Arclin, KINETIXX expand Kevlar EXO composite partnership

Materials science company Arclin has expanded its exclusive partnership with advanced composite engineering and manufacturing supplier KINETIXX to extend the use of Kevlar EXO unidirectional (UD) technology into additional high-performance consumer markets. The companies aim to develop lightweight, high-strength composite products beyond their initial focus on sporting goods.

The collaboration combines Arclin’s Kevlar EXO aramid fibre with KINETIXX’s proprietary resin matrix engineering, UD prepreg development and hybrid composite manufacturing technologies. According to Arclin, Kevlar EXO offers approximately 40% greater strength-to-weight performance than conventional Kevlar K29 fibre, alongside improved flexibility and energy absorption.

KINETIXX’s processing technologies are designed to address challenges in integrating aramid fibres into composite structures, including resin adhesion, interlaminar shear performance and compatibility with high-modulus carbon fibre. The companies intend to use the combined material and manufacturing capabilities to develop products requiring structural strength, durability, lightweight construction and design flexibility.

Arclin CEO Bradley Bolduc said the expanded collaboration would create opportunities to bring Kevlar EXO technology into new consumer applications. KINETIXX CEO and CTO Jason Horodezky added that the agreement would support the development of commercially viable products by combining advanced aramid fibre technology with the company’s proprietary composite manufacturing processes.