| abstract |
Rigid ballistic composite articles are disclosed, the articles comprising a consolidated fabric section comprising two or more fibrous fabric layers and a resin binder layer disposed between at least some of the fabric layers, the resin binder layer comprising a thermoplastic material and a particulate filler comprising nano-silica, nano-clay, micropulp, or mixtures thereof; wherein a) the particulate filler has an average particle size of less than 500 nm in at least one dimension; b) the resin binder layer as a resin binder film has an initial tensile modulus in the range of about 40 MPa to about 1000 MPa measured at 20 °C; and c) the resin binder layer is present in the consolidated fabric section in an amount from about 8 weight percent to about 15 weight percent, based on the total weight of the resin binder layer and the fibrous fabric layers. |