Here are the important facts that a wearer of Kevlar Bulletproof Vest must know. These facts will help the wearer understand the use, purpose, care and handle of the Kevlar Bulletproof Vest.
The Kevlar Bulletproof Vest has Kevlar fiber as the main material used for the ballistic panels. Kevlar fiber is the first ballistic resistant material used to make soft body armor that is lightweight and comfortable. The Kevlar Bulletproof Vest has multi threat protection. It provides protection from bullet and rifle shots, fragments from explosion, stab and puncture attacks, blunt trauma, thermal hazards, and also chemical and biological hazards. Kevlar Bulletproof Vest is made up of two main parts: the armor carrier and the Kevlar panels. A third part which is equally important is the trauma pads. The armor carrier secures the Kevlar panels. It holds the Kevlar panels in place so it can be wearable and useful to the wearer. The Kevlar panels is the ballistic resistance material that is enclosed in a non removable cover. Kevlar panels may or may not be removable on the armor carrier. The third part which is the trauma pads may be added depending on the protection need of the wearer. Trauma pads is an extra blunt trauma protection and not an additional ballistic protection. It is added when there is high risk wherein there is a need for increased protection. There are factors that can degrade the Kevlar fiber of the Kevlar Bulletproof Vest. These factors are moisture, water, ultra violet light, soap residues and wear and tear. Avoid long exposure to these factors because they will weaken the Kevlar fibers and may decrease the ballistic performance of the Kevlar Bulletproof Vest. Proper wearing, use, handling, and care of the Kevlar Bulletproof vest is extremely important to make the vest long lasting and to maintain its ballistic performance. It is important that you follow the instructions recommended by your manufacturer because misuse and abnormal use of the Kevlar Bulletproof Vest will nullify the warranty. |