After many years of trials and errors, developers discovered materials that could be used to make bullet proof vests. One of these market leading materials is Dyneema a material which could cushion, trap, and stop a bullet from penetrating through to the body.

When someone purchases a bullet proof vest, they often think that the vest is truly bullet proof. A bullet proof vest is actually bullet resistant. This means that it will stop certain types and size bullets travelling up to a certain speed from penetrating the vest, and entering the individual. Even if a vest is strong enough to stop the bullet penetrating, the wearer may still suffer injury.

If the vest stops a bullet, it may still force the vest fabric into the body of the individual. This can cause bruising, or more severe internal injury. Fortunately, our Dyneema vests disperse this impact across the panel, minimizing this effect to safe levels. Equally, a strong enough impact may even knock a wearer down. This may also lead to injury.

The material used to make bullet proof vests is specially made to resist ballistic attacks at different levels. The Dyneema in our bullet proof vests is crafted into very fine fibers, and these fibers are placed and bonded coaxial together to form a web. Many layers of these Dyneema webs are placed together to form a dense and relatively lightweight panel. This panel is then capable of stopping bullets from even large handguns.

The fibers are very strong in this form, and are able to absorb and disperse impacts and force. This means that if someone is shot while they are wearing a bullet proof vest, the panel will absorb the impact of the bullet and disperse the impact across the panel. If the energy was not dispersed in this way, the bullet could force the vest into the body, and this could cause damage to internal organs.

When you are wearing a bullet proof vest, you need to ensure that it fits you properly. Vests are not made one-size-fits all. They are made to fit exact body types and heights. A bullet proof vest should not rest below the bellybutton. Many people make the mistake of assuming that the vest should go down to their waist. However, having a vest hang this low can restrict the mobility that the wearer has, and may make simple actions, such as being sat down, uncomfortable.

Our bullet proof vests give many of the internal organs protection, including the body’s vital organs. Although the vest should not extend down to protect the kidneys or the intestines, an injury here should not prove fatal. Therefore, protection is sacrificed here to allow greater wearability.

If you feel that you need body armor in order to keep yourself safe, you need to be sure that you are choosing body armor that fits your unique needs! Some body armors are made to be stab (edged blade and/or spike) resistant and other body armor that is made to be bullet proof.

If a vest features stab protection, it is not necessarily bullet proof. Equally, a bullet proof vest may offer no protection to bladed weapons. Also, a vest which is bullet and edged blade resistant may offer no protection to spike threats (i.e. screwdrivers, knitting needles, syringes etc.)

Given these facts, you must carefully consider the threats in your environment, and decide which protection levels are most suitable for your needs. Only then can you know which level of ballistic and/or stab and/or spike protection you should select.

If you live in a dangerous neighborhood, and are afraid of being robbed or assaulted, you may want to consider which weapons you might encounter.

If your area is prone to gun crime, you may wish to purchase ballistic protection. However, if guns are an unlikely threat, knife or spike protection may be more suitable. For example, if you work within a prison, it is unlikely that an inmate will shoot you- however, a prisoner may be able to create and use against you an improvised shank or knife.

If you feel that you may be facing a knife attack, you should consider a stab proof vest. Our stab proof vests offer a different type of protection compared to our bullet proof vests. Stab resistant material is used to protect the body’s vital organs from injury from bladed attacks- some vests also protect against spike threats. When someone stabs an individual, they tend to stab in the abdominal area of the body. Therefore, a stab resistant vest stops a knife from passing through it, thus saving the wearer from injury.

If you feel that you may face a dangerous situation involving a gun, you may want to purchase a covert bullet proof vest. The vest will protect you from small ammunition fire, and can remain undetected. If you fear that both knives and guns are threats, many of our vests offer protection to both ballistic and stab threats.

Regardless of the type of vest you choose to buy, you need to be sure that you get the right size, and consider the color of the vest very carefully. If you work in a job that requires you to wear a uniform to work each day, you should buy a vest that matches the colors of the uniform. This can allow for the vest to remain undetected, whilst still offering the protection that you need to stay safe.

If you are a woman, you need to order one of the female ballistic vests that are specifically made with a woman’s unique body shape in mind.

Bullet proof, stab proof and spike proof vests are lightweight and easy to wear. The vests will allow you to carry on with your normal activities without having to worry about feeling bogged down or uncomfortable. They also feature adjustable straps, and are made with breathable materials that allow the body to stay cool inside the vest.

It is important to wear the vest every time you face a dangerous situation, so that you can be sure you are as safe as possible at all times.