Ace Link Armor Wins Prestigious Defence & Security PPE Innovation Award for Thermacore® Heat Dispersion System

SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ace Link Armor, a leading U.S. developer of advanced ballistic protection solutions, has been honored with the Defence & Security PPE Innovation Award by Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW®) for its groundbreaking Thermacore® Heat Dispersion System. (Ace Link Armor)

Thermacore® by Ace Link Armor sets a new standard in ballistic comfort, earning the PCIAW Defence & Security PPE Innovation Award for thermal performance innovation.

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The award, presented as part of the 2025 PCIAW PPE Innovation Awards, recognizes exceptional innovation in personal protective equipment that delivers measurable benefits for defence, security, and frontline professionals. Ace Link Armor received the accolade in collaboration with technology partner AXFILIA, highlighting Thermacore® as a mission-critical advancement in wearable protection technology. (PCIAW®)

Thermacore®: A Breakthrough in Ballistic Comfort & Performance

Traditional ballistic armor, while essential for safety, often traps heat and moisture close to the wearer’s body—leading to discomfort, fatigue, and even heat stress during extended operations. Thermacore® directly addresses this challenge by integrating a passive thermal regulation system into body armor. It uses advanced materials with high thermal conductivity and engineered heat-transfer pathways to efficiently move excess heat away from the body without the need for electronics or power sources. (Ace Link Armor)

This innovative approach significantly enhances wearer comfort and endurance in extreme climates—an advantage that PCIAW® judges identified as both technically innovative and operationally meaningful. (PCIAW®)

Industry Recognition & Impact

Winning the Defence & Security PPE Innovation Award places Ace Link Armor among a distinguished group of global innovators redefining what protective gear can deliver in terms of both safety and usability. The award underscores the company’s commitment to advancing protective technologies that improve performance outcomes for military, law enforcement, and security professionals worldwide. (PCIAW®)

Looking Ahead

Ace Link Armor continues to refine and expand Thermacore® integration across its product portfolio, reinforcing its mission to deliver protective solutions that do not compromise comfort for safety. The company plans ongoing testing, development, and deployment of Thermacore® across current and future ballistic platforms. (Ace Link Armor)

About Ace Link Armor

Ace Link Armor is a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-performance ballistic protection and tactical gear. Dedicated to innovation, quality, and user-centric design, the company provides advanced armor solutions to defence, law enforcement, and civilian markets worldwide. (Ace Link Armor)