Posts by Fiber Brokers International

How a 2003 Incident Spurred New Body Armor Standards

In June of 2003, a Police Officer was shot twice by a suspect in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania. Police Officer Edward Limbacher was attempting to arrest a drug suspect while on an undercover operation. Like many officers of the time, Limbacher was wearing an Ultimax/Ultima bulletproof vest, which contains Zylon — a strong synthetic fiber. While…

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All About Zylon®

Zylon® (or PBO fiber) is a high-strength synthetic polymer whose tensile strength actually exceeds Kevlar®, one of the most prominent and recognizable synthetic fibers on the market. Zylon boasts a tensile strength that is 1.6 times stronger than Kevlar. Beyond that, Zylon can be found in everything from tennis racquets to Mars rovers to heat-resistant…

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All About Twaron®

Twaron has captured a major share of the market for ballistics protection materials. This para-aramid material is strong, light, and resistant to high impact, making it an ideal choice for body armor. Plus, Twaron is highly durable and thermally stable, proving that it is an apt option for flame-resistant (FR) and heat-resistant clothing. Beyond that,…

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Destroying Body Armor to NIJ Standards

If you’re a member of a military or police organization, then body armor may be a part of your daily apparel. While we think of bulletproof vests and other ballistics materials as protective, they can turn into a danger if they fall into the wrong hands. That’s why it’s crucial to properly dispose of body…

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How to Care for Your Kevlar® Vest

If you’re part of a military or police agency, then your day to day may involve wearing a Kevlar® vest. We rely on this highly versatile, high-strength material to provide protection from ballistics. However, even impressive Kevlar has a service life, and it should be cared for properly to ensure that the material strength isn’t…

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How to Join the WasteWise Program

More and more companies are jumping on the bandwagon to implement sustainability programs in their day-to-day operations. While that’s a good thing for brand image, that’s a great thing for the environment, and it’s why the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has implemented a program that promotes commercial sustainability. The WasteWise program provides companies with guidelines…

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All About Kevlar®

We’ve all heard about Kevlar®, a DuPont™ fiber that has made its way into the hands of those in industries ranging from aerospace to law enforcement. This high-strength, highly durable material has numerous applications, making it an ideal fiber for everything from personal protective equipment (where its high strength protects machinists, military, and others) to…

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Examining Body Armor Law After Dayton Shootings

With recent shootings, questions arise about body armor issuance and documentation. Should body armor be available to anyone? And how can documentation help to keep body armor possession controlled? Recent events, like the Dayton, Ohio shooting, highlight the importance of certificates of disposal for body armor. In light of recent events, let’s take a closer…

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