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TISSU BALISTIQUE [2 records]

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Record 1 2003-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Synthetic Fabrics
  • Ballistics
CONT

The ‘69 shooting incident inspired Davis to research and develop a means of personal ballistic protection. The result was a soft, flexible, concealable panel of ballistic nylon material layered to stop common street handgun firepower. The ballistic material, first generation in the body armor industry, was similar to that found in flak jackets worn in Korea and Vietnam.

CONT

The[soldier's] multi-tool is 4.5" (115 mm) long (closed) and weighs 8 ozs (230 gm). The tool will be issued with a ballistic material carrying case.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
  • Balistique
DEF

[Tissu] qui arrête les balles.

CONT

L'outil [polyvalent du soldat] mesure 4,5 po (115 mm) de longueur et pèse 8 oz (230 g). Il sera fourni dans un étui en tissu balistique.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Fabric Nomenclature
  • Protective Clothing
CONT

Advanced protective ensemble ... Consists of a bullet-proof vest ... The basic part of the bullet-proof vest is a ballistic fabric module which is reinforced by ballistic panels made of steel, titanium or ceramics. The ballistic fabric module protects against fragments.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Nomenclature des tissus
  • Vêtements de protection
CONT

Le gilet [...] comprend trois grandes parties : une housse, un élément de protection balistique pour le tronc, un élément de protection du cou et de la nuque. L'élément de protection est composé de 24 couches de tissu balistique.

CONT

[...] affaiblissement du marché mondial du tissu pare-balles.

Spanish

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