Kevlar® EXO™ Now Being Developed for Use in Helmets and Plate Inserts

WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kevlar EXO™, the next-gen aramid fiber, is expanding its capabilities in life protection with the launch of its use in hard armor applications, including helmets and ballistic plate inserts. Building on its success as the core component of soft armor, Kevlar® EXO™ will now serve a structural role in hard armor, enhancing performance through superior impact resistance and energy absorption.

Unlike in soft armor, where Kevlar® EXO™ acts as the primary protective layer, Kevlar® EXO™ functions as a crucial reinforcement within composite structures in its first application in hard armor. This is a new function for the material, improving structural integrity, limiting crack propagation and dispersing energy.

"The success of Kevlar® EXO™ in soft armor applications paved the way for its evolution into structural uses like hard armor," said Kevlar® EXO™ Marketing Manager of Defense, Gerrad Allison. "As we expand into composite systems, from ballistic plates to aerospace and industrial applications, our focus remains on advancing lightweight strength and impact resistance to protect people and enhance product performance across industries."

Kevlar® EXO™ is already being integrated into plates for TYR Tactical®, the leading global manufacturer of tactical gear and equipment for military and law enforcement.

Beyond armor, Kevlar® EXO™'s structural versatility is driving innovation across industries. From high-strength, flexible fuel bladders to structures for space exploration, its structural reinforcement capabilities and enhanced strength-to-weight ratio opens its potential in a range of high-performance composites.

To learn more about Kevlar® EXO™, click here.

To explore Kevlar® EXO™'s ballistic protection capabilities, click here.

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About Tyr Tactical

At TYR Tactical®, we set out to revolutionize tactical equipment for the Next Generation Warrior®. All three of our brands, which include TYR Tactical®, Huron™ and Revere K9®, undergo extensive field testing, utilize state-of-the-art textiles and are purpose-built with your comfort in mind.

As an industry leader in the United States, Canada and Denmark, we remain committed to upholding the highest standards of product quality and integrity.

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Kevlar® EXO™ Expands Protection Capabilities with Launch of Hard Armor Applications