# Arclin and KINETIXX expand exclusive partnership for Kevlar EXO technology

Arclin and KINETIXX have expanded their exclusive partnership, granting KINETIXX worldwide exclusivity for Kevlar EXO unidirectional composite technology in hard luggage, bicycle structural components, and footwear applications. The agreement builds on a partnership established in January 2025.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-11-09
- Status: announced
- Products: Kevlar EXO aramid fiber, unidirectional composite structures
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Arclin](https://endata.com/companies/30678.md) (partner)
- [KINETIXX](https://endata.com/companies/95551.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arclin-and-kinetixx-expand-exclusive-partnership-to-advance-kevlar-exo-technology-302931389.html), 2026-11-09: "The agreement broadens KINETIXX's worldwide UD exclusivity rights to cover hard luggage, bicycle structural components, and footwear applications, including fashion, sport, and work boots."
- [textileworld.com](https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/nonwovens-technical-textiles/2026/11/arclin-and-kinetixx-expand-exclusive-partnership-to-advance-kevlar-exo-technology/), 2026-11-09: "What began as a successful collaboration in sporting goods has grown into a broader opportunity to bring Kevlar® EXO™ technology to new consumer applications."

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