DISCRETE
Level IIIA UHMWPE Soft Armor Vest
Cut-and-Sew Assembly and Integration · US
Total Cost
$452 / unit
Capacity (units/year)
50,000
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$1.5M Mn
Capex
$3.0M Mn
Offsite
$500.0K Mn
Total investment
$5.0M Mn
Lines
9
Net raw material
$333
73.7%
Conversion
$119
26.3%
Total / unit
$452
$ per unit
Raw Material
$333 / unit
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHMWPE fiber material | vest set | $156 | ||
| Aramid fiber (structural reinforcement) | vest set | $52.00 | ||
| Ceramic trauma plate (add-on) | plate | $78.00 | ||
| Carrier and trim materials (nylon webbing, foam, moisture barrier) | vest set | $47.00 |
Operating
$20.00 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Cut-and-sew labor | $20.00 |
Depreciation
$26.00 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering and certification amortization | $26.00 |
Others
$73.00 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Quality assurance and testing (ballistic, NIJ audit, QC) | $42.00 | |
| Packaging and fulfillment | $10.00 | |
| Logistics and LTL freight | $21.00 |
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