Why Hexar™? Five questions to ask before you buy flexible rifle armor.
Flexible rifle armor has gone from one inventor to many sellers. Lighter numbers and lower prices are easy to advertise. Here is what to ask any maker — and how Hexar™ answers. Hexar flexible rifle plates are individual plate-format inserts; HFRAM — Hexar Flexible Rifle Armor Matrix — identifies our full-torso armor.
1. Ask for rifle-rated coverage, not just plate size
Two plates can share the same outline and protect very different areas. A plate can be sold under a size name and still cover considerably less than that name implies, so ask how many square inches are actually covered by ceramic. Hexar™ tiles run edge to edge across the full advertised cut, held to standard industry tolerances: −0/+0.5″ on 10×12 cuts and ±0.2″ on SAPI sizes SM–XL. Your plate is never smaller than the area you paid for.
2. Ask which threats it is tested against
Standard Hexar™ ICW III+ is built to defeat M855, M193 and M67 (7.62×39 FMJ lead core) when worn over a IIIA soft vest panel. The full-torso system also offers a Stand-Alone Level III upgrade. Confirm the tested threat list for the configuration you choose. Stand-Alone Level III Hexar™ plates are also available.
3. Ask what the ceramic is
Ceramic grade is where costs get hidden. Alumina — the white ceramic — is the least expensive on the market. Hexar™ uses higher-end SiC/TiB₂ as standard, with a Boron Carbide upgrade for lower weight.
4. Ask where it's made
Hexar™ is processed, converted and assembled in the USA by U.S. citizens using domestic and offshore-sourced materials.
5. Ask who designed it
Hexar™ comes from the team that invented flexible rifle armor. Ask any maker how long they have been building it.
Read Allan D. Bain’s inventor story and patent history
*Made in USA — most products use domestic and offshore-sourced materials, processed, converted, and assembled in Missouri City, Texas by U.S. citizens. Meets Buy American Act requirements. Learn more.