Armor Materials Market Report

Materials that are used to strengthen the armor are known as armor materials. Synthetic fiber, metals and alloys, Kevlar, and ceramic material are some of the common armor materials deployed to make body armors. Earlier, metals and alloys were used to manufacture the protective suits for the body. With technological advancements, nowadays, high strength ceramics are utilized to make them.   

Manufacturers are manufacturing armor materials that are lightweight and durable with an aim to make them effective in complex situations. Moreover, they are trying to reduce the overall manufacturing cost. The market has been witnessing a number of product introductions.

For instance, DuPont Kevlar ® and Teijin Twaron ® are para-aramid fabrics deployed for ballistic protection and manufacturing of wear and tear resistant products. These fabrics find usage in various applications such as military and civilian protection and aerospace. Such product introductions are prophesied to have a positive impact on the armor materials market growth.

Growing Security Concerns to Act As a Key Driver in the Market

Growing concerns over homeland security is a key factor driving the global armor materials market. Moreover, rising security issues are raising the demand for body armors among the end users, which, is turn, is having a positive influence on the global armor materials market growth. Surge in the number of terrorist activities is likely to raise the need for protection, thereby driving the global armor materials market in the forthcoming years. In addition, advancements in the weapon technology are expected to open up novel avenues for the armor materials market.

Key Players to Team up to Stay Competitive in the Market

Key manufacturers operating in the global armor materials market include Tata, Leeco Steel, 3M, Honeywell, ATI Metals, FSSS, Alcoa Corporation, Saint-Gobain, Carpenter Technology, Ceramtec, AGY Holding, JPS Composite Materials, Coorstek, Waco Composites, DowDuPont, BaoTi, Saab AB, DSM, and Cerco Corp.

Market players are taking up various strategic initiatives such as partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and introduction of novel products. For instance, recently, one of the key companies, JPS Composite Materials, in partnership with DSM, launched a new line of woven Dyneema ® fabrics. These fabrics are well suited for lightweight ballistic protection applications.

Key Points to Remember

●  Growing concerns over security to act as a key driver in the global armor materials market

●  Ceramics to witness a surge in the demand in the near future

●  Armor materials are expected to gain popularity in the manufacturing of civilian armor

●  North America to maintain its dominance in the global armor materials market in the forthcoming years

 By Product Type

    ●   Metals & Alloys

●   Ceramics

●   Composites Fiber

●   Others

By Application

●   Civilian Armor

●   Military Armor

As per the analysts, demand for ceramics is expected to witness a surge as they are lightweight in comparison to the traditional armors made of metals and alloys. Moreover, ceramics are known to be one of the hardest materials. The report also provides comprehensive analysis of the other product types of the global armor materials market. According to the researchers, armor materials are expected to gain popularity in the production of civilian armor as it is used by private citizens and guards for protecting themselves.

By Region

North America may grab a major share in the near future owing to technological innovations and high military and defense expenditure. Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years. The reasons being rise in the number of terrorist activities and growing need for security. Europe could emerge as one of the key regions in the global armor materials market in future because of growing demand for body armors among the individuals as well as military personnel. The regional analysis offered in the report will help readers to get a clear understanding of the current and future situations of the armor materials market in varied parts of the world.

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