[Armadillo Plate] Hybrid IIIA 6x6 Side Plate

Overview

This is a 6x6 inch Hybrid III-A side plate developed in collaboration with Armadillo Plate.
In addition to ballistic protection, it features a multi-functional design that also provides stab and slash resistance. It is designed and manufactured in Japan with harsh field environments in mind.

Features

While typical soft armor offers protection against handgun rounds, it can be vulnerable to sharp objects or ice-pick-like attacks. This product adopts a unique hybrid structure combining special metal plates, achieving both NIJ IIIA equivalent ballistic performance and slash/stab resistance.

Inside, special manganese steel plates are arranged like armor. Despite being metal, they flexibly follow body movements and return to their original shape after being subjected to external force. This achieves both defense performance similar to conventional hard plates and high mobility.

The ballistic layer uses high-density "6UD material" to reduce damage to the body from shockwaves and backface deformation (BFS) upon impact. Furthermore, a shock-absorbing material is built into the back to enhance wearer comfort and shock absorption.

For the plate fastening, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene thread, which has greater strength than typical Kevlar thread, is used. This reduces the risk of plate fragmentation upon impact, improving durability and reliability.

Additionally, details designed for actual use environments are included, such as weather resistance through waterproofing, noise reduction from internal sponges, and heat resistance from flame-retardant materials.

Highlights

・Hybrid structure combining ballistic, slash, and stab resistance
・Ballistic performance equivalent to NIJ IIIA
・Flexible special manganese steel plate structure
・High shock reduction performance from 6UD material + shock-absorbing material
・Highly durable design using ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene thread
・Waterproof, flame-retardant, and quiet design
・Japanese-made collaboration model
・Sold individually

Material Specifications

Contents / Armadillo Plate Hybrid IIIA 6×6 SIDE PLATE (1 piece)

Ballistic Level / NIJ Standard Level IIIA equivalent

Functions / Ballistic protection, slash resistance, stab resistance, shock absorption, waterproofing, flame resistance, noise reduction

Size / 6x6 inches

Structure / Hybrid flex structure

Main materials / 6UD material, special manganese material, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene thread

Manufacturing / Made in Japan (Armadillo Plate collaboration model)