# DuPont acquires Core Matrix Technology fabric structure from Tex Tech

DuPont acquired Tex Tech's Core Matrix Technology, a patented monolithic fabric structure for ballistic protection. Financial terms were not disclosed.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-02-11
- Where: Kernersville, North Carolina, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: ballistic fabric, body armor materials
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [DuPont](https://endata.com/companies/13205.md) (acquirer)
- [Tex Tech](https://endata.com/companies/53198.md) (target)
- [Laird Performance Materials](https://endata.com/companies/54058.md) (target)

## Sources

- [prweb.com](https://www.prweb.com/releases/dupont-acquires-core-matrix-technology-tm-fabric-structure-from-tex-tech-891366080.html), 2021-02-11: "DuPont today announced it has acquired Tex Tech's Core Matrix Technology, a monolithic fabric structure that can significantly reduce backface trauma."
- [innovationintextiles.com](https://innovationintextiles.com/dupont-acquires-core-matrix-technology/), 2021-03-04: "The addition of Core Matrix Technology to the family of DuPont Life Protection solutions enables us to offer a more comprehensive portfolio to meet any and all protection needs for soldiers and law enforcement personnel."
- [polymerist.substack.com](https://polymerist.substack.com/p/dupont-acquires-laird-and-danimer), 2021-03-26: "DuPont Acquires Laird"

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