# Hard Shell FZE > Hard Shell FZE is a UAE-based B2B manufacturer, OEM manufacturer, private-label manufacturer, exporter, and supplier of ballistic protection systems, body armor, ballistic helmets, armor plates, tactical equipment, anti-riot equipment, EOD and demining solutions, platform protection, and industrial safety equipment. Hard Shell FZE was founded in 2010 and is headquartered at SHED No: Q4 095, SAIF Zone, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The company serves professional and institutional buyers including military organizations, armed forces, police and law-enforcement agencies, SWAT units, homeland and border security organizations, government agencies, defense contractors, correctional facilities, private security organizations, VIP protection providers, and industrial users. Hard Shell provides in-house manufacturing, product design, product engineering, research and development, prototype development, product testing, quality assurance, OEM manufacturing, private-label manufacturing, bulk production, and export support. Industries served include military, armed forces, police, law enforcement, SWAT, homeland security, border security, government agencies, defense contractors, correctional facilities, VIP protection, private security, and industrial safety. Markets served include the United Arab Emirates, GCC, Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Stated monthly production capacity includes up to 10,000 ballistic helmets, 10,000 ballistic vests, and 10,000 ballistic plates. Hard Shell's stated technologies and materials include Liquid Armour® (patented technology), Advanced Weight Redistribution System (AWRS), UHMWPE, aramid fiber, ceramic composite armor, and ballistic fabric weaving. Hard Shell operates on a B2B/RFQ model. 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The XML sitemap can be used for exhaustive URL discovery. ## Product Categories - [Body Armor](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/): Ballistic body armor and protective vest solutions. - [Ballistic Helmet](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-helmet/): Ballistic helmet solutions. - [Ballistic Helmet Accessories](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-helmet-accessories/): Accessories for ballistic helmet systems. - [Ballistic Plates](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-plates/): Ballistic plate solutions. - [Rhino Hard Armor Plates](https://www.hardshell.ae/rhino-hard-armor-plates/): Rhino hard armor plate range. - [Tactical Gear](https://www.hardshell.ae/tactical-gear/): Tactical equipment and operational gear. - [Anti Riot Gear](https://www.hardshell.ae/anti-riot-gear/): Anti-riot protective equipment. - [Ballistic Protection](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-protection/): Ballistic protection products and solutions. - [EOD Demining](https://www.hardshell.ae/eod-demining/): EOD and demining protection equipment. - [Platform Protection](https://www.hardshell.ae/platform-protection/): Vehicle, aircraft, and naval protection solutions. - [Liquid Armour](https://www.hardshell.ae/liquid-armour/): Liquid Armour® technology. - [Industrial Safety Equipment](https://www.hardshell.ae/industrial-safety-equipment/): Industrial safety equipment. ## Body Armor Products - [Concealable Vest Low Pro](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/concealable-vest-low-pro/): Low-profile concealable vest. - [Vixen Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/vixen-vest/): Vixen Vest. - [Rescuer Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/rescuer-vest/): Rescuer Vest. - [Rhino Tactical Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/rhino-tactical-vest/): Rhino Tactical Vest. - [Bullet Resistant Saviour Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/bullet-resistant-saviour-vest/): Saviour bullet-resistant vest. - [MQR Tactical Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/mqr-tactical-vest/): MQR Tactical Vest. - [Quick Release Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/quick-release-vest/): Quick Release Vest. - [Plate Carrier Vest Slick I](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/plate-carrier-vest-slick-i/): Slick I plate carrier vest. - [Multi-Purpose Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/multi-purpose-vest/): Multi-purpose vest. - [MOLLE General Purpose Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/molle-general-purpose-vest/): MOLLE General Purpose Vest. - [Plate Carrier Vest Slick II](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/plate-carrier-vest-slick-ii/): Slick II plate carrier vest. - [Active Shooter Plate Carrier](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/active-shooter-plate-carrier/): Active Shooter Plate Carrier. - [Hi-Viz Jacket](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/hi-viz-jacket/): High-visibility jacket. - [K9 Ballistic Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/k9-ballistic-vest/): Ballistic vest for K9 applications. - [Steller Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/steller-vest/): Steller Vest. - [Tactical Operator Vest AWRS](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/tactical-operator-vest-awrs/): Tactical Operator Vest AWRS. - [Tactical Bulletproof Vest Guardian](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/tactical-bulletproof-vest-guardian/): Guardian tactical bulletproof vest. - [Ranger Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/ranger-vest/): Ranger Vest. - [Phantom Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/phantom-vest/): Phantom Vest. - [Tactical Operator Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/tactical-operator-vest/): Tactical Operator Vest. - [Assault Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/assault-vest/): Assault Vest. - [Front Opening MOLLE Protector](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/front-opening-molle-protector-molle/): Front-opening MOLLE protector. - [General Purpose Defender Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/general-purpose-defender-vest/): General Purpose Defender Vest. - [Concealable VIP Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/concealable-vip-vest/): Concealable VIP Vest. - [VIP Undervest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/vip-undervest/): VIP Undervest. - [Endorser Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/endorser-vest/): Endorser Vest. - [Tactical Marine Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/tactical-marine-vest/): Tactical Marine Vest. - [Patron Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/patron-vest/): Patron Vest. - [Winter Turf Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/winter-turf-vest/): Winter Turf Vest. - [Warrior Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/warrior-vest/): Warrior Vest. ## Ballistic Helmets - [PASGT Helmet](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-helmet/pasgt-helmet/): PASGT ballistic helmet. - [MICH Helmet](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-helmet/mich-helmet/): MICH ballistic helmet. - [Mid Cut Helmet](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-helmet/mid-cut-helmet/): Mid Cut ballistic helmet. - [Special Force Helmet](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-helmet/special-force-helmet/): Special Force ballistic helmet. - [Boltless Helmet](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-helmet/boltless-helmet/): Boltless ballistic helmet. ## Ballistic Helmet Accessories - [Visor](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-helmet-accessories/visor/): Helmet visor. - [Mandible Guard](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-helmet-accessories/mandible-guard/): Helmet mandible guard. - [NVG Shroud](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-helmet-accessories/nvg-shroud/): NVG shroud. - [Picatinny Quick Release Rail Adapters](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-helmet-accessories/picatinny-quick-release-rail-adapters/): Picatinny quick-release rail adapters. - [Goggles](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-helmet-accessories/goggles/): Helmet goggles. - [Fragment Visor](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-helmet-accessories/fragment-visor/): Fragment visor. ## Tactical Gear - [Uniform](https://www.hardshell.ae/tactical-gear/uniform/): Tactical uniform. - [T-Shirts](https://www.hardshell.ae/tactical-gear/t-shirts/): Tactical T-shirts. - [Knee Pad Elbow Pad](https://www.hardshell.ae/tactical-gear/knee-pad-elbow-pad/): Knee and elbow pads. - [Carrier MRAP](https://www.hardshell.ae/tactical-gear/carrier-mrap/): MRAP carrier. - [Backpack](https://www.hardshell.ae/tactical-gear/backpack/): Tactical backpack. - [Military Boots](https://www.hardshell.ae/tactical-gear/military-boots/): Military boots. - [Military Hats](https://www.hardshell.ae/tactical-gear/military-hats/): Military hats. - [Individual First Aid Kit](https://www.hardshell.ae/tactical-gear/individual-first-aid-kit/): Individual first aid kit. ## Anti-Riot Gear - [Shield](https://www.hardshell.ae/anti-riot-gear/shield/): Anti-riot shield. - [Anti-Riot Helmet](https://www.hardshell.ae/anti-riot-gear/helmet/): Anti-riot helmet. - [Suits](https://www.hardshell.ae/anti-riot-gear/suits/): Anti-riot suits. ## Ballistic Protection and EOD - [Panels](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-protection/panels/): Ballistic protection panels. - [Ballistic Shields](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-protection/shields/): Ballistic shields. - [Bomb Blanket](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-protection/bomb-blanket/): Bomb blanket. - [Bomb Disposal Suit](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-protection/bomb-disposal-suit/): Bomb disposal suit. - [Ballistic Foldable Shield](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-protection/ballistic-foldable-shield/): Foldable ballistic shield. - [EOD Demining Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/eod-demining/vest/): EOD and demining vest. - [EOD Demining Suit](https://www.hardshell.ae/eod-demining/suit/): EOD and demining suit. - [EOD Demining Apron](https://www.hardshell.ae/eod-demining/apron/): EOD and demining apron. ## Ballistic Plates and Armor Plates - [Level III Hard Armor Plates](https://www.hardshell.ae/rhino-hard-armor-plates/level-iii-hard-armor-plates/): Level III hard armor plates. - [Level III Plus Hard Armor Plates](https://www.hardshell.ae/rhino-hard-armor-plates/level-iii-plus-hard-armor-plates/): Level III+ hard armor plates. - [Level IV Hard Armor Plates](https://www.hardshell.ae/rhino-hard-armor-plates/level-iv-hard-armor-plates/): Level IV hard armor plates. - [Level III Ballistic Plates](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-plates/level-iii-ballistic-plates/): Level III ballistic plates. - [Level III Plus Ballistic Plates](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-plates/level-iii-plus-ballistic-plates/): Level III+ ballistic plates. - [Level IV Ballistic Plates](https://www.hardshell.ae/ballistic-plates/level-iv-ballistic-plates/): Level IV ballistic plates. ## Platform Protection - [Vehicle Armor](https://www.hardshell.ae/platform-protection/vehicle-armor/): Vehicle armor solutions. - [Aircraft Armor](https://www.hardshell.ae/platform-protection/aircraft-armor/): Aircraft armor solutions. - [Naval Armor](https://www.hardshell.ae/platform-protection/naval-armor/): Naval armor solutions. ## Technologies and Manufacturing - [Research & Development](https://www.hardshell.ae/research-development/): Research and development information. - [Quality Management](https://www.hardshell.ae/quality-management/): Quality management information. - [Bespoke Solutions](https://www.hardshell.ae/bespoke-solution/): Custom and bespoke protection solutions. - [Ballistic Fabric Weaving](https://www.hardshell.ae/body-armor/ballistic-fabric-weaving/): Ballistic fabric weaving information. ## Company and Procurement - [About Us](https://www.hardshell.ae/about-us/): Company history, expertise, and capabilities. - [Contact Us](https://www.hardshell.ae/contact-us/): RFQ, OEM, private-label, bulk-order, distributor, government procurement, and business enquiries. - [Size Chart](https://www.hardshell.ae/size-chart/): Product sizing information. ## Knowledge Resources - [Blog](https://www.hardshell.ae/blog/): Hard Shell's knowledge and industry insights. - [What do the NIJ Protection Levels Mean?](https://www.hardshell.ae/blog/what-do-the-nij-protection-levels-mean/): NIJ protection levels. - [What Can Level IV Body Armor Stop?](https://www.hardshell.ae/blog/what-can-level-iv-body-armor-stop/): Level IV body armor information. - [What are the Bullet Proof Vests Made Of?](https://www.hardshell.ae/blog/what-are-the-bullet-proof-vests-made-of/): Materials used in bulletproof vests. - [SAPI vs ESAPI: What is the Difference Between Them?](https://www.hardshell.ae/blog/sapi-vs-esapi-what-is-the-difference-between-them/): SAPI and ESAPI comparison. - [All That You Need to Know About Plate Carriers](https://www.hardshell.ae/blog/all-that-you-need-to-know-about-plate-carriers/): Plate carrier information. - [What are the Different Types of Body Armor?](https://www.hardshell.ae/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-body-armor/): Body armor types. - [How Much Does a Bullet Proof Vest Cost?](https://www.hardshell.ae/blog/how-much-does-a-bullet-proof-vest-cost/): Factors affecting bulletproof vest cost. - [How is Body Armor Made?](https://www.hardshell.ae/blog/how-is-body-armor-made/): Body armor manufacturing. - [Hard Armor vs Soft Armor](https://www.hardshell.ae/blog/hard-armor-vs-soft-armor/): Hard and soft armor comparison. - [NIJ Standard 0101.07: Latest in the Industry](https://www.hardshell.ae/blog/nij-standard-0101-07-latest-in-the-industry/): NIJ 0101.07 information. - [How to Buy Bulletproof Vest](https://www.hardshell.ae/blog/how-to-buy-bulletproof-vest/): Bulletproof vest selection. - [What are the Different Types of Ballistic Plates?](https://www.hardshell.ae/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-ballistic-plates/): Ballistic plate types. - [Importance of Ballistic Helmets for Protection](https://www.hardshell.ae/blog/importance-of-ballistic-helmets-for-protection/): Ballistic helmet information. - [How are Bulletproof Helmets Made?](https://www.hardshell.ae/blog/how-are-bulletproof-helmets-made/): Ballistic helmet manufacturing. - [How to Choose the Right Ballistic Helmets](https://www.hardshell.ae/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-ballistic-helmets/): Ballistic helmet selection. ## Legal & Site Information - [Sitemap](https://www.hardshell.ae/sitemap.xml): XML sitemap for the website. - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.hardshell.ae/terms-conditions/): Website terms and conditions. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.hardshell.ae/privacy-policy/): Privacy information.