FOTHERGILL | DEFENCE & BALLISTIC FABRIC
Defence & Ballistic Fabric
Military, Security & Ballistic Fabrics
For more than a century, Fothergill has supplied advanced technical textiles for defense and protective equipment applications. First used by the British Army during the Boer War and later proven in modern military operations, woven fabrics are trusted by leading armour and defense manufacturers across Europe.
Using high-performance fibers such as aramid, S2 glass, carbon, nylon, PTFE, and polyester, we provide lightweight yet exceptionally strong textile solutions for personal protection, vehicle armour, and safety systems.
As one of Europe's leading weavers of S2 glass for ballistic applications, fothergill combine advanced weaving technology with extensive material expertise to deliver fabrics that meet demanding performance requirements.
Every product is engineered to provide the right balance of strength, durability, flexibility, and protection, helping customers achieve reliable performance in critical environments.
What We Offer
Key Features
Advanced Ballistic Protection
Provides exceptional impact absorption and ballistic resistance for defence and personal protection applications.
High-Performance Fibre Technology
Manufactured using aramid, S2 glass, carbon, nylon, PTFE, and polyester fibres for superior strength and durability.
Lightweight Construction
Reduces overall system weight while maintaining high levels of protection and performance.
Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio
Offers maximum protection without sacrificing flexibility, comfort, or mobility.
Custom Fabric Engineering
Tailored fabric constructions designed to meet specific defence, armour, and protective equipment requirements.
Enhanced Impact Resistance
Engineered to withstand high-energy impacts, blast effects, and demanding operational conditions
Specialist Finishing Treatments
Advanced finishing technologies enhance durability, environmental resistance, and overall performance.
In-House Testing & Validation
Comprehensive testing capabilities ensure consistent quality, reliability, and compliance with performance standards.
Applications
Personal Protection
Ballistic helmets, Body armour and protective vests Tactical protective equipment , Riot and law enforcement protection systems
Vehicle Protection
Armoured vehicle reinforcement, Composite armour systems ,Vehicle blast and impact protection components
Defense & Security
Bomb blankets, Blast mitigation systems, Safety screens and protective barriers, Military equipment protection
Industrial Safety
Forestry worker protective clothing, Cut-resistant protective equipment, Waste and recycling industry safety products, Specialist occupational safety solutions
Composite Reinforcement Systems
Lightweight structural composite components, High-strength reinforcement fabrics, Advanced defence composite systems
Why Choose Fothergill ?
With decades of experience in technical weaving and protective textile innovation, Fothergill Engineered Fabrics delivers advanced ballistic and defence fabrics designed to meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety. Our expertise in fibre selection, fabric engineering, and specialist finishing enables us to create tailored solutions for some of the world's most demanding protection applications.
Contact usARACO Commitment
Unmatched Safety. Unparalleled Reliability. Uncompromised Quality. We align ourselves with partners who demand perfection because we know that on an industrial site, safety and reliability are non-negotiable.
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