---
type: "fabric"
name: "Aramid Ballistic Fabric"
slug: "aramid-ballistic-fabric"
fabric_family: "laminate_coated"
construction: "laminated"
subtype: "laminated"
typical_fibers:
  - "Aramid"
weight_gsm: "200–600 g/m²"
price_tier: 4
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/aramid-ballistic-fabric"
updated: "2025-09-08T01:57:36.423089+00:00"
---

# Aramid Ballistic Fabric

Aramid Ballistic Fabric is a high-performance laminate-coated fabric designed for superior strength and durability, primarily used in protective gear and military applications.

- **Fabric Family**: Laminate Coated
- **Construction**: Laminated
- **Subtype**: laminated
- **Typical Fibers**: Aramid
- **Weight**: 200–600 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–2 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$$ (4 of 5)

## About Aramid Ballistic Fabric

This fabric is constructed using aramid fibers, known for their exceptional tensile strength and thermal stability. The laminate coating enhances its resistance to abrasion, water, and chemicals, making it ideal for use in environments where protection is paramount. The fabric's unique properties allow it to be lightweight yet incredibly strong, providing both comfort and safety in applications such as body armor, tactical gear, and protective clothing.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 20
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 20

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 5%
- **Weft Stretch**: 5%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 5000 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.2
- **UPF Rating**: 50

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Matte
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Waterproof
- Abrasion Resistant
- Cut Resistant
- Flame Retardant

## Common Finishes

- Laminated
- Coated
- Water Repellent

## Common Applications

- Body Armor
- Tactical Vests
- Protective Clothing
- Military Gear
- Motorcycle Apparel

## Common Uses in Detail

### Body Armor & Tactical Vests

Its exceptional tensile strength and layered laminate construction make it the material of choice for bulletproof vests and tactical body armor, absorbing and dispersing ballistic impact energy to protect military personnel and law enforcement officers in high-risk environments.

### Motorcycle Protective Apparel

Riders rely on its abrasion resistance and structural integrity for jackets, pants, and riding suits. The fabric withstands road surface friction during crashes, significantly reducing skin lacerations and impact injuries without adding excessive weight or restricting rider mobility.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash in cold water with mild detergent. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low heat or hang to dry. Iron on low heat if necessary.

- Machine Wash
- Do Not Bleach
- Tumble Dry Low
- Iron Low

## Additional Information

Aramid fibers are known for their high strength-to-weight ratio, making them ideal for applications requiring lightweight yet durable materials. The laminate coating not only provides additional protection but also enhances the fabric's lifespan in harsh environments.

- **Regional Names**: Kevlar fabric (USA), Aramid fabric (Europe)
- **Sourcing Regions**: USA, China, India, Taiwan
- **Testing Standards**: ASTM D751 (Tensile Strength), ASTM D5034 (Tear Strength), AATCC 22 (Water Repellency), ISO 13934 (Bursting Strength)

## Fibers in This Fabric

- Aramid

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