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These complex structures are designed to integrate critical secondary functions, including:<br>\u2013 Cut resistance<br>\u2013 Dimensional stability<br>\u2013 Thermal regulation<br>\u2013 Flame protection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All within textile systems engineered to address multiple critical risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Engineered for Agility, Designed for Protection<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Duflot\u00ae nonwovens used in ballistic interlayers are developed with a focus on lightness and flexibility to preserve the ergonomics, wearability, and long-term comfort of the end user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>A Responsible Breakthrough, Without Compromise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our R&amp;D teams have recently developed solutions that incorporate up to 60% recycled materials\u2014without compromising key performance metrics such as:<br>\u2013 Mechanical strength<br>\u2013 Cut resistance<br>\u2013 Durability in extreme conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These next-generation nonwovens meet all regulatory standards, paving the way for more sustainable, high-performance ballistic PPE\u2014without compromising safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/duflot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DOC-BALLISTIC-SOLUTIONS-1-1024x724.webp\" alt=\"Duflot Ballistic\" class=\"wp-image-2706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duflot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DOC-BALLISTIC-SOLUTIONS-1-1024x724.webp 1024w, https:\/\/duflot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DOC-BALLISTIC-SOLUTIONS-1-300x212.webp 300w, https:\/\/duflot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DOC-BALLISTIC-SOLUTIONS-1-768x543.webp 768w, https:\/\/duflot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DOC-BALLISTIC-SOLUTIONS-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>From Helmets to Pressure-Sensitive Foot Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrated into systems often co-developed with PPE manufacturers, our nonwovens are present from headgear to podotactile shields. 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