The article below shows that Xteks armour process is addressing a real need for light weight products.
"Lighter weight fabrics for uniforms, combined with composite body armor materials are key elements of how the Army hope to reach a notional, broad goal of enabling Soldier to fight with all necessary gear weighing a fraction of the current equipment at 48-pounds,"
http://www.scout.com/military/warrior/story/1682320-army-lab-what-will-future-soldiers-look-like