About Us
Imperial Armour specialises in the design and manufacture of personal protection equipment for civilian, police, emergency services and military applications.
In a threat situation, whether you need to be bullet proof, blast proof, fire proof or stab proof, we have a solution. Our designs utilise cutting edge materials and design to maximise comfort and agility without compromising safety.
All of our products are rigorously tested and certified to international ballistics standards. In addition to bullet proof vests and body armour, we have a selection of footwear, gloves, helmets, shields, masks and other accessories to provide a complete body protection solution.
OUR HISTORY
- Imperial Armour has forged its way to become a world leader in the manufacture of personal protection products and exports to over 75 countries worldwide.
- Our headquarters are based in Durban, South Africa and from here we manufacture our extensive range of highly sophisticated products.
- Our Products include both hard and soft protective armour, equipment and accessories within the Police and Security, Anti-Riot, VIP, Military / Armed Forces, Marines, Demining, Fire, Emergency and Rescue sectors.
- Our core focus is to remain innovative leaders in the manufacture of new and exciting products for the world market.
- We continually focus our energy into expanding into global markets and do this by attending exhibitions worldwide as well as appointing well connected agents. Please contact us if you wish to be considered as an Agent/ Distributor for Imperial Armour.
- In order to be accessible to all clients, imperial armour has recently established its own Johannesburg branch.
- As a leader in soft and hard armour, we continuously work on in-house research and development, international testing standards, and innovative solutions.
- We are the leading specialist within the local Industry and a proudly South African, award winning, woman empowered, fully BEE Industry leader for personal protection.
- Since inception, the company has won numerous awards for both national export achievements and Top Business Awards, most recent of which being the Top Business Women Award in KZN.
- Managing Director Louisa Garland was also awarded Winner at the 8th Top Woman Awards in her Category and Top Gender Empowered Company: Support Services award.
Imperial Armour was founded in 2000, we are award-winning manufacturers that specialise in the design and manufacture of personal protection equipment for civilian, police, emergency services and military applications. Our head office in Durban, South Africa exports to over 78 countries worldwide. As a leader in soft and hard armour, we continuously work on in-house research and development, international testing standards, and innovative solutions. All our products are designed to maximise comfort and agility without compromising safety.
Innovative leaders in the manufacture of new and exciting products for the world market.
Imperial Armour’s focus is to save lives and we do this by providing the latest technology within our innovative designs.
We are the experts in finding solutions that meet your needs, no matter which sector you operate in.
TACTICAL BODY ARMOUR
HARD ARMOUR
RIOT
DEMINING
FIRE
SECURITY UNIFORMS
VIP
MILITARY
INNOVATION
We strive to deliver innovative products to the global personal protection market, our designs offer the latest technology to meet all your needs.
We strive to deliver innovative products to the global personal protection market, our designs offer the latest technology to meet all your needs.
TRUSTED
Founded in 2000, Imperial Armour is a recognised and trusted name in the body armour industry
Founded in 2000, Imperial Armour is a recognised and trusted name in the body armour industry
CREDIBILITY
We export to more than 78 countries worldwide and have received recognition from The Durban Chamber, awarded the Exporter Award for 9 consecutive years.
We export to more than 78 countries worldwide and have received recognition from The Durban Chamber, awarded the Exporter Award for 9 consecutive years.
QUALITY
All our products are meticulously tested to align with ISO 9001-2015 standards and are internationally certified in the United States.
All our products are meticulously tested to align with ISO 9001-2015 standards and are internationally certified in the United States.
EXPERIENCE
Imperial Armour is the longest recognised manufacturer of personal protection in South Africa, with a vast amount of experience and knowledge behind us.
Imperial Armour is the longest recognised manufacturer of personal protection in South Africa, with a vast amount of experience and knowledge behind us.
RELIABILITY
We offer world-class service and peace of mind to our clients – we have never missed a deadline.
We offer world-class service and peace of mind to our clients – we have never missed a deadline.
COMPETITIVE PRICES
We are solution-focused, working with our clients to meet their needs.
We are solution-focused, working with our clients to meet their needs.
Most Recent Awards
2019
Managing Director, Louisa Garland was honoured with winning the KZN Exporter of the year awards, and the Standard Bank KZN Top Business awards 2019.