Innovative wool - aramid blend fabrics for personnel protection against high speed ballastic impacts

Wool has traditionally been almost exclusively considered for use in fashion items - apparel, bedding and furnishings. This paper provides a counter-intuitive example of how wool can be used in a technical application far away from the fashion tradition - that of ballistic vests. Commercial and defence considerations permit the release of only the very broadest details of the (patented) fabric designs, manufacturing processes and protective performance.