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DuPont and Hohenstein to Launch New Testing Protocols for Body Armor Comfort and Mobility Assessment
DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced the launch of three innovative testing protocols that set a new benchmark for evaluating the comfort and mobility of soft ballistic body armor. Developed in collaboration with independent textile research and testing institute Hohenstein, the testing methods are designed to simulate real-world movements and situations to identify discomfort levels and mobility constraints faced by law enforcement and military personnel.
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