Medical robotics, Industrial robotics, Body armor, Powered exoskeleton

Immediately following WearRAcon, ASTM Committee F48 Exoskeletons and Exosuits will host their biannual meeting, and to round out the week ASU will host the Southwest Robotics Symposium.

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  • Immediately following WearRAcon, ASTM Committee F48 Exoskeletons and Exosuits will host their biannual meeting, and to round out the week ASU will host the Southwest Robotics Symposium.
  • "We are excited to collaborate with ASTM and ASU to bring a full week of robotics education and events to Arizona," said Joseph Hitt, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Wearable Robotics Association .
  • "These events bring together wearable robotics professionals and entrepreneurs from industry, medical/rehab, academia, and government all in one place."
  • ASU Southwest Robotics Symposium | April 2-3:
    The ASU Southwest Robotics Symposium will focus on three themes this year: Manufacturing and Robotics, Agriculture and Robotics, and Mobility and Robotics.

Insights into Aramid Fiber Import Analysis in China - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Textiles, Manufacturing, Materials, Matter, Goods economics), Articles, Organic polymers, Synthetic fibers, Body armor, Fiber, Textiles, Aramid, Import

The "China Aramid Fiber Import Analysis" newsletter has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "China Aramid Fiber Import Analysis" newsletter has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This subscription is a monthly report on imports of Aramid fiber from China based on raw data obtained from the China Customs.
  • Benefits you can get by subscribing to Aramid fiber export and import report:
    Access to the latest situation of Aramid fiber imports from China, which allows you to quickly understand related market dynamics
    Identify commercial opportunities in Aramid fiber and related industries.
  • As a subscriber to the Aramid fiber import analysis, the report producer also offers you an upgraded version of the report- Manufacturer to Buyer (MTB) Analysis, which contains additional buyer information behind each deal.