What HexArmor does

HexArmor is a US-headquartered manufacturer of high-performance personal protective equipment (PPE), founded in 2003 and operating as a subsidiary of UVEX SAFETY GROUP GmbH & Co. KG, with corporate headquarters at 640 Leffingwell Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company produces a comprehensive head-to-toe product portfolio spanning hand protection (Helix®, Chrome SLT®, Rig Lizard®, FireArmor® SR-X®), eye protection (TruShield®-coated safety glasses and goggles), head protection (Ceros® safety helmets with Kinetix® suspension), hearing protection, body protection, footwear (Xbuilt™), and ergonomic solutions (SafeLift™ exosuit). Core technologies include SuperFabric® cut/puncture-resistant material (licensed from HDM, Inc.), TruShield® permanent anti-fog coatings (4x thicker than competition and hydrophilic rather than detergent-based), Helix® seamless knit construction, Kinetix® helmet suspension (nearly 2x the ANSI/ISEA impact transmission requirement), IRX back-of-hand impact protection, H2X+™ FR moisture barriers, and chromium-reduced wet-white leather tanning. The portfolio is backed by an extensive patent estate spanning gloves, helmets, and footwear across the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

The business model is hardware sales through an exclusive authorized distributor and reseller network with Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy enforcement, supplemented by an owned e-commerce storefront (SafetyGloves.com) and an official HexArmor Amazon store; unauthorized sellers void the factory-backed warranty. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set at the reseller level. Demand generation is led by Solution Specialists conducting on-site safety audits, custom prototyping, and multi-month industrial trial programs, targeting industrial and manufacturing workers (primary), firefighters and emergency responders, logistics/rail yard operations, and construction/at-height workers. Documented customer outcomes include a manufacturing facility reducing recordable injuries from 10/month to zero, a fire department achieving 20% annual savings, doubled employee morale at Valmet, and an avoided $100,000+ amputation cost at a rail yard. HexArmor holds certifications across ISO 9001, ANSI/ISEA 105-2024, ANSI/ISEA 138-2019, NFPA 1970:2025, NFPA 1950-2025, EN 388, EN 16350, OEKO-TEX 100, REACH, and SMETA, and is positioned as a tier-based competitor to 3M, Honeywell, UVEX Safety, and Bollé Safety. Leadership comprises founder Steve Van Ermen (President & CEO) and co-founder Brent Lohrmann (VP Operations and Board Director).

Name

HexArmor

Legal name

HexArmor, Limited Partnership

Website

https://hexarmor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HexArmor is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based PPE manufacturer producing high-performance hand, eye, head, body, hearing, and footwear protection plus the SafeLift ergonomic exosuit, sold via authorized distributors to industrial, firefighting, oil & gas, mining, and construction enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective Disposable Wear (Masks, Gloves, Shoe Covers, Hairnets) (CRADALAJ), Disposable Protective Apparel (Coveralls, Gowns, Shoe Covers) (CRAAALAM), Disposable Gloves & Protective Household Wear (CRAJAGAI), Cleaning Gloves & Protective Accessories (CRAJAIAG), Safety, PPE & Workwear Retail (Gloves, Respirators, Eye/Ear Protection) (CRAIADAK)

Keywords

• Personal protective equipment
• Cut resistant gloves
• Industrial safety gear
• Safety helmets
• Firefighting gloves

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PPE Product Sales: HexArmor generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of personal protective equipment products. Product categories include hand protection (gloves), eye protection (safety glasses, goggles), head protection (safety helmets), hearing protection (earplugs, earmuffs), body protection (arm, torso, leg), footwear (work boots, asphalt boots), and ergonomic solutions (exosuits). Sales are made exclusively through authorized distributors and resellers at established price points.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HexArmor designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance personal protective equipment (PPE) spanning hand protection (gloves), eye protection, head protection (safety helmets), hearing protection, body protection, footwear, and ergonomic solutions (powered exosuits). The company sells primarily through authorized distributors and resellers to industrial, construction, oil & gas, firefighting, mining, and manufacturing customers, with products differentiated by proprietary technologies such as SuperFabric®, TruShield® coatings, Kinetix® helmet suspension, and the SafeLift™ powered exosuit.

Product overview

HexArmor is a global leader in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), operating as part of the UVEX SAFETY GROUP. The company offers a comprehensive head-to-toe product portfolio organized across seven core categories: Hand Protection (featuring Helix®, Chrome SLT®, Rig Lizard®, and FireArmor® SR-X® glove sub-brands), Eye Protection (safety glasses and goggles), Head Protection (Ceros® safety helmets), Footwear, Hearing Protection, Body Protection, and Ergonomic Solutions. Key proprietary technologies include SuperFabric® material, TruShield® anti-fog coatings, Kinetix® helmet suspension, HeatArmor™ footwear technology, HexAir™ breathable glove construction, and IRX impact protection. The SafeLift™ powered exosuit with VerveLogic™ analytics represents their entry into ergonomic technology. Products span cut, puncture, impact, heat, arc flash, chemical, and fluid resistance across industrial, firefighting, oil & gas, mining, and construction applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SuperFabric®: Registered trademark technology used in HexArmor products for cut and puncture resistance.
• Helix®
• TruShield®
• Kinetix®
• SafeLift™
• Chrome SLT®
• FireArmor®
• Rig Lizard®
• Ceros®
• Xbuilt™
• HeatArmor™

Products and services

• Helix® Series Gloves Line of seamless knit cut-resistant gloves with multiple coatings (PU, sandy nitrile, nitrile), impact protection options, and gauges from 13 to 21, designed for industrial cut, puncture, and impact hazards.
• Chrome SLT® Gloves Leather work gloves with 360-degree cut protection, impact resistance, and arc flash ratings for industrial and oil & gas applications.
• Rig Lizard® Gloves Impact-resistant work gloves with thermal protection and grip features for oil, gas, and industrial applications, delivering ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 Level 2 impact protection.
• FireArmor® SR-X® Structural Firefighting Gloves

Quantifiable outcome

• Recordable injuries reduced from 10 per month to zero after switching to HexArmor PPE at a manufacturing facility
• +11 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UVEX SAFETY GROUP GmbH & Co. KGcoreOthersHexArmor is a subsidiary of UVEX SAFETY GROUP GmbH & Co. KG, a German safety equipment company. This parent-subsidiary relationship provides HexArmor with the backing and resources of a major global PPE group, contributing to its Gold EcoVadis sustainability rating achieved as part of the UVEX group. HexArmor operates independently as the U.S.-based PPE manufacturer and brand.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Mechanix Wear: US-based specialty glove brand competing in cut-resistant, impact, and high-dexterity work gloves with strong presence in automotive, construction, and mechanical trade segments that overlap with HexArmor's Helix and Chrome SLT lines.
• Youngstown Glove Company: Specialty US work-glove manufacturer focused on utility, construction, and lineman applications with comparable cut-resistance, dexterity, and durability positioning targeting similar trade and industrial end users.

Broad incumbents

• MSA Safety: Established safety equipment manufacturer with leading positions in head protection (hard hats, climbing helmets), respiratory protection, and gas detection, competing directly with HexArmor's Ceros helmet line and broader industrial safety offering.
• Honeywell Safety Products: Fortune-100 incumbent offering a full head-to-toe PPE portfolio (gloves, eyewear, helmets, hearing, fall protection) and explicitly named as a tier-based competitor of HexArmor, with deeper pockets and broader global distribution.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Major PPE and hygiene manufacturer (KleenGuard, Jackson Safety, RightCycle) competing in safety eyewear, gloves, and protective apparel across the same industrial distribution channel and Fortune-500 buyer base as HexArmor.
• UVEX Safety Group: HexArmor's own German parent company, also a tier-based competitor in safety eyewear and gloves with significant European market share — overlapping product lines and brand portfolio create both synergy and channel-conflict dynamics for HexArmor.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: Named tier-based competitor alongside HexArmor in safety eyewear and broader PPE, with massive R&D, global brand recognition, and a deep industrial distribution network across the same end markets.

Direct peers

• Showa Group: Japanese manufacturer specializing in single-use and industrial protective gloves, with significant overlap in cut-resistance, chemical-resistance, and impact-protection categories competing for the same industrial safety distributor channel.
• Protective Industrial Products (PIP): US-based industrial PPE specialist focused on hand and arm protection with comparable cut-resistant, impact, and general-purpose glove lines distributed through overlapping industrial safety channels.
• Ansell: Australian-headquartered global leader in hand and body protection PPE, with comparable industrial, cut-resistant, and impact-protection glove portfolios directly competing with HexArmor's Helix, Chrome SLT, and Rig Lizard lines for the same industrial and healthcare-adjacent buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hexarmor

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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