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NFM GARM Ballistic Underwear: Where Protection Meets Comfort

Thursday, November 2nd, 2023

NFM is looking forward to revealing the GARM™ Ballistic Underwear on the global stage at Milipol 2024 in Paris. This product sets a new standard by offering soldiers dual benefits: unparalleled protection against serious blast injuries and long-lasting comfort for extended wear.

The NFM GARM™ Ballistic Underwear has already proven invaluable in protecting against high-speed secondary fragments up to 200 m/s. Developed by our subsidiary, Hexonia, this technological innovation is the result of a three-year R&D process led by Product Developer Eva Goral.

“This isn’t just another piece of tactical clothing. It’s designed to save lives without compromising comfort. What makes it truly unique is that you wouldn’t know it’s lifesaving ballistic underwear just by feeling it— it’s that comfortable,” says Goral.

Unmatched Comfort and High-Strength Material Blend

Our ballistic underwear not only defends against secondary injuries from blasts, but also such as those caused by IEDs, and integrates materials that maximize wearer comfort. High-performance fibres like silk, polyamide, and elastane are combined to provide both ballistic protection and a snug and comfortable fit.

“The silk has a particularly high strength and feels pleasantly cool on the skin. Thanks to its hydrophilic properties, it absorbs moisture and passes it on to the overlying layers of clothing. As a result, it dries quickly and has a climate-regulating effect,” says Goral.

The unique blend of materials and knitting technology provides;

•High ballistic performance: Tailored to protect against high-speed fragments up to 200m/s

•Fragment and blast protection: Designed to prevent micro-penetrations that risk infection and soft tissue damage

•Enhanced thermal comfort: Low insulation values for better thermal regulation, particularly important for prolonged wear across climates.

Hexonia utilizes cutting-edge circular knitting machines to produce almost seamless torsos, minimizing skin irritation and increasing protective integrity.

“The absence of seams significantly enhances explosion protection, as seams are often the weakest points in a protective system,” says Goral.

Get Hands-On Experience at Milipol 2023

NFM GARM™ Ballistic Underwear will be showcased for the first time at Milipol 2023 in Paris, at the NFM booth 5D 083 between November 14th-17th.

The NFM GARM™ Ballistic Underwear will be integrated into NFM GARM™ Combat Clothing standard line and consists of a shirt and pants available with both short and long sleeves and trouser legs, fitting the unique requirements of individual operators. Available in the NFM colours Rapture Green and Raven Black.

For more information about NFM and our industry-leading products, please visit www.nfm.no.

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Blue Force Gear – Plate5 MOLLEminus Plate Carrier

Thursday, November 2nd, 2023

The new Plate5 MOLLEminus Plate Carrier from Blue Force Gear is designed for use with SAPI / ESAPI plates with fully enclosed plate pockets. Made from laser cut ULTRAcomp, it is adjustable at the shoulders and at the side straps. It also incorporates laser cut PALS slots at the front and rear.

In addition to a drag handle at the rear there’s a pocket in front behind the Velcro ID field.

Please note, you size the carrier to match your SAPI / ESAPI plate size – NOT shirt, coat, or chest size.

• Medium 9.5″ wide x 12.5″ high x 1.25″ thick
For Medium SAPI / ESAPI plates

• Large 10.25″ wide x 13.25″ high x 1.25″ thick
For large SAPI / ESAPI plates

Offered in Black, Coyote, Ranger Green, and MultiCam.

www.blueforcegear.com/plate-carrier

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New Public Order Shields from DEFILADE

Thursday, October 26th, 2023

Introducing DEFILADE’s line of public order shields: where modern police tactics meet modern innovation. Built with impact absorbing, flame resistant polycarbonate. DEFILADE’s shields are lightweight, easy to maneuver with three models to fit your operational requirements. Available shields:

Interlocking

• Can be used individually or interlocked together to form a wall or roof

• Ideal for stand-offs, provides maximum protection from projectiles and direct confrontations

• Grips are covered in rubber for improved stability and significant reduction in vibration

• Available in 4ft or 6ft lengths

Round

• Lightweight, easy to maneuver

• Ideal for quick intervention tactics, allows ability to move through a crowd

• Can easily be carried with one hand, leaving the other hand free for other equipment

Learn More: defiladeps.com/shields

DEFILADE Protection Systems

Modern Policing. Modern Protection.

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Crye Precision – Modular Side Armor Carrier & Insert

Friday, October 20th, 2023

Introducing two new side armor solutions for plate carriers. The MODULAR SIDE ARMOR CARRIER (MSAC) features a revolutionary system for configurable attachment methods for various cummerbund styles. Using strong, lightweight AIRLITER® material with unique tab and slot geometry, a superior connection is provided without the potential failure that conventional snaps might have.

Interior stretch fabric accommodates soft and hard armor plates. These pouches pair with the new IIIA SIDE ARMOR INSERT, which provides Level IIIA ballistic protection in a variety of coverage areas and is designed to fit the MSAC and legacy side armor pouches.

Both items are made in the US from US materials and are available now.

www.cryeprecision.com/Modular-Side-Armor-Carrier

www.cryeprecision.com/IIIA-Side-Armor-Insert

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Agilite Launches the MicroMAP Plate Carrier Rear Panel

Friday, October 20th, 2023

Amid war in Israel, Agilite just launched its extraordinarily versatile MicroMAP back panel that fits onto any plate carrier with rear MOLLE-Check out the features here:

A lot of units had a hand in developing this and there are many of them in the Gaza war right now.

See more at www.agilitegear.com.

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Luminae – Maritime Plate Carrier

Tuesday, October 17th, 2023

The Maritime Plate Carrier from the UK’s Luminae is so new, it’s not even on the website yet.

Features:

•Light Weight

•Hydrophobic Fabric doesn’t gain any additional weight when wet

•Rigid Modular Cummerbund System

•Built-in Radio / Knife Wings

•Internal Cable Routing

•Quick Release FirstSpear Tubes

www.luminae.co.uk

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Qore Performance launches CATAMARAN (Universal MOLLE Plate Carrier Ventilation Adapter Panel)

Monday, October 16th, 2023

Knoxville, TN — Wearing a plate carrier can be oppressively hot and uncomfortable. Any gear that keeps bullets out naturally also traps heat in. One of the few ways to find necessary relief is to get air flowing between your body and the plate carrier, but getting that airflow to be constant and persistent without lowering your defenses is a huge challenge. It’s a challenge for manufacturers as well; very few plate carriers today are built with any type of stand-off ventilation capability (our ICEPLATE EXO® is one of a few exceptions). Instead, many manufacturers use dense foams and other inferior technologies like spacer mesh to provide a soft feel – but which trap heat and retain moisture.

ICEVENTS® Classic Plate Carrier Ventilation Pontoons facilitate air flow and eliminate hot spots between your carrier, your armor plates, and your torso. But up to this point, they haven’t been compatible with most carriers, as they required plate bags equipped with loop Velcro fields on the interior face (a small number of carriers have this feature) or plate carriers that were modified with aftermarket sewn-on Velcro loop (a heavy, if sometimes impossible, lift). Today, that changes with the launch of our all-new CATAMARAN Universal MOLLE Plate Carrier Ventilation Adapter Panel. CATAMARAN brings the magic of our ICEVENTS® Classic Plate Carrier Ventilation Pontoons to every MOLLE-equipped plate carrier on the market today (and even some that are not equipped with MOLLE).

Like any great tool, CATAMARAN solves a complex problem, but it is incredibly simple to use. CATAMARAN works as an ultralight interface that attaches securely to the MOLLE field on your plate carrier and provides a Velcro-loop field interface to secure ICEVENTS® Classic Plate Carrier Ventilation Pontoons in place. Constant airflow. Hotspots gone. On all carriers – in an incredibly easy to install package.

CATAMARAN is now available for purchase exclusively on QorePerformance.com. For more information or media inquiries, please visit www.QorePerformance.com or contact Qore Performance via email or by calling 703.755.0724.

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Integris Composites Presents Latest Trauma Reduction Technology Innovations at AUSA Show

Sunday, October 8th, 2023

Replacing TenCate Brand After 25 Years

With a New Name, a Contract for Its Latest Innovation, and an Enduring Commitment to Quality, Integris Composites Is Exhibiting at AUSA 2023, Booth 2153

Washington, Oct. 6, 2023 — The group that announced its game-changing Trauma Reduction Technology here last year is returning to AUSA 2023 with the announcement of its first military contract for ballistic plates using that technology, a new name for the company and a renewed commitment to quality and customer service.

“We will meet you at Booth 2153 as Integris Composites USA, Inc.,” said Andrew Bonham, president. Last month Integris became the new name for TenCate Advanced Armor. Integris is exhibiting at the Association of the United States Army 2023 Annual Meeting and Exposition, to be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Oct. 9–11.

“Visitors can examine our Cratus™ 3650 Wave ballistic plates, which incorporate the Trauma Reduction Technology we premiered at last year’s AUSA conference. This year we are demonstrating the plates and other innovative composite solutions,” Bonham said.

Deep Experience

“Best of all, you can meet our team and experience their unwavering commitment to customized ballistic, blast, spall and weight solutions that stretch the boundaries of existing products and standards,” said David Cordova, chief commercial officer.

“Our new name, Integris, embodies a quarter-century legacy of design, engineering and manufacturing armor for personal protection as well as land, air, and naval vehicle survivability.

“We’ll continue challenging current limits with fresh approaches — such as our composite optronics housings that protect the sensors inside as well as our advanced spall-liner solutions, notable for their lightness and significant cone-angle reductions,” added Cordova.

The global Integris Composites organization and Integris Composites USA, Inc. are headquartered in Tysons Corner, Va.

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