NIJ Certified 0101.06

Kurotadori products are tested and comply with National Institute of Justice standard 0101.06

Please feel free to view our CPL listing at the following links:

https://www.nij.gov/topics/technology/body-armor/Pages/compliant-ballistic-armor.aspx

https://www.justnet.org/compliant/ballistic_cpl.html

Kuro Ballistics

As of 2024 Kurotadori NIJ 0101.07 research and testing is underway.

NIJ Level 3A

.357 SIG FMJ Flat Nose

(FN) bullets with a specified mass of 8.1 g (125 gr) and a velocity of 448 m/s ± 9.1 m/s (1470

ft/s ± 30 ft/s) and with .44 Magnum Semi Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) bullets with a specified

mass of 15.6 g (240 gr) and a velocity of 436 m/s ± 9.1 m/s (1430 ft/s ± 30 ft/s)

Gin is our Silver label, comprised of Dyneema PE. Recently we have replaced our Kin Gold Label Kevlar with the Silver Label, due to the issue of 12+ week lead times on Dupont Kevlar, unfortunately Dupont and Twaron factories around the world post Covid 19 are having a very difficult time to meet product demand. This in combination with the fantastic test results and price of Dyneema, we have decided to make the transition.

Dyneema is a leader in the ballistic industry and further proven to stand the test of time. Dyneema® has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any material on Earth, allowing armor solutions to maintain the highest levels of protection without sacrificing user comfort or maneuverability. In fact, DSM works directly with industry-leading armor manufacturers to develop technologies that are fit-for-purpose.

Beyond continual innovation and collaboration, the lightweight construction of armor made with Dyneema® helps mitigate long-term injuries associated with the cumulative effect of daily armor use – providing protection on the front lines and beyond.

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene was first developed in the 1970's and is also known by brand names such as DSM Dyneema and Honeywell Spectra. It is the simplest of the plastics. Polyethylene molecules are long chains that can be branched or straight. The length and straightness of the chains and the purity of the plastic determines how strong it is. High grade polyethylene has been used to make bulletproof vests for years, but this new material is stronger pound for pound than everything else on the market.

When it comes to safeguard materials, UHMWPE fiber offers a number of unique advantages, including a high toughness. Its absorption rate for energy impact is the highest among advanced composites, and is 2.6,3 and 1.8 times stronger than aramid fiber, carbon fiber and E glass fiber composite materials respectively. Due to its high impact resistance and bulletproof performance, the UHMWPE fiber is widely used in ballistics or bulletproof vests, helmets, armor and more. As the composite armors bulletproof properties are roughly 2.5 times higher than aramid fiber, it is not only the lightest in body armor, but also the strongest. its U/P is 10, more then double that of steel, glass and aramid fibers, making it ideal for soft bulletproof vests and bulletproof steel plates as well as armor and impact resistant plates for racers and mountain climbers. UHMWPE fiber is also used for other life saving protections, including bulletproof armor, banknote carriers, armored cars, bulletproof cars, armed helicopters as well as anti - explosion liners, all due to its lightweight and extreme durability properties. Due to the outstanding textile processing performance, the Polyethylene fabric can also be used to make stab and scrape resistant fabrics. Our UHMWPE is engineered with proprietary dry jet wet spinning technique, we provide high quality lightweight polyethylene fiber that is high grade at the most competitive prices in the industry.

Characteristics of our PE:

• Extremely lightweight

• Extreme durability / multiple impacts stopped

• Superior resistance to humidity, abrasion, erosion, moisture, UV rays and chemicals

• Superior fragment resistance, even under multiple impacts the quality and strength will not decrease or be weakened

• Its excellent performance is ideal for warships and stealth military aircraft’s

• Very low blunt trauma compared to aramid and low grade PE

• Anti aging and UV capabilities

• Corrosion and sea water resistant

• Temperature resistant, the strength and modulus increase at low temperatures

Kurotadori usage of Taffeta Fabric, Our ballistic panels are covered in 100% waterproof taffeta fabric sealed by ultrasound method, this will allow no water whatsoever to come into contact with the actual ballistic panel during use in the rain, jungle, lakes, etc as well as protect and preserve the life of the ballistic fabric without degradation from water or UV rays. Also our choice of incandescent black out purple - black color is superior at blocking out direct UV rays and prolonging the life of your ballistic panels when outside the carrier.