Proper Care and Maintenance of Your Kevlar Bulletproof Vest will not only extend the life of your vest but will also maintain the same level of ballistic performance throughout its service life. To make your Kevlar Bulletproof vest long lasting and still strong and durable, here are some ways on how to care for your Kevlar Bulletproof vest.
Wear your Kevlar Bulletproof vest properly fitted on your body. Wear it just tight enough so there are no excessive movements on the armor panels. Movements on the armor panels will make you uncovered on some body parts thus makes you vulnerable to attacks and bullet shots. Over strapping also causes creases and wrinkles on your Kevlar Bulletproof Vest. Trauma pads or plates should be placed on the specific pockets intended for them which usually goes on the outside of the actual ballistic panels. The Trauma pads are worn for extra blunt trauma protection and not for ballistic protection. For greater comfort, wear them only when needed. Know your vest. Know the armor parts, their uses and how they are to be handled and cared for. Always check and inspect your Kevlar Bulletproof Vest for flaws, damages and wear and tear. Regular inspection will allow you to give immediate attention to small damages for preventive care or for replacement. Ceramic plates should be handled with care because they are fragile and easily destroyed. Read the washing instructions of your Kevlar Bulletproof vest. As much as possible, wash your Kevlar Bulletproof vest regularly but remove the ballistic panels. Cold Water is recommended for washing because this will extend the life of the carrier garment and the elastic straps. Never use bleach when washing your vest. Also, never have it dry cleaned because this will affect the ballistic performance of the Kevlar Bulletproof vest. |