diff --git a/data/json/items/armor/ballistic_armor.json b/data/json/items/armor/ballistic_armor.json
index a68a32a7a6e9b..36e85b9914a80 100644
--- a/data/json/items/armor/ballistic_armor.json
+++ b/data/json/items/armor/ballistic_armor.json
@@ -702,7 +702,7 @@
     "weight": "900 g",
     "volume": "4 L",
     "warmth": 0,
-    "material": [ "nylon" ],
+    "material": [ "nylon", "kevlar_layered" ],
     "use_action": [ { "type": "attach_molle", "size": 6 }, { "type": "detach_molle" } ],
     "pocket_data": [
       {