Abstract: A flexible composite suitable for use in a knife, pick, bullet and fragment-resistant article comprising (i) a first zone comprising fabric but no resin, the first first zone comprising from 10 to 90 percent of the total thickness of the composite, (ii) a third zone comprising an elastomeric or thermoplastic resin but no fabric, the third zone comprising from 0 to 50 percent of the total thickness of the composite and (iii) a second zone, located between the first and third zones, comprising fabric and an elastomeric or thermoplastic resin, the second zone comprising from 10 to 90 percent of the total thickness of the composite.

Abstract: A flexible composite suitable for use in a knife, pick, bullet and fragment-resistant article comprising (i) a first zone comprising fabric but no resin, the first first zone comprising from 10 to 90 percent of the total thickness of the composite, (ii) a third zone comprising an elastomeric or thermoplastic resin but no fabric, the third zone comprising from 0 to 50 percent of the total thickness of the composite and (iii) a second zone, located between the first and third zones, comprising fabric and an elastomeric or thermoplastic resin, the second zone comprising from 10 to 90 percent of the total thickness of the composite.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a composite wherein the composite comprises at least one fabric and a thermoplastic polymeric resin wherein the resin is impregnated into the fabric to an extent that between 80 to 95% of the maximum volumic mass (void volume) of the fabric is filled with resin. The fabric and thermoplastic resin are combined with one or two release layers to form an assembly. A plurality of these assemblies is combined to form a stack which is subjected to thermopressing wherein the thermopressing is carried out in at least two cycles with a pressure release between each cycle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a use of a thermoplastic composition for manufacturing a ballistic protection system, wherein the thermoplastic composition comprises at least a first thermoplastic polymer that has a melting point superior to the melting point of a second thermoplastic polymer, and wherein the second thermoplastic polymer is dispersed in a continuous or co-continuous phase of the first thermoplastic polymer. Further, the present invention provides a ballistic protection system made of at least one ballistic fabric and at least one thermoplastic composition for use in ballistic applications, wherein the thermoplastic composition is as set forth above.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a trauma reducing pack, comprising at least one first layer of textile fabric consisting of yarns with fibers having a tensile strength of at least 900 MPa having an inner and outer surface, at least one second layer of textile fabric consisting of yarns with fibers having a tensile strength of at least 900 MPa having an inner and outer surface, an assembly of three to ten layers of a polyolefinic textile fabric, and a polyolefinic adhesive having a melting point of from 90° C. to 170° C., wherein the inner surface of the at least one first and the at least one second layer of textile fabric consisting of yarns are in contact with the assembly, and wherein the at least one first layer, the at least one second layer and the assembly are bonded together by means of the polyolefinic adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing fiber composites impregnated with a thermoplastic resin to be used as stab and ballistic composite structures. If compared with the manufacturing processes of the state of the art, the method according to the present invention enables to prepare stab and ballistic resistant composite structures in a more efficient way by reducing the complexity of the manufacturing machine and at a lower cost.

Abstract: The present invention provides a use of a thermoplastic composition for manufacturing a personal protection equipment for personal ballistic, stab and knife protection, wherein the thermoplastic composition comprises at least a first thermoplastic polymer that has a melting point different to the melting point of a second thermoplastic polymer. Further, the present invention provides a personal protection equipment comprising a plurality of ballistic fabric layers, and at least one thermoplastic composition for use in ballistic applications, wherein the thermoplastic composition comprises at least a first thermoplastic polymer as set forth above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fabric comprising at least one woven layer and at least one nonwoven layer, wherein the number ratio between the at least one woven layer and the at least one nonwoven layer is in the range of 0.1 to 1. The fabric according to the present invention can particularly be used in the manufacture of ballistic vests, hard and soft armor, stab and knife protection systems, and anti-ballistic systems, and they provide a highly reduction of likelihood of ricochets using such systems.