1. NOVEMBER 2013 NOVEMBER 09AramidVision NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF TEIJIN ARAMIDContinuously working on better protection Ensuring safety and saving lives with Twaron

2. ContentsNOVEMBER 201304Creating a superior new 100% Teijin Aramid fabric04Managers at the Weststrate Group explain how new aramid combinations are making it possible to provide even better and more durable protective gear for firefighters.06Aramid Vision is published by Teijin Aramid for its customers and other external relations. Appearing twice a year, Aramid Vision provides news and insights from the world of Teijin Aramid. The opinions expressed in Aramid Vision do not necessarily represent those of Teijin Aramid, and Teijin Aramid accepts no responsibility for these opinions. While the information in this publication is intended to be accurate, no representation as to accuracy or completeness is made.A new leap forward in the balancing actArticles may be reproduced, provided that the source is acknowledged.Twaron Ultra Micro the worlds first ultra-microfilamentAddress corrections can be sent to the editors.fiber helps reduce the trade-off between protection, weight, comfort and costs.0806In short New developments in the world of aramid.Editorial address Teijin Aramid BV Corporate & Marketing Communication Department P.O. Box 5153 6802 ED Arnhem The Netherlands Tel.: +31 88 268 90 30 Fax: +31 88 268 91 81 E-mail: information@teijinaramid.comVisiting address Teijin Aramid BV Velperweg 76 6824 BM Arnhem The Netherlands10Saving lives with TwaronTextArmor Express produces the QuantumTM vest, madeBaxter Communications, Hilversumof Twaron, and Lt. Brian Murphy was wearing it.Lay-outBoth reflect on the role the vest played in savingScheepens reclame adviseursMurphys life the day he took 15 bullets.Printing Van Eck & Oosterink communicatieregisseurs14TEIJIN ARAMID Registered trademarkTeijin Aramid newsflash News and updates about Teijin Aramid and its products.15Teijin Group newsflash Bulletins from chemical experts at Teijin Group, Teijin Aramids parent company.02 Aramid Vision November 2013All trademarks listed herein are products of their respective owner.10This magazine is printed on FSC approved paper. 3. Dear reader For workers in manufacturing, emergency responders in action, police officers and soldiers ensuring safety for us all, the proper personal protective equipment is crucial for doing their job, maintaining health, or even surviving a deadly threat. And whether it is cut-resistant gloves, heat- and flame-retardant garments or bullet-proof vests, Twaron makes protection possible. Safety and Protection (S&P) has grown to a good 30% of Teijin Aramids business. Looking ahead, the demand in the protective apparel market for products that meet increasingly higher safety standards without compromising on comfort and weight looks set to continue. Creating such equipment requires the continuous improvement of Twaron, but also the introduction of Teijins new-generation, meta-aramid fiber with the highest level of heat resistance. Committed to serving the S&P market for the long term, Teijin is therefore investing in a new facility in Thailand, which will be operational in 2015. The safety and security of law enforcement and military professionals is something that should never be compromised on, and it is our ongoing mission to develop solutions for the S&P market that offer better performance. We are always eager to cooperate with our customers in developments to create synergies in the S&P value chain. A great example is our customer Armor Express and their Quantum bullet-proof vest. You can read the impressive story of police officer Lt. Brian Murphy, who survived a horrible shooting thanks to wearing the Quantum vest. Such stories really show our added value and contribution to saving lives: it is what motivates me and all our employees, and makes us passionate for Twaron. Meanwhile, our new Twaron Unidirectional Laminate UD22, which we will be introducing at the Milipol fair in Paris, is the latest example of our solutions that enable enhanced protection at an excellent price/ performance ratio you can read more about it on page 7. Wed be happy to give you more detailed information about how Twaron UD22 can be used either alone or in combination with other Twaron materials to create easy-to-handle products. Feel free to contact your Teijin Aramid representative for more information. Happy reading,Christoph Hahn Director Marketing & Sales, Teijin Aramid03 4. Collaborating to crea 100% Teijin Aramid fab When it comes to personal protective equipment, there are few sectors that demand more in terms of ultimate protection and durability than firefighting. The development of high-performance fibers has enabled great improvements in firefighting gear over the years. And as the Dutch-based Weststrate Group knows from experience, fabrics containing new and different combinations of Teijins aramids can make that gear perform even better.The Weststrate Group, headquartered in Dordrecht, the Netherlands, has yearsUnique collaborationof experience in the development and production of personal protectiveUsually, we just have contact with our fabric supplier, says Operationalequipment, which is distributed worldwide via their extensive dealer network.Manager Christian Weststrate. It seldom happens that we interact withUnder the motto of One Team, One Vision, the company is dedicated tocompanies higher up in the value chain. But Teijin Aramid wanted to beproviding the very best quality at a competitive price. So when their technicalinvolved from the beginning to see how they could support both us and ourfabric supplier wanted to discuss application possibilities for a promising newfabric supplier in ensuring a great end product. Each party has its area ofaramid-blend fabric, Weststrate was interested in exploring the possibilitiesexpertise ours is constructing superior technical garments, our fabric and so was Teijin Aramid.suppliers is spinning yarn and creating blends and fabric compositions, and04 Aramid Vision November 2013 5. te a superior new ric The close collaboration between the supply chain partners in developing the end product resulted in benefits that were unexpected.Teijin Aramids is producing aramid fibers and developing highly innovativeUnexpected benefitsyarn. By working together, we could better research and clearly define theThe close collaboration between the supply chain partners in developingunique characteristics and selling points compared to competitive products.the end product also resulted in benefits that were unexpected. Thanks to the short communication lines, we could respond much better to the wishesThe application chosen was a new outer shell for Weststrates firefighterof end users, Christian explains. For instance, fire brigades need to standsuits. The shell is composed of 53% Technora and 45% Teijinconex out and be immediately recognizable. They want to have their own identitya combination that turned out to deliver some key advantages. Aside fromand design, and be able to make different roles within the brigade clear at ahaving the lightweight, fire-retardant, heat-resistant properties that a shellglance. In working together, we realized we could offer a fabric that was notneeds, the fabric is significantly stronger and more durable than othersonly better, but that could be adapted in color as well. It enabled us tocurrently used in these applications, says Andr Weststrate, Christians fatherdeliver value to end users in a way we hadnt expected.and Managing Director. In the standardized ISO 12947 Abrasion test, most outer-shell fabrics start showing signs of pilling and therefore damage Weststrate is the first company in the Benelux to use the fabric in firefighterat anywhere between 20,000 and 50,000 rotations. When the new materialsuits and already has a first project up and running in which theyre beingwas tested, there still wasnt a mark to be seen at 100,000.used up. But looking at trends in the field of personal protective equipment, Christian thinks that it wont be long before the fabric finds its way into otherThe ultimate reality checkapplications as well.Weststrate Group also conducted its own test to ensure that the fabric would perform as well in reality as it promised to in theory. In a twelve-month pilot,Ready for stricter future requirementsa single suit was shared by three firemen working different shifts at a DutchNew technical fabric innovations are almost always made for, and first appliedfire brigade. In essence, Andr points out, that suit was worn almost 24/7in, high-risk sectors such as firefighting. But what you then often see is thatfor a full year in every type of tough and hazardous activity firemen arethe technology finds its way into less-specialized protective clothing worn byconfronted with. Which means it was also washed much more often than itpeople who work for instance on offshore platforms, or in the chemicalusually is. At the end of the pilot, we laid the used suit next to a new one: itor tank transport industries. Especially since the requirements for that kind ofwas impossible to tell the difference between them!protective clothing continues to get stricter. I believe the fabric will certainly be used more in the future. As far as that goes, the collaboration was goodThe fabrics superior durability means that its more cost-efficient in use asnot only for the all-important end users, but also for the companies involved.well. The top technology in such suits is always costly, and firefighting is aIt enabled us to put a truly superior new suit on the market, with technologygovernment-subsidized service, Christian says. Its important that the gearthat makes us unique and thats always a competitive advantage. nthey invest in is as durable and long-lasting as possible. When you consider that its lifetime is one-third longer than others currently on the market, itsRead more on:clearly going to deliver a much better return on investment.www.weststrategroep.nl or www.teijinaramid.com/protection05 6. A new leap forward in the balancing act Providing people with the best possible personal protection in hazardous situations has always required a complicated balancing act between protection levels, weight, comfort and costs. In our ongoing dedication to minimizing these trade-offs, Teijin Aramid recently made another leap forward with the launch of Twaron Ultra Micro the worlds first ultra-microfilament fiber. Law-enforcement and military professionals have to carry a higher-than-averageon the market today. A key potential application for this fiber is fabricsweight load of clothing, protective gear, weapons and other equipment.for anti-ballistic vests. Tests conducted on ballistic panels incorporatingThis can reach up to a full 60kg (132 lbs) for active combat troops! Obviously,Twaron Ultra Micro proved that it is possible to achieve up to almostevery bit of weight these professionals can be relieved of will reduce long-term20% weight reduction depending on the required threat level joint and back stress and increase their mobility which is something that cancompared to the lightest solutions currently available in the market.make all the difference when you need to react quickly in high-risk situations. Whats more, this weight reduction requires no trade-off in terms ofThe lightest solution on the marketperformance. The thinner, lighter ballistic panels made with TwaronThe challenge was to reduce weight, whileperformance and Back-Face Deformation (BFD).Ultra Micro still meet the same requirements with regard to ballisticmaintaining the same level of protection. The answer was to develop Twaron UltraConversely, when ballistic performance of a vest is more importantMicro, a 550dtex f1000 yarn a Twaron fiberthan the load, a fabric at the same weight incorporating Twaron Ultrathat is thinner, but which provides moreMicro performs significantly better in terms of ballistic performanceballistic stopping power than any other yarnand reduced trauma fragment resistance is a full 7% higher! n06 Aramid Vision November 2013 7. Better protection at lower cost in a variety of ways With defense and law enforcement budgets getting smaller, the industry is looking for ways to provide the same ballistic protection to their professionals at lower costs. Other new and recently launched innovations are making it possible to reduce the price/performance trade-off, or to provide products that perform better for longer.Twaron UD22 cost-effective soft ballistics Modern police and security forces are looking for soft ballistic vests that fulfill a range of requirements. These vests need to offer low weight, high comfort and excellent protection against bullets. They also need to provide options for hybrid solutions combining bullet and stab protection. Above all, they need to meet the latest international standards while remaining cost effective. Solutions based on Twaron Unidirection Laminate UD22 or those combining Twaron UD22 with other Twaron materials are easy to handle and provide an excellent price/performance ratio. The unidirectional (UD) laminate consists of two plies of Twaron yarn in a 0/90 configuration. Each layer is individually constructed within a resin matrix, and thermoplastic film is laminated to the top and bottom of the plies to ensure maximum abrasion resistance. Twaron UD22 has been subjected to a range of stress and performance tests that demonstrate its long-term durability and effectiveness, and is the ideal solution for any new vest that needs to meet the NIJ IIIA-level standards.Twaron PVB prepreg a protective solution for helmets and plates Today, producers of protective equipment need cost-effective, high-performanceTwaron T765 An up to 20% less expensive ground-vehicle solutionmaterials that can be quickly shipped, safely stored and deployed under a range ofGround vehicles not only shield occupants from externalconditions. Twaron PVB prepreg is specially designed for use in helmets, insertexplosions and ballistic hits. The protective spall liner in thepanels for ballistic vests, and shaped panels for vehicle protection. It consists of aarmor also prevents injury inside the vehicle from the flyingspecially designed thermoplastic that is layered and bonded with Twaron fabricsfragments that such impact creates. Manufacturing these(such as Twaron CT736 or Twaron T750) to form a tough, moldable prepreg. Whilespecial pressed laminates is complex, and therefore costly the prepreg offers excellent anti-ballistic performance, the Twaron PVB prepreg is alsowhich is where our new Twaron T765 fabric comes in. Iteasy to store, with both a long shelf life and a broad temperature resistance. This setsprovides at least the same level of high ballistic protection asit apart from conventional PVB phenolic systems, which have a limited shelf life andother spall-liner solutions, but is both much simpler and lessoften need to be kept in expensiveexpensive to process. Thanks to unique warp-knitting technology,refrigerated storage facilitiesTwaron T765 can meet the same high ballistic specificationsbefore use. The long shelf life ofusing fewer layers. In addition, less matrix material has to beTwaron PVB prepreg also makes itpurchased, processed and treated. Depending on whetherfeasible for Teijin Aramid to stockstandard, high-tenacity or other types of Twaron yarn arethe product in larger quantities. Asused, total production cost savings can be up to 20%!a result, it can be shipped directly on order, which means shorter lead times and faster delivery.www.teijinaramid.com/ballistics07 8. In short New developments in the world of aramidThe Toughest Firefighter Alive Joachim Posanz, winner of last years World Firefighter Games (and who is therefore the Toughest Firefighter Alive,) just finished a new challenge: competing in the Firefighter Combat Challenge in Las Vegas, together with colleague Alexander Meyer. During this grueling event, competitors race head to head wearing full bunker gear and heavy breathing apparatus. They simulate the extreme physical demands of real-life firefighting, including climbing a 5-story tower, hoisting and deploying cumbersome hoses, and rescuing a life-sized, 175lb dummy. Joachim wears a Twaron-based protective suit, both during the competition and every day when hes on the job. My work is physically very demanding, says Joachim. The lightweight PBI matrix suit based on Twaron gives me the extra comfort and flexibility that allows me to move freely, and to act and react more precisely in critical situations. Together with my own training efforts, it enables me to be those important few seconds quicker than my competitors. Joachim finished a commendable fourth in the competition, and both he and Alexander Meyer are now member of the Club of the Fastest Firefighters: they both received the LIONS DEN award for finishing the course in less than 100 seconds.08 Aramid Vision November 2013 9. Twaron underwear saves lives Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan are often at risk of being injured by buried roadside bombs. As they explode, these bombs launch sand and debris into the air. These particles may be small, but they are propelled upwards with great force, and frequently cause significant injuries to soldiers pelvic regions, femoral arteries and femoral nerves. To better protect against this risk, the US army is also developing ballistic underwear, with Teijin Aramid supplying several types of Twaron. Plus, preventing sand and small fragments from entering open wounds greatly reduces the risk of infection, and improves soldiers chances of making full recoveries. As a result, the US army is developing small-fragment ballistics protection for the elbows, forearms, thighs, and calves of its next-generation combat uniform.Award winning innovation creates sensation in yachting industry Specifically for the yachting industry, Cousin Trestec have developed an award-winning textile clutch, named the Constrictor. Unlike conventional clutches, which squeeze the rope between two metal surfaces, the Constrictor is a textile sock that sheaths the loaded rope. It is woven so cleverly that it allows the rope to run freely in one direction, but grips the rope instantly when it changes direction. This constrictor effect, patented by Cousin Trestec, therefore increases holding power as the load increases something that gives extra safety and security in the challenging conditions that these ropes and cables are often used in. The Constrictor system has received several awards and created a sensation in the yachting industry.09 10. Twaron saved my lifeOne normal Sunday morning last year, Lt Brian Murphy arrived at the local Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin (USA), to investigate a reported shooting. He encountered Wade Michael Page, who had already killed six people and wounded three others. Within three minutes, Lt Murphy had exchanged shots with Page and been hit by 15 bullets. However, with a ballistics vest protecting his torso, he survived and made a remarkable recovery. 10 Aramid Vision November 2013 11. 11 12. Brian Murphy still occasionally experiences pain in his throat. And hisI wore that vest every dayvoice is gruff one of the bullets shattered his larynx. But all thingsI wore that vest every time I went on patrol or on a call, he says.considered, Im doing fine, he says. Although I dont do much karaokeAnd on that day, it saved my life. In fact, Brian wore ballistics vestsanymore. Its been almost 18 months since the shooting, but Brianthroughout his whole 23-year career (he retired from the force in June).remembers every detail. I saw two people on the ground outside theThe old ones were thick, bulky and very inflexible. The evolution oftemple, and realized very quickly that they were dead: this was not avests has really made great strides. Now theyre very flexible, right out ofsimple fight between gangs or families.the box. Brian was actually responsible for purchasing his squads vests. You owe it to yourself, to those around you and your colleagues to getTime stood stillthe best. So I did the research, he says. I looked at the tests showingBefore Brian could get back to his car for his high-powered rifle, a man with ahow good the reinforcing material is in this case Twaron.handgun came running from the temple. He shot, I shot. His first shot hit meAnd I thought that Armor Express was the company most dedicated to law enforcement.Lt. Brian MurphyStill helping others Brian Murphy now runs an initiative called the Save Program, funded by Armor Express, which helps officers injured while wearing a vest. He has also remained in close contact with the Sikh community. We have friends now among the congregation and go regularly to the temple to see whos there and to say hello. They forgave the shooter the very next day they never cease to amaze me. Brian Murphys story and the man himself are pretty amazing, too. nI wore that vest every time I went on patrol or on a call. And on that day, it saved my life.in the face, bounced off my spine and came out through my larynx. Brian speaks slowly, but in a way that makes you think he has always weighed his words carefully. It took only three minutes the FBI timed it but it seemed to take forever. At one point, I remember thinking: When are you going to be done? He was only 2-3 meters away, and kept shooting. When I at last heard a rifle shot, I knew that my fellow officers had arrived. I knew that my role was over. Brian took 15 bullets in total. He was hit in both arms, both hands, both legs and in his face and head. Three bullets hit his ballistics vest. Of these, one would have hit his heart, one his kidneys, and one was heading for his head when it hit the vest and ricocheted. Although this bullet eventually penetrated his skull, it had been slowed sufficiently by the vest to prevent it from causing fatal damage.12 Aramid Vision November 2013Close up of Lt Murphys vest 13. Twaron and the Quantum vest Matt Davis is President and CEO of Armor Express, the manufacturer of the QuantumTM vest that Brian was wearing when he responded to the call at the Sikh temple. The QuantumTM vest is the workhouse of our product line, says Matt. Its certified to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standard for personal body armor and is special-threat tested to the US DEA and Navy standards. Its constructed using woven and laminated Twaron microfilament materials.Marked spots where the bullets hit the vestIllustration of the QuantumTM vestTwaron: value and valuesProud to play a roleAnd why has Armor Express chosen to use Twaron? When my father,The best part of the body armor business is being able to save lives,Richard Davis, first invented soft concealable body armor back in 1971,Matt says. It goes without saying that Im extremely proud to have playedhis vests were made from high-tenacity nylon. Products and materialsa role in ensuring Brians safety. Since the shooting, we have becomehave evolved considerably since then. Teijin Aramids dedication toclose friends. Somehow, he has been able to maintain a very positiveinnovation is seen in their state-of-the-art fiber technology, andattitude through it all. He is a remarkable speaker, and Armor Express willresults in vests that are lighter and perform much better than earlierbe sponsoring his presentations to law enforcement groups across theversions. Twaron also has a robust product line that enables us to meetcountry in the coming year. Im really looking forward to helping himour customers goals and objectives no matter what they are.share his story with the rest of the world. nTheres no doubt that Teijin Aramid makes the best aramid products on the market, so we are naturally inclined to select Twaron for its technical advantages. But perhaps more importantly, we love the Teijin Aramid culture. Their approach to sales is extraordinarily lean, creating tons of value for their customers while eliminating all unnecessary waste. Furthermore, it is very easy to do businessWatch the interview with Brian Murphywith a company that has their values in the right place!and Matt Davis13 14. Teijin Aramid newsflash Updates from the aramid specialistsEvents calendar Throughout the year, Teijin Aramid organizes symposia and participates in various trade exhibitions. We hope to be able to meet you at one of the upcoming events to explore new possibilities and opportunities.Upcoming events: Milipol 2013 November 19-22, Paris, France SHOT Show January 14-17 (2014), Las Vegas, USA IWAAFC Workshop February 13-14 (2014), Delhi, IndiaTopsector Chemistry Scholarships 2013 awarded On 16 September, 42 recent high-school graduates received Topsector Chemistry Scholarships during a festive ceremony at Utrecht University (the Netherlands) in the presence of Jet Bussemaker, Dutch Minister of Education, Culture & Science. The scholarships, an initiative of the Association of the Dutch Chemical Industry (VNCI), are designed to address the shortage of chemists in the job market by encouraging talented students to continue their studies in the field of chemistry or chemical engineering. For years, Teijin Aramid has been actively involved in the Top Sector Scholarships as one of the supporting companies that provide the students with 500 a month during their higher education, as well as practical experience in the form of internships, guest lectures and project supervision. For more information, visit www.vnci.nl.JEC Europe 2014 March 11-13 (2014), Paris, France WIRE April 7-11 (2014), Dsseldorf, Germany If you would like to meet us at one of these events, please visit www.teijinaramid.com/events for more information.AEO certification for Teijin Aramid Teijin Aramid has received official AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) status from the World Customs Organization. AEO certification is bestowed on companies involved in international trade that have high-quality internal processes proven to ensure that their goods cannot be interfered or tampered with during international transport. Once a company is certified, its products are subject to fewer inspections when crossing borders, which lead to less logistical delay. As an AEO-certified company, Teijin Aramid can ensure its customers that the products they receive are processed in a safe, secure and efficient way along the complete logistic chain. During the AEO application process in 2012, the EU already signed AEO Treaties of recognition and acceptation with Japan and the US.14 Aramid Vision November 2013 15. Teijin Group newsflash Bulletins from Teijin Aramids parent companyTeijin strengthens global presence in protective apparel market Teijin Limited has developed a new type of meta-aramid fiber that offers the worlds highest level of heat resistance combined with excellent dyeablility. This unique combination of characteristics provides customers with even more diversified options for the design and manufacture of protective apparel. 2013 TIFFThe new meta-aramid fiber will be produced in a facility that is going to be builtEco-friendly Green Carpet for Tokyo International Film Festivalin Ayutthaya Province, Thailand. Construction starts this December and production is scheduled from July 2015. The newly developed fiber will further strengthen the Teijin Groups global presence in the protective apparel market, where demand for high-performance materials is increasing.For the sixth consecutive year, Teijin rolled out an eco-friendly Green Carpet, instead of the traditional red one, at the TokyoSereebo CFRTP for green productsInternational Film Festival (TIFF) one of Asias most competitive film festivals.Teijin Limited has launched Sereebo a new brand for carbon-fiber-reinforcedMade with Teijins ECOPET recycled polyesterthermoplastics (CFRTP). Teijin expects Sereebo to facilitate the development offiber derived from used PET bottles, thelighter and smaller mass-produced goods such as automobiles, and it may helpcarpet covered a total area of 1,800 x 0.9revolutionize the manufacturing of green products thanks to the enhancedmeters. Thats the equivalent of aboutproduction speed and recyclability it delivers. The name Sereebo is an acronym26,000 used half-liter bottles. 2013 bringsfor Save the earth, revolutionary & evolutionary carbon. Sereebo was recentlythe total of carpet produced for TIFF overselected for use in the structuralthe past six years to 100,000m, or someparts of Nikons digital SLR camera169,000 half-liter bottles!D5300, which is now on the market.Radiation shielding aramid fabric By blending radiation-shielding tungsten particles with high-strength and heat-resistant Technora paraaramid fiber, Teijin Limited has developed a new aramid fiber fabric that protects users against X-ray and gamma-ray radiation. The new fabric has excellent characteristics in terms of flexibility and workability, which means it can be used in ways that are not possible with other radiation-shielding materials, such as lead plates or concrete. Teijin is currently supplying samples to selected customers for applications such as protective clothing and sheet materials. These are expected to be used in high radiation-level situations, such as in the medical field, radiation testing, and reconstruction activities in disaster-hit northeastern Japan.15 16. Twaron Ultra Micro Lightening the load Security and military professionals often carry a very heavy load of protective gear, weapons and other equipment up to 60kg (132lbs) for combat troops. Every bit of weight they can be relieved of reduces long-term stress on joints and backs. It also increases physical mobility, which is incredibly important in high-risk and crisis situations. Twaron Ultra Micro, the worlds first ultra-microfilament p-aramid fiber, is thinner yet provides more ballistic stopping power than any other p-aramid yarn on the market today. This makes it possible to achieve up to 20% weight reduction in vests at the same performance level. Never before has strength been so lightweight. Read more on page 6.Teijin Aramid Tel: +49 20 232 33 47 Fax: +49 20 232 23 51 ballistics@teijinaramid.com www.teijinaramid.com