ARNHEM, The Netherlands, November 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Teijin Aramid will be exhibiting at the Milipol Trade Fair in Paris from November 17-20, 2009 on booth 11E 068. Among others Teijin Aramid will present the Twaron Ballistic Microfilament Fiber Technology, the Twaron Laminated Fabric Technology (LFT) and the newly developed Twaron Sideguard, a bullet side exit protection for body armor.

Teijin Aramid presents its Twaron Ballistic Microfilament Fiber technology, which, thanks to the enhanced quality of the fibers, allows body armor manufacturers to produce comfortable, lightweight protective vests. This technology is the basis for a complete family of Twaron products, including bullet and fragment-resistant fabrics, anti-stabbing materials, and advanced ballistic laminates. Microfilament-based Twaron Laminated Fabric Technology (LFT) is the basis of the next generation of aramid body armor with an excellent weight-performance-comfort ratio. Thanks to the chemical stability of the para-aramid polymer used, vests made with these fabrics typically have long lifetimes, while continuously providing high levels of protection.

Whether in ground vehicles or aircraft, Twaron ballistic laminates provide intelligent and effective protection against high-energy bullets, hand grenades, explosive blasts and secondary fragments - even increased protection against specific mines. Twaron laminates can easily be installed during or after the construction of vehicles, either alone or as part of a compound containing a wide variety of materials.

Comprehensive research, development and application facilities, including an in-house shooting range and a close cooperation with body armor manufacturers, helmet manufacturers, and vehicle armorers, enable Teijin Aramid to develop innovative solutions that meet end-users' specific needs.

About Teijin Aramid

Teijin Aramid is a subsidiary of the Teijin Group. Our commitment both to our products and to our customers has made us a global leader in aramids. Wherever strength, safety, heat or flame resistance, low weight or sustainability is required, you will find our Twaron(R), Sulfron(R), Teijinconex(R) or Technora(R). Our products are used worldwide in many different applications and markets, including automotive, ballistic protection, marine, civil engineering, protective clothing, optical fiber cables, and oil & gas. With our four high performance aramids - produced at our plants in The Netherlands and Japan - we offer the widest range of products. If you would like to learn more about the world of aramid or to exchange ideas on developing new solutions, please go to http://www.teijinaramid.com.

About the Teijin Group

Teijin is a global technology-driven group operating in five main fields: synthetic fibers (polyester fibers, carbon fibers and aramid fibers); films and plastics; pharmaceuticals and home health care; trading and retail; and IT and new products. Teijin Limited, the holding company for the Teijin Group, is listed on the Tokyo and Osaka stock exchanges. The group had consolidated sales of USD 9.4 billion (JPY 943.4 billion, USD 1=JPY 100) in fiscal 2008 and employs 19,453 people worldwide, with 169 companies around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.teijin.co.jp/english.

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SOURCE Teijin Aramid B.V.

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