What Ace Link Armor does

Ace Link Armor is a U.S.-based manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer of NIJ-certified ballistic body armor, headquartered in Santa Ana, California with an additional facility in Irvine. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive product catalog spanning bulletproof vests (Patrol, Livewire, Spectre, Skeletac Hybrid, M.S.O.V., Comp-28, Primer, Enhancer), Level IIIA through IV hard armor plates, plate carriers (Noble 4.0, Skeletac, React, Quadrelease), MICH-style ballistic helmets, soft armor panels (including Aramid Flexcore™ and dual ballistic+stab variants), and complementary tactical gear such as anti-cut sleeves, belts, MOLLE pouches, and Thermacore® cooling apparel.

Core technology centers on materials engineering: ceramic composite hard plates, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, and proprietary aramid weaves. Two trademarked technologies anchor the IP position — Aramid Flexcore™ (ultra-thin 0.23"/5.8mm flexible panels, stated as 35% lighter than equivalent steel plates) and Thermacore® (a passive heat dissipation system co-developed with AXFILIA and recognized with the PCIAW Defence & Security PPE Innovation Award in January 2026). Products are certified to NIJ.06 (ballistic) and NIJ 0115.00 (stab/spike) standards at independent laboratories, with coverage from Level IIIA handgun threats up to Level IV rifle threats including .30-06 APM2.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Products are sold through the company's own website at unit prices ranging from approximately $9 to $840, with payment plans, free shipping over $350, an affiliate referral program, and a dealer inquiries channel for bulk B2B orders. Customer segments include law enforcement officers, military personnel, security professionals, EMS/first responders, and civilian self-defense buyers — a horizontal segmentation approach spanning professional and consumer end-users, with named individual-officer and civilian testimonials rather than disclosed enterprise contracts.

Name

Ace Link Armor

Legal name

Ace Link Armor

Website

https://acelinkarmor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ace Link Armor is a U.S. manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer of NIJ-certified ballistic body armor — vests, Level IIIA–IV plates, plate carriers, helmets, and soft armor panels — sold via e-commerce to law enforcement, military, security, EMS, and civilian self-defense customers from its Santa Ana, California facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ballistic Body Armor / Personal Protective Equipment

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Protective Armor & Impact Protection Retail (Body/Back/Chest) (CRAMANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Safety & Law Enforcement Uniforms (CRAAALAC), Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH)

Keywords

• Ballistic body armor
• Bulletproof vests
• Armor plates
• Plate carriers
• Ballistic helmets

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Body Armor and Tactical Gear Sales: Direct e-commerce sales of ballistic body armor including bulletproof vests, armor plates, plate carriers, ballistic helmets, soft armor panels, and tactical gear to law enforcement, military, security professionals, and civilians.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ace Link Armor manufactures and sells NIJ-certified personal and tactical body armor products, including bulletproof vests, hard armor plates (Level IIIA through Level IV), plate carriers, ballistic helmets, soft armor panels, and backpack armor inserts. Products are sold directly through the company's e-commerce website with payment plans, alongside a dealer inquiries channel for bulk B2B orders, and are manufactured in the USA at the company's Santa Ana, California facility. Proprietary technologies include the Thermacore® Heat Dispersion System and Aramid Flexcore™ ultra-thin flexible ballistic panels.

Product overview

Ace Link Armor is a US-based manufacturer of body armor and ballistic protection products. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of personal protective equipment including bulletproof vests (Patrol, Livewire, Spectre, Skeletac Hybrid, M.S.O.V., Comp-28, Primer, Enhancer series), armor plates (Level IIIA Handgun, Level III+, Level IV in ceramic and ceramic-PE composite), plate carriers (Noble 4.0, Skeletac, React, React Ultra, Quadrelease, Quadrelease 2.0), ballistic helmets (MICH, MICH Combat, High-Cut, Special Mission Gen 2 with D3O), soft armor panels (A15 Aramid, A15 Aramid Flexcore, A15 Anti-Stab, TPG KOURSOR Flexcore), backpack armor inserts, and tactical gear (Thermacore cooling apparel, anti-cut sleeves, tactical belts, MOLLE pouches). The product line follows NIJ.06 and NIJ 0115.00 standards with protection levels spanning Level IIIA through Level IV, covering handgun, rifle, and stab/spike threats. Key proprietary technologies include Thermacore® passive thermal regulation and Aramid Flexcore™ flexible ballistic materials. Products are manufactured at the company's Santa Ana, California facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Thermacore®: Heat dispersion technology system integrated into ballistic armor that dissipates heat without requiring power - a passive thermal regulation technology for wearable protection
• Aramid Flexcore™
• Rapid Deploy

Products and services

• Bulletproof Vests A family of NIJ.06 Level IIIA-certified concealable, overt, and tactical vests designed for law enforcement patrol, plainclothes, tactical operations, EMS, and civilian use, with options for anti-stab dual-threat protection.
• Hard Armor Plates NIJ-certified ceramic and ceramic composite hard armor plates rated from Level IIIA (handgun) through Level IV (armor-piercing rifle threats including .30-06 APM2), with multi-curve ergonomic designs and spall-free construction.
• Plate Carriers Modular plate carriers in minimalist low-profile to full tactical configurations, including quick-release models with MOLLE webbing, accommodating 10x12" and 11x14" hard armor plates.
• Ballistic Helmets NIJ Level IIIA ballistic helmets in MICH, MICH Combat (with side rails and NVG mount), High-Cut, and Special Mission Gen 2 (D3O impact liner) configurations for military, law enforcement, and security operations.
• Soft Armor Panels NIJ.06 Level IIIA soft armor inserts in multiple sizes (5x15, 5x19, 6x13, 8x10, 8x12, 9x17, 10x12, 11x14), available in standard aramid, Aramid Flexcore™ (0.23" thin), and dual-threat anti-stab variants.
• Backpack Armor Panels NIJ.06 Level IIIA backpack armor panels in Flexcore and dual-threat bullet + stab configurations, ultra-thin and ultra-light (1.1-1.3 lbs) for discreet protection in standard backpacks.
• Bulletproof Backpacks Backpacks with built-in or compatible bulletproof armor panel compartments, including the Rapid Deploy line that converts into complete plate carriers for concealed everyday protection.
• Thermacore® Base Layer T-Shirt Cooling base layer T-shirt featuring Thermacore® passive heat dispersion technology that dissipates heat without requiring power, designed to be worn under body armor to reduce thermal burden.
• Tactical Gear and Accessories Tactical accessories including anti-cut protective sleeves, load-bearing tactical belts, MOLLE modular pouches, Noble 4.0 plate carrier accessories, and vest bundles for load-out customization.
• Training Plates Non-ballistic training plates for weight and fit training without ballistic inserts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flexcore panels are 35% lighter than typical steel plates of equivalent protection
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AXFILIAcoreTechnology or Integration · 12 January 2026Technology partnership for development of Thermacore® Heat Dispersion System - a passive thermal regulation technology integrated into ballistic armor. AXFILIA collaborated with Ace Link Armor on this innovation, which has been recognized with the Defence & Security PPE Innovation Award by PCIAW.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCI0gmCU_cpuT17N9jq2Tgjg
• Instagraminstagram.com/acelinkarmor

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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