NIJ 0101.06 is the most recent version of the internationally recognised standard for testing the protection levels of body armour materials. This is a comprehensive standard which significantly improves on previous documents with the inclusion of significant environmental and robustness testing. Care is to be taken not to confuse this standard with NIJ 0108.06 which … Continue reading NIJ 0101.06 Ballistic Resistant Of Body Armour Test Standard

NIJ 0108.01 is an internationally accepted standard for testing the protection levels of armour materials. Whilst a very simplistic standard this same simplicity means that this document finds itself in use worldwide for many different applications. Care is to be taken not to confuse this standard with NIJ 0101.06 which is intended for the testing … Continue reading NIJ 0108.01 Ballistic Resistant Protective Materials Test Standard

EN1063 is a common standard used in the UK and Europe for Ballistic Protection. Originally intended for transparent armour this standard has also been widely adopted for testing of composite (especially GFRP) armour. This standard is also used in conjunction with BS EN 1522 test standard for Bullet resistant doors, shutters and blinds. The threat … Continue reading EN 1063 / EN 1522 (commonly used for Composite Armour)