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If you are a security guard, law enforcement agent, soldier or just want to be protected better, you need to consider wearing a bullet proof vest. Whether the vest is American, Israeli or Chinese, it will offer the protection you need from bullet and ballistic threats. These self protection vests also have additional layers that will protect you up to a number of rifle rounds.
The Israeli vest is a durable, dependable and lightweight choice. Alternative materials are discouraged because they won't be able to offer the same level of high protection- to- weight ratio flexibility.
Advanced Bullet Proof Vests
1. A Lighter Discovery
Bullet proof panels used to be cumbersome and heavy. They often made use of steel plates to form the protective panels. Of course, this wasn't an ideal material for self protection. After much research, a discovery was made in the 1970s- that isthe bullet proof vest.
This material is stronger than steel. It also weighs less. Therefore, you can rely on the exceptional protection provided by this material to bullet and ballistic threats. Those working as law enforcement offices and security guards can wear this carrier over clothes. As the bullet proof vest is relatively thin, flexible and lightweight, you can wear it easily under your clothing and it will still remain unnoticed.
The bullet proof body armor is available in different protection levels. This means that when you wear it, you will be sure that they will receive the exact protection level you will need. For instance, security guards do not need the same level as people working for the military in war zones.
2. Maintaining Bullet Proof Vests
To get the most out of your bullet proof vest, you need to keep it away from direct sunlight and water. Most people will store their proofing vests in specially designed carriers. You could also change your vest or store it flat on a clothing shelf. This will ensure that the panels do not fold up or get crushed.
With exceptional care, you can be assured of receiving the protection you need. The material is designed to last for a very long time. This is why bullet proof vests are one of the most affordable ways in which to protect yourself from threats.
Benefits of Wearing Bullet Proof Body Armor
- Requires less anti- ballistic layers to achieve compared to Level II- A protection
- Less antiballistic layers will cut down on the costs of maintaining the vests
- Less antiballistic layers mean that the vests are light weight
- The needle- punched fabric provides more impact protection and greater compressibility than woven fabric
- The needle- punching loom allows greater alignment and orientation of the gold-flex ballistic fibre in Israeli vests. This improves the strength of the fabric whilst still maintaining its flexibility. These types of vests are also approved by the N.I.J.
- The American vest uses state of the art Carbon Nano Tube technology
- The fabric is flexible. This provides less resistance to any movement. Therefore, you will feel more comfortable wearing this vest
- The non- woven fabric reduces odour, wicks moisture and is breathable
- Different fibres can be used to produce the non- woven layer. Thus you can customize the fabric properties
