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.


We strive to deliver innovative products to the global personal protection market, our designs offer the latest technology to meet all your needs.


Founded in 2000, Imperial Armour is a recognised and trusted name in the body armour industry


We export to more than 78 countries worldwide and have received recognition from The Durban Chamber, awarded the Exporter Award for 9 consecutive years.


All our products are meticulously tested to align with ISO 9001-2015 standards and are internationally certified in the United States.


Imperial Armour is the longest recognised manufacturer of personal protection in South Africa, with a vast amount of experience and knowledge behind us.


We offer world-class service and peace of mind to our clients – we have never missed a deadline.


We are solution-focused, working with our clients to meet their needs.
Most Recent Awards


Managing Director, Louisa Garland was honoured with winning the KZN Exporter of the year awards, and the Standard Bank KZN Top Business awards 2019.