[Armadillo Plate] Hybrid IIIA 6x6 Side Plate

Overview

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

Features

While general soft armor offers protection against handgun rounds, it can be vulnerable to sharp blades 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 in an armored fashion. Despite being metallic, they flexibly move with the body's motion and have the characteristic of returning to their original shape after being subjected to external force. This achieves both defense performance comparable to conventional hard plates and high mobility.

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

The plate attachment points use ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene thread, which has strength exceeding that of common Kevlar thread. This reduces the risk of plate fragmentation upon impact, improving durability and reliability.

Additionally, details such as weather resistance through waterproofing, noise reduction through internal sponge, and heat resistance through flame-retardant materials are incorporated, assuming real-world usage environments.

Key Points

・Hybrid structure combining ballistic, slash, and stab resistance
・NIJ IIIA equivalent ballistic performance
・Flexible, movable special manganese steel plate structure
・High shock reduction performance with 6UD material + shock-absorbing material
・High durability design with ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene thread
・Waterproof, flame-retardant, and silent design
・Made-in-Japan collaboration model
・Sold individually

Materials & Specifications

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

Ballistic Level / NIJ Standard Level IIIA equivalent

Functions / Ballistic, Slash, Stab, Shock Absorption, Waterproof, Flame Retardant, Silent

Size / 6×6 inches

Structure / Hybrid Flexible Structure

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

Manufacture / Made in Japan (Armadillo Plate Collaboration Model)