The ever-expanding horizon of composite materials has led to revolutionary developments in science and engineering fields.

These materials have penetrated almost every industrial sector and are prominently used in defence applications too.

Composite body armours proved to be a boon for frontline warriors as they provided more comfort combined with better mobility while offering similar degree of ballistic protection as the conventional ceramic based vests.

These composites are made using epoxy or polyester based resins which are thermosetting polymers, unable to be remolded, reshaped or recycled ultimately leading to a problem with their end-oflife disposal.

However, thermoplastic resin based fiber reinforced composites can offer a solution to the problem of waste disposal thereby being environmentally friendly while providing improved protection.