Puncture Protection

Patented TurtleSkin Puncture Protection

TurtleSkin protective equipment is made with patented, high-strength materials that were engineered to offer protection from both punctures and cuts.

Our patented technology offers the tightest weave ever achieved with aramid fibers, effectively preventing fine penetrators from passing through the fabric.

Certified Puncture Tests
No standardized needle test exists in the US market. The CE Certification (European Mechanical Test EN388) provides puncture-resistant performance levels based on tests with a probe that simulates larger threats—such as nails or barbed wire—but is not effective at determining puncture resistance for high-risk applications like glass slivers, metal shards, or needles. And hypodermic needles are difficult to test because they bend easily.

To demonstrate TurtleSkin’s advanced puncture protection, we modified a US ASTM puncture test in our ISO-9001:2000 lab by using a 0.05 inch (1.27 mm) hardened steel probe that simulates the fine tip found on many sharp objects.