The International Personal Armour Committee (IPAC) is pleased to announce that PASS 2025 is hosted in Belgium, at the BMCC in the City of Bruges, the capital of the West-Flemish Province. PASS 2025 ...

The International Personal Armour Committee (IPAC) is proud to announce the 17th edition of the *Personal Armour Systems Symposium (PASS 2025)*, to be held from **22 to 26 September 2025** at the ...

Franz Barta’s innovative elastofix®-Transfers in the wild! Why are Labels so Important? It’s necessary to use labels when wearing body armor; integrating tracking expiry dates, serial numbers, and ...

When selecting body armor, ensuring its reliability in real-life situations is paramount. In life-or-death scenarios, there is no room for uncertainty regarding the protective capabilities of body ...

Sioen Ballistics is a reputed body armor manufacturer that specifically develops protective wear for military and law enforcement. Sioen Industries, a Belgian group with focus on technical clothing ...

CES Composites focuses heavily on personal protection as well as aerospace and naval composites. Based out of Turkey, they were founded in 1996 and have grown significantly since, expanding their ...

The intersection of Hollywood and high-performance protective gear isn’t something you see every day. Last edition SHOT Show 2025 in Las Vegas, however, created an opportunity for both of these worlds ...

Material Science and the Life Cycle of Body Armor Rifle-rated body armor, such as ceramic plates, typically has an expected lifespan of 5-10 years depending on environmental conditions, usage, and ...

Sarkar Tactical is excited to announce its return to SHOT Show® 2025, the premier global event for defense, tactical gear, and shooting sports. Taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, this renowned event ...

This “Trident Series” panel – made up of 14 layers of Microflex, apparently unquilted, with taped edges to hold its layers in place – is only spike-rated, and carries no knife rating. Against the ...