Updated NIJ Body Armor Standards Released
In a significant leap forward for law enforcement safety, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has released the eagerly awaited NIJ 0101.07 and NIJ 0123.00 standards—the first update since 2008. These body armor standards serve as a crucial response to evolving threats faced by law enforcement personnel. The updates bring a paradigm shift ...
39 Things People Didn’t Know About Bulletproof Vests
2024年5月14日 · The term “bulletproof vests” is actually a misnomer. The vests are bullet resistant, not bulletproof. The reality is that bullet resistant vests don’t protect the wearer from every threat. Nothing is bulletproof, not even a manhole cover. In an extremely minute percentage of cases, a bullet can get through a vest that’s been rated to ...
Body Armor Materials | Materials Used For Body Armor
Kevlar® has been invented by Stephanie Kwolek in 1964 and, by 1971, modern variants of Kevlar® were being introduced. Kevlar 29, introduced in the early 1970s, was the first generation of body armor materials developed by DuPont and helped to make the production of a flexible, concealable bulletproof vest practical for the first time.
Beneath the Surface: Exploring Hard Armor Plate Materials
2023年7月24日 · Three ceramic materials are commonly employed in hard armor plates: alumina, silicon carbide and boron carbide. The table below presents the average properties of commercial grades for each material, including AD85 and RBB4C as common variants: Property. Alumina 85% (AD85) Sintered Alumina 99.5%. Sintered/Hot-Pressed Silicon Carbide.
Delta Three Oscar: Protective Gear
Head Protection. Delta Three Oscar offers state-of-the-art head protection products, including the Halo™ 7/9 and Halo™ 3 Ballistic Helmet Liner, both designed for lightweight, high-performance protection. Their advanced helmet pad systems, such as Stratus™, Nimbus™, and Stealth™, provide unparalleled comfort and impact resistance.
Lightweight, Ultra Thin Concealable Body Armor | The EnGarde® …
Concealable Comfort – Exceptional Performance. The EnGarde® DeLuxe™ concealable carrier system is one of our most popular products. The updated design of this soft armor panel carrier uses a moisture wicking fabric to diffuse pockets of body heat. This breathable carrier solution provides superior comfort even during extended wear in hot ...
Body Armor News | All About Bullet Proof Vests and Body Armor
Welcome to Body Armor News, your source for the most current updates on personal ballistic protection and bulletproof vests. Our mission is to keep you informed about the latest industry news and scientific advancements in protective armor. Since our establishment in 2005, the industry has made significant strides in developing lighter, more ...
HONEYWELL Unveils SPECTRA SHIELD® 6166 For Increased …
2020年1月21日 · Pound for pound, Spectra is 15 times stronger than steel, yet light enough to float. It has up to 60% greater strength than alternate aramid fiber, and is made from UHMWPE using a patented gel-spinning process. Honeywell maintains an active Spectra fiber and ballistic materials research program focused on continuous improvement and development ...
Introducing Integris Composites : A Name Change and a New …
TenCate Advanced Armour, a renowned provider of composite armor solutions for 25 years, has rebranded itself as Integris Composites. With this transformation, Integris is poised to continue developing, testing, and manufacturing ballistic armor while venturing into new markets where composite solutions offer distinct advantages.
A Plea To (And From) The Body Armor Industry
A Plea To (And From) The Body Armor Industry. By Kriti Swarup. Held in the Nürnberg Exhibition Centre, a trade fair for members of security agencies and the armed forces stretched out to almost six soccer pitches. Body armor, ballistic materials, and drones galore. From 26 to 28 February, BodyArmorNews.com recaps Enforce Tac 2024!