Ballistic Plywood™
Protection panels
you can easily build with
Ballistic protection in a familiar plywood-backed panel for rooms, walls, property and critical equipment.
Available in Level 3 , 8, and 10 configurations
Ballistic Plywood™ ships in a 4×8 sheet format — the same
dimensions as standard construction sheathing.
Before You Build With It, See It Perform.
Protection should be proven.
CONFIGURATION
Level 3 · Level 8
TEST / DEMO
UL 752 Protocols
THREAT
Rifle · Handgun · Extreme Weather
UL TESTING
Element U.S. Space & Defense
Performance depends on the specific product configuration, installation, assembly details, and threat conditions.
Refer to current Arctic Fox technical documentation for applicable performance information.
From Idea to Build in 3 Steps.
01
Select Material
Compare Level 3, 8, or 10 based on threat, weight and project requirements.
02
Get Installation Specs
Review handling, fabrication and installation instructions
03
Order & Build
Buy material and build with configuration guidance.
Pre-orders are subject to product availability and final order confirmation.
Arctic Fox will confirm configuration, quantity, freight, estimated lead time and payment terms before fulfillment.
If Arctic Fox cannot confirm supply for an accepted pre-order, the deposit will be refunded.
What Can You Build?
Ballistic Plywood™ is an advanced material anyone with basic skills can build with.
A protected room is only the beginning. Build a complete Plywood Armor™ System using our Ballistic Plywood™ to protect the people, critical systems, infrastructure, and property that matter to you.
PROTECT PEOPLE
Hardened Structures
Protect selected walls, floors, and ceilings or, where appropriate, your entire room assembly.
Refuge Areas
Create a more centrally protected area within your home or building.
Dual-Use Rooms
Protect a dual-use spaces that may already serve as your retreat, office, home theater, or your children's playroom.
Personal Spaces
Build protection directly into critical protection zones such as bedrooms or closets in your home.
What Matters Most to You?
PROTECT PROPERTY & OPERATIONS
Standby Power Equipment
Protect generators while maintaining ventilation, exhaust, clearance, and service access.
Power & Battery Systems
Consider protection for selected inverters, batteries, electrical controls, and other critical equipment.
Water Systems & Infrastructure
Protect selected pumps, controls, well equipment, or other essential infrastructure.
Communications & Security
Add protection around selected communications, monitoring, networking, or control equipment.
You don't have to protect everything. Start with what matters most.
Full 4'x8' sheets give you the flexibility to imagine applications beyond predefined armor products. What would you build?
What would you build? Tell us.
TRADITIONAL BALLISTIC CONSTRUCTION VS. BALLISTIC PLYWOOD
Ballistic Plywood changes the equation.
Traditional ballistic protection often relies upon specialized fabrication, installation, and materials like concrete or steel. You don't have to be a welder; with basic carpentry skills you can protect almost any space without excessive weight or disruption.
Traditional Construction
HEAVY
Weight can complicate
handling and construction.
Complex
Specialized systems can be
difficult to plan and integrate.
Expensive
Material, fabrication and
installation costs can add up quickly.
Ballistic Plywood™
Light-weight
Ships and handles like
standard building material.
Simple
Designed to be cut, drilled,
fastened and incorporated into
conventional construction methods.
Affordable
Significantly reduced installation
time and labor costs over
traditional systems.
Protective panels you can easily build with
Ballistic Plywood™
Built to Reduce Weight. Built to Build With.
Up to 65% lighter than certified fiberglass/Kevlar ballistic panels at comparable
protection levels, based on published market weight ranges.
Singe-Face Ballistic Plywood™
Double-Face Ballistic Plywood™
Our LifeGard™ ultra light-weight ballistic protection layer is built right into plywood panels that integrate directly into common construction assemblies to make building easier.
FORMAT
4ft × 8ft Construction Sheet
Matches standard plywood dimensions for compatibility with existing framing layouts, planning, and material handling.
CONSTRUCTION
One or Two Plywood Faces. One Protective Core. One Panel.
Plywood forms one or both outer faces, with a LifeGard™ ballistic panel factory-bonded into a single, ready-to-install unit. Configuration is matched to the application and confirmed before order acceptance.
INSTALLATION
Standard Fasteners and Tools
The plywood face accepts standard fasteners and adhesives. Works with familiar construction methods — no specialized cutting/drilling tools or training required for the panel itself.
PERFORMANCE
Protection Works as a System
The finished Plywood Armor™ protection system requires correct product assembly, seams, penetrations, transitions, fastening, structural support, and adjoining construction.
Protection built behind the finished wall
Choose the Protection Level
That Fits Your Project.
CONFIGURATION
LEVEL 3 Protection
Handgun threat applications.
Ultra Light-weight
stops up to 3 times more rounds*
Single-Face Plywood: 55 lbs/4×8 sheet
Dual-Face Plywood: 75 lbs/4×8 sheet
CONFIGURATION
LEVEL 8 Protection
Rifle threat applications.
Ultra Light-weight
stops up to 3 times more rounds*
Single-Face Plywood: 145 lbs/4×8 sheet
Dual-Face Plywood: 165 lbs/4×8 sheet
NOT SURE?
Need Help Choosing?
Tell us what you want to protect and what you are trying to accomplish. We'll help you identify which configuration fits your project objective.
*Improved performance over traditional ballistic materials comprised of ceramic and fiberglass depends on the specific product configuration.
Different projects and threats require different protective configurations.
Which Panel Configuration Fits Your Build?
LEVEL 3 PANEL CONFIGURATION
LEVEL 8 PANEL CONFIGURATION
Projectile
.44 Magnum, 240-gr SWCGC
7.62 x 51 mm, 150-gr M80
Configurations
Single or Dual-Face plywood + LifeGard™ protective core
Single or Dual-Face plywood +
LifeGard™ protective core
Best fit for
· Mid-level ballistic protection
· Residential applications
· Upstairs bedrooms
· A seemless design integration
· High-level ballistic protection
· Commercial projects
· Critical infrastructure
· A Protection System Component
Best for
customers who…
Want handgun protection
Want rifle protection
Available Configurations: One or two plywood faces with a LifeGard™ protective core. Final construction, thickness, weight, pricing, test basis, lead time and freight are confirmed in your project quote. Performance is configuration-specific — refer to current Arctic Fox technical documentation for applicable information.
Applications Are Endless
Residential
Retail
Schools
Safe Rooms
Corporate Offices
Police
Data Centers
Utility Areas
Military
Real World Problems, Real World Solutions.
Help Shape What We Build Next.
You know the problems. We provide the solution.
Ballistic Plywood is available now—but the applications, kits and products that come next can be shaped by the people who actually build, prepare and solve problems in the field.
01
See What We’re Building
Get demonstrations, product information and development updates.
02
Shape Future Kits
Tell us which projects should become easier to buy and build.
03
Inspire New Products
Help us identify protective products that don’t exist yet.
Pre-orders are subject to product availability and final order confirmation.
Arctic Fox will confirm configuration, quantity, freight, estimated lead time and payment terms before fulfillment.
If Arctic Fox cannot confirm supply for an accepted pre-order, the deposit will be refunded.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions Worth Asking Before You Build.
Is Ballistic Plywood available now?
Yes. Arctic Fox is accepting direct orders for available Ballistic Plywood configurations. Product availability, quantity and shipping timing may vary by configuration and destination.
How quickly will my order ship?
Shipping timing depends on configuration, quantity and current product availability. Your order confirmation will provide the current expected fulfillment window. Ballistic Plywood is in its initial commercial release, lead times may vary. We will not represent an order as ready to ship until supply and fulfillment are confirmed.
How much does it cost?
Current pricing is shown with each available configuration. Freight, taxes and any special delivery requirements are calculated or confirmed separately as applicable.
How will freight/shipping work?
Ballistic Plywood is a large-format construction product. Shipping method and cost depend on quantity, weight and destination. Orders may ship palletized by commercial freight. Larger orders may receive a project-specific freight quote.
What exactly is Ballistic Plywood™?
Ballistic Plywood is a bonded panel product that combines a standard plywood layer with a ballistic panel layer into a single construction unit. One product. Standard sheet format. No assembly required on site.
What is the difference between Level 3 and Level 8?
Both configurations use the same plywood layer. The difference is in the ballistic panel. Level 3 is for handguns up to 44 magnum and Level 8 is rifle-rated up to 7.62 x 51. The right choice depends on the protection objective for your specific project — refer to the product documentation or contact us directly.
Does it look different from standard plywood once installed?
No. The plywood face is exactly like standard construction plywood. The Arctic Fox LifeGard™ protective layer is concealed inside the wall assembly. There is no visual indication from the finished interior that the panel is installed.
Can I install it myself?
Yes, the panel itself is handled with standard construction methods. No specialized tools or certifications are required for panel installation. The assembly process — seams, penetrations, transitions, and fastening — does require attention to the installation guide. Correct orientation of the panel within the wall assembly is essential.
How does it fasten to the wall framing?
The plywood face accepts standard fasteners and compatible adhesives. Fastening into the plywood side is the builder-facing surface — the same approach used with standard structural panels in a wall assembly.
Can the panels be cut to size?
Yes, the panels can be cut without specialized tools. Cutting, trimming, and field modifications are addressed in the product installation guide. You receive the full documentation.
Has this product been tested?
Yes. Arctic Fox LifeGard™ protection layers have been independently tested to UL 752 ballistic test methods for Levels 3 and 8 by Element U.S. Space & Defense in Belcamp, Maryland. Configuration-specific performance data is available in the approved product documentation.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
No. There is no minimum order quantity, but because of shipping costs, ordering in volume is typically more economical once your project is ready.
I have a specific project. Can I talk to someone?
Yes. Email us at [email protected] or use the REQUEST PROJECT PRICING form to schedule a call. Someone from the product team will follow up directly.
Still have a question?
The best way to get a real answer is to join the list and ask us directly.
Buy Ballistic Plywood™
Choose your configuration and order online, or contact us for larger projects and coordinated freight.
Planning a larger project?
Need larger quantities, coordinated freight, or help planning your project?
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LifeGard™ protection layer tested by Element U.S. Space & Defense — Belcamp using Modified UL 752 Procedures.
Ballistic Plywood™ is a product of Arctic Fox Technologies LLC
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Questions about the product, a specific
project, or installation requirements?
Or email us directly about a larger project.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PERFORMANCE CLAIMS
Ballistic Plywood performance is configuration-specific and dependent on correct installation in accordance with current Arctic Fox Technologies product documentation. No performance claim applies to improperly installed assemblies, unauthorized modifications, non-standard configurations, or applications outside the scope of current approved documentation. Testing conducted by Element U.S. Space & Defense — Belcamp using Modified UL 752 Procedures. Refer to current product documentation for applicable configurations and test results.
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