an alarming finding
Protective equipment is not inclusive
In France, over 81,000 women — police officers, gendarmes, customs officers, prison guards — perform high-risk professions daily. However, they still do not have body armor genuinely tailored to their physique. Current models, primarily designed for male physiques, lead to discomfort, restricted movement, and, most importantly, unequal protection against impacts.
At Tibeka Protections, an industrial startup and French manufacturer of innovative fabrics, we have chosen to address this issue with a strong conviction: ballistic protection must be inclusive.
the interlock 3D weaving solution
A unique textile innovation: multi-layer 3D ballistic fabric
The result of several years of research and patented 3D weaving technology, we have developed GASHA, a ballistic fabric capable of reconciling two previously incompatible properties:
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Extreme impact resistance (impact protection fabric).
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High formability, allowing it to conform to body shapes, particularly female ones.
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Manufactured from high-performance fibers, such as aramid (Kevlar®, Twaron®) or Dyneema®, GASHA stands out as an innovative, flexible, and formable fabric, designed for applications in defense, civil security, and aerospace.
the interlock 3D weaving solution
The first female body armor
Thanks to GASHA, Tibeka Protections has designed the first prototype of female body armor, specifically designed to offer comfort, freedom of movement, and optimal protection. Supported by the Agence Innovation Défense (AID) and the Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA), this innovation paves the way for a new generation of personal protective equipment.
a supported defense innovation
Numerous visits for a major industrial innovation
On May 23, at the VivaTech exhibition, Tibeka Protections presented its female body armor to the public for the first time at the Lille European Metropolis booth (H46 – Hall 1). Visitors were able to discover and try on this prototype, a true demonstration of the potential of the innovative and recyclable 3D ballistic fabrics we are developing.
