Arclin and KINETIXX Expand Exclusive Partnership to Advance Kevlar® EXO™ Technology

Expanded worldwide exclusivity agreement positions KINETIXX's proprietary composite technologies with Kevlar® EXO™ to accelerate innovation in luggage, bicycle components, and footwear

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Nov. 9, 2026 — Arclin, a leading materials science company, today announced the expansion of its exclusive partnership with KINETIXX, a global leader in advanced composite engineering and manufacturing, extending the reach of Kevlar® EXO™ unidirectional (UD) technology into additional high-performance consumer markets worldwide.

Building on a partnership first established in January 2025, the new agreement sets the stage for a new wave of product innovation beyond sporting goods. By combining Arclin's Kevlar® EXO™ aramid fiber with KINETIXX's proprietary resin matrix engineering, advanced UD prepreg development, and utility-patented hybrid composite manufacturing technologies, the companies are creating new opportunities to commercialize lightweight, high-strength composite structures across multiple industries. 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.

The expanded agreement reinforces KINETIXX's position as an exclusive technology partner for Kevlar® EXO™ UD composite applications in these categories, combining advanced material science with proprietary engineering and manufacturing capabilities developed through decades of high-performance composite innovation.

"What began as a successful collaboration in sporting goods has grown into a broader opportunity to bring Kevlar® EXO™ technology to new consumer applications," said Bradley Bolduc, Chief Executive Officer at Arclin. "KINETIXX has demonstrated how innovative composite design can translate the unique performance advantages of Kevlar® EXO™ into products consumers can experience firsthand, and we're looking forward to exploring new markets and applications together."

The partnership combines Arclin's newest aramid fiber innovation, Kevlar® EXO™, with KINETIXX's proprietary processing technologies and expertise in engineering advanced multi-axial UD composite structures. Kevlar® EXO™'s advanced molecular structure provides approximately 40% greater strength-to-weight performance than traditional Kevlar® K29 fiber, along with improved flexibility and energy absorption. For consumers, these material properties create opportunities for products that are lighter, stronger, and more resilient without sacrificing performance or comfort.

Realizing the full potential of advanced aramid fibers in commercial composite applications requires more than the material itself. KINETIXX has developed proprietary resin chemistry and hybrid composite manufacturing processes designed to overcome traditional challenges associated with aramid fiber integration, including resin adhesion, interlaminar shear performance, and compatibility with high-modulus carbon fiber structures.

This combination of material innovation and proprietary manufacturing expertise provides a platform for developing next-generation products across industries where structural integrity, durability, lightweight construction, and design flexibility are critical.

"This expanded agreement marks an important milestone in our collaboration with Arclin," said Jason Horodezky, CEO and CTO of KINETIXX. "Arclin's Kevlar® EXO™ represents a significant advancement in aramid fiber technology. At KINETIXX, we've invested decades in developing proprietary systems and processes that allow us to integrate advanced materials into highly engineered, commercially viable products. By expanding our exclusive rights into additional global markets, we're collectively creating opportunities for manufacturers to achieve performance characteristics that conventional materials and construction methods cannot easily deliver."

With its vertically integrated manufacturing model, in-house development of proprietary UD prepreg materials, and extensive experience supporting leading global OEM and ODM partners, KINETIXX is positioned to help manufacturers translate advanced material innovations into scalable, high-performance product solutions.

SOURCE Arclin