Modern armor is made of several different materials, including metals, ceramics and even plastics. While each material can provide adequate protection, some also have serious drawbacks. As a result, effective armor material may be less than ideal for a particular application due to excessive weight, machining difficulties, or toxic emissions when overheated.
These issues and others sparked the development of a new generation of thermoset composite materials. The new fiberglass-based options eliminate many problems associated with other armor materials, while still providing certified threat-level protection in portable-combat and blast-shield applications. As an added bonus, some of the glass fabric based composite options are also much less expensive than many conventional alternatives, thereby saving money as well as lives and property.