Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology
A revolution in ballistic armor protection
Dyneema® technologies are raising the protection benchmark. They are evolving life protection by meeting ballistic and anti stab performance standards with significantly lighter, more comfortable, and more ergonomic solutions than are possible aramids, ceramics, or other materials.
Going beyond maximum protection
Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology fuses breakthrough polymer science, next generation fiber technology, and unique uni-directional engineering to deliver V-50 performance that is off the charts.
- Exceptional performance, trauma protection, and flexibility
- Exceptional comfort, agility, payload, and function
- Reduce armor weight by up to 25% in both soft and hard ballistics
DSM Dyneema is again revolutionizing life protection with the lightest materials ever seen in the industry
Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology is a radical step change in armor innovation that is setting a new standard for ballistic armor protection in personal protection, vehicle armor, and next generation tactical gear that's engineered around the soldier or law officer.
Dyneema® in ballistic protection
Discover how Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology is being used to create hard ballistic personal and vehicle armor.
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