Tetramer Technologies, based in South Carolina, has secured a $12.5 million contract to integrate its advanced metal-organic framework (MOF) bead technology into protective fabrics for next-generation combat suits.
The effort, funded through the Pentagon-supported Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Consortium, is aimed at enhancing the safety of soldiers operating in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) environments.
Under the five-year program, Tetramer will conduct research, development, and field evaluations of MOF-embedded gear. The company’s signature MOF beads are designed to capture and neutralize toxic industrial chemicals and chemical warfare agents upon contact, providing an added layer of defense.
The technology promises to reduce exposure risks while keeping tactical clothing lightweight and battlefield-ready. To ensure military-grade standards, Tetramer will collaborate with Kappler, an Alabama-based leader in protective gear manufacturing.
Additional testing will be carried out with support from Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA), validating performance under realistic threat conditions.
