Influence of the Accelerated Aging Process on the Fragment-Resistant Properties of Para-Aramid Body Armor.

Para-aramid materials such as Twaron and Kevlar are commonly used for ballistic-resistant body armor, which are designed to protect human life and health. For this reason, the materials from which body armor are made should be thoroughly investigated in the area of long-term reliability, particularly with regard to exposure to UV light, humidity and temperature, as these are known causes of degradation in commonly used ballistic materials. This research presents the durability of soft and hard ballistic inserts designed using para-aramid (Twaron) materials.