Article: Stab and ballistic protection technologies combined in vest.(Safety and protection)

Vests that protect their wearers against the twin threats of bullets and knives have been developed in a cooperative effort.

The vests combine two established technologies:

* DSM's high-performance polyethylene fibre (Dyneema[R]) provides ballistic protection;

* Bekaert's steel cord (Steelskin[R]) gives the wearer stab protection.

A combination of these two materials offers body armour manufacturers the chance to make dual-protection vests that are as lighter in weight than any of their competitors offering the same class of defence, according to DSM Dyneema. Users, such as law enforcement officers will also benefit from enhanced ...

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