For your Kevlar Bulletproof Vest to give you maximum protection, comfort and mobility, it must have the following technical specifications. Hope this can guide you on selecting the Kevlar Bulletproof vest that will fit your need and meet your personal taste.
NIJ Testing and Compliance – Your Kevlar Bulletproof Vest must pass the NIJ Testing and Compliance. Check the labels of the vest in order to see if it has NIJ certification that proves that it has passed the minimum requirements of safety and protection set by the NIJ. NIJ certification attests the manufacturer’s claim on the durability and performance of the Kevlar Bulletproof vest and also evaluates the safety and reliability as well as the compliance to the minimum requirements of the National Institute of Justice. The Kevlar Bulletproof Vest must be able to pass the NIJ standard 0101.06. Weight – Your Kevlar Bulletproof vest must be lightweight. It must also pass the average weight standard which is four pounds. The Kevlar Bulletproof Vest must have a minimum 4 pounds weight in order to give good protection. Thickness – The thickness of your Kevlar Bulletproof vest shall be based on the level of protection you need. Thickness varies with each protection rating. As the protection rating increases, the thicker the Kevlar bulletproof vest becomes because of the additional layer added that gives more protection. This is the reason why it is important to assess the risks and threat level involved in order to select the Kevlar body armor that fits the protection need of the wearer. Protection Levels – Protection levels varies. The different protection levels are Level I, IIA, II, IIIA, III and IV. Level I provides the least protection. As the level increases, the protection provided by the Kevlar Bulletproof vest also increases. But bear in mind that the higher the protection level, the thicker and heavier the vest becomes. |