| ✅ Ultra-lightweight — ideal for wearable and mobile use | Medium weight | Extremely heavy, limits mobility | Medium-heavy; adds structural load |
| ✅ Maintains integrity after 30–50+ hits | Weakens after 3–5 hits | Prone to denting; heavy impact force transferred | Delaminates quickly after impact |
| ✅ Fully waterproof; no performance loss. Suitable for marine environments | Absorbs moisture; can degrade | Prone to rust without coating | Resin layers absorb moisture and weaken |
| ✅ Both flexible and ridged versions | Somewhat flexible, but stiff under stress | Fully rigid; cannot conform | Brittle and may crack under stress |
| ✅ Spreads impact force across fibers | Absorbs energy locally | Transfers force to backplate or wearer | Localized cracking on impact |
| ✅ Stops handgun and many rifle threats (NIJ III -rifle/IIIA – hangun) | Good for handguns. Not used for rifle rounds | Excellent rifle protection, but impractical weight | Limited protection; only stops some rounds and gets very heavy for larger rounds |
| ✅ Long shelf life; no resin degradation | Degrades with heat, humidity, and time | Requires regular maintenance | Becomes brittle over time |
| ✅ Immune to Elements and corrosion | Sensitive to UV and moisture | Needs anti-corrosion treatment | Vulnerable to UV and environmental exposure |
| ✅ Natural, pleasant and friendly for sensitive skin | Develops unpleasant smell over time | Very hot in hot environment and very cold in cold environment | Fiberglass panels shed microscopic glass particles from cut edges, which cause skin irritation, itching, or respiratory discomfort |
| ✅ Higher long-term value with low maintenance | Costly and degrades faster | Cheaper, but less practical in many settings | Economical, but not durable or reliable |
