Download App
Better Online and Trade Show Sourcing Experiences.Scan the QR code to download.
Learn More
Hot Topics
Luminosity and wear resistance of products are improving.

Image by Simisi1 from Pixabay
Photoluminescent and ballistic materials from GlobalSources.com Verified Suppliers are made to shine against competition and last long.
Ready-to-source photoluminescent materials, including powders, boards and films, are improving in reusability and glowing time. China manufacturers have created pigments that can be repeatedly removed and applied more than 20 years and be luminous for more than 20 to 24 hours. The products are popular for buildings, tapes, paint, stair linings, safety signs and stickers.
Given these, the latest luminous materials have the potential to be energy-saving light sources. Also, there are now countries developing photoluminescent additives in cement or new pigment types which can potentially replace building light fixtures in the near future.

Image by markinhos_07 from Pixabay
As for ballistic boards, plastics and fabric, they are light yet wear-resistant. The durable material used to make these now aside from PE is Kevlar, which is a sturdy material that can even pull vehicles thanks to its tightly bound molecules. Density will depend on application. These kinds of ballistic materials are in-demand in army and police vests, body and vehicle armors such as helmet manufacturing.
The said rising need for military protection, particulary against the looming terrorism attacks worldwide, is the reason why research firms such as Global Market Insights see a big market growth for ballistic materials.
There are plenty of the mentioned products below:

Company: Jinjiang Jiaxing Group Co. Ltd
Jinjiang Jiaxing's Ballistic Materials-087Z model is made of polyester. The dye and finish can be applied via calendaring. For an MOQ of 1,000 pieces, each goes for $45.

Company: China Xinxing Shanghai Import & Export Co. Ltd
China Xinxing's CXXCS BM001 model is a bulletproof aramid fabric. It comes in yellow or buyer-specified colors.

Company: Wenzhou Start Co. Ltd
Wenzhou Start offers the XPCD-001-23-4925 model, 220gsm bulletproof fabric that is made of Aramid and PE UD. It can be made into vehicle armors and police helmets or shields. The product is quoted at $49 per kilogram. MOQ is 100kg.

Company: WuXi City Yada Special Luminescent Material Co. Ltd
WuXi City Yada's model YD-8253 glow-in-the-dark pigment has a long-lasting afterglow. It is nonradioactive. Minimum order required is 25kg.

Company: WuXi City Yada Special Luminescent Material Co. Ltd
The model PET-25 photoluminescent film from WuXi City Yada can be used for safety signs. It is nontoxic. Price is $12 per sqm. MOQ is 61sqm.

Company: Zhejiang Light-Tough Composite Materials Co. Ltd
The Hexagonal, Cylindrical model from Zhejiang Light-Tough is a bulletproof ceramic that is hard yet lightweight. It comes in different shapes. The product is listed at $26 to $50 per kilogram. MOQ is 500kg.

Company: Zhejiang Light-Tough Composite Materials Co. Ltd
Zhejiang Light-Tough also has the Boron Carbide Ceramic model that is good for vehicle and personal ballistic applications. It goes for $95.20 to $103.60 per kilogram. MOQ is 10kg.

Company: Shenzhen Xinxing Southern Industrial Development Co. Ltd
Shenzhen Xinxing's model XXSZBP015 level 4 ballistic backplate can stop any rifle round. It slips easily into tactical vests. Price ranges from $18.69 to $23. MOQ is 50 pieces.

Company: Hebei Tengyuan Wire Mesh Products Co. Ltd
Hebei Tengyuan's model 23 bulletproof screen does not get rusty because it is made of stainless steel. Price is $600 per US ton. MOQ is 20 US tons.
Global Sources Summit
Learn how you can sell online from the Number 1 course, Network with million dollar sellers, Source the next profitable viral product. All while you get HK$2,000! Limited offer runs out soon!
More Sourcing News
Read Also