This body armour collection brings together ballistic vests and hard protective plates. It includes concealed-wear vests, externally worn designs and models with additional coverage or quick-release systems. Body armor is the US spelling of the same equipment category. The individual product pages describe construction, adjustment and available configurations.
A ballistic vest of synthetic material with protective coating and mesh lining, using a four-point Velcro attachment system, front and back plate pouches and full-area MOLLE, offered in NIJ 0101.04 levels IIA, II and IIIA and up to III, III+ and IV with plates.
Ballistic protection levels (NIJ 0101.04)
IIA, II, IIIA (as well as III, III+ and IV with plates)
A hard ballistic plate giving protection up to Level III of NIJ standard 0101.04, offered with a plastic or fabric external layer and produced as either single curve or multi curve for a comfortable fit front and back.
The highest level of ballistic plate protection, meeting Level IV of NIJ STD 0101.04 and preventing penetration of rifle bullets, shaped to fit the body contour for insertion into protective vest pockets and made in five sizes.
A ballistic vest intended for military units offering a maximum area of protection, with front and back pouches for ballistic plates plus collar, shoulder and groin protectors.
Ballistic protection levels
NIJ 0101.04 IIA, II, IIIA (also III, III+ and IV with plates)
Stab resistance (optional)
NIJ STD 0115.00
Attachment system
three-point Velcro - two side flaps and a flap over the left shoulder
Hard ballistic plate offering protection between NIJ STD 0101.04 levels III and IV, particularly against 5.56 mm SS109 ammunition, with a plastic or fabric external layer.
Weight
≤ 2150 g
Protection level
Between Level III and Level IV as defined in NIJ STD 0101.04, particularly with respect to 5.56 mm SS 109 ammunition
A ballistic vest for special units offering maximum comfort and mobility, with an integrated hydration system on the back, webbing straps over the full outer area for any pouch configuration and pockets for ballistic plates.
Ballistic protection levels
NIJ 0101.04 IIA, II, IIIA (also III, III+ and IV with plates)
A ballistic vest styled as a formal button-vest with two small pockets, intended to be worn under a suit or jacket, with an outer fabric of wool and synthetic material and a two-point Velcro fastening.
A ballistic life-saving vest for crews of ships, boats and other vessels, with full protection area, four-point Velcro and slider adjustment, a two-piece ballistic collar, an additional foam-padded collar with reflective tape, plate pockets front, back and at the sides, a heavy-duty drag handle, crotch straps and pockets for a whistle and compass.
Modular ballistic vest made of rip-stop material with an inner 3D net for ventilation, manufactured to NIJ STD 0101.04 Level IIIA with optional neck, shoulder and groin covers, MOLLE webbing and provision for adding ballistic plates.
Ballistic vest favoured by special police units, offering various options for fixed and detachable pouches for ammunition and other equipment together with pockets for inserting ballistic plates.
Standard
NIJ STD 0101.04
Protection levels
IIA, II, IIIA (as well as III, III+ and IV with plates)
A full-body ballistic vest for military, police and other security forces covering chest, sides and back with optional shoulder, groin and neck protection, webbing straps over the whole outer area for any pouch configuration and a two-step release, rated NIJ 0101.04 IIIA and up to III, III+ or IV with plates.
A ballistic vest with a quick-release system, four-point Velcro adjustment on the shoulders and waist, MOLLE over the full outer area plus a separate MOLLE panel on the shoulder back for a communications device holster, a heavy-duty drag handle and front and back plate pouches.
Ballistic protection levels
NIJ 0101.04 IIA, II, IIIA (also III, III+ and IV with plates)
Release system
quick release
Adjustment system
four-point Velcro - two on the shoulders, two on the waist
Ballistic vest designed for external wearing with two pouches for ballistic plates and a three-point hook and loop attachment system fastened at the sides by flaps rather than elastic bands.
Standard
NIJ STD 0101.04
Protection levels
IIA, II, IIIA (as well as III, III+ and IV with plates)
Comfortable and durable ballistic vest with a four-point assembly system and front and rear pockets for ballistic plates, made to NIJ STD 0101.04 Level IIIA in a water-repellent outer shell for all field activities.
Weight
< 3600 g
Standard
NIJ STD 0101.04
Protection level
Level IIIA; possible addition of protective ballistic plates into front and back pockets
Concealed-wear ballistic vest allowing maximum freedom of movement, with a four-point hook and loop attachment system and elastic bands at the waist.
Standard
NIJ STD 0101.04
Protection levels
IIA, II, IIIA
Optional standard
NIJ STD 0115.00 (stab resistance)
Specifications →
Concealable and externally worn vests
VIP and MANAGER are concealed-wear designs, with MANAGER styled for wear under a suit or jacket. SENTRY is intended for external wear, while QUICK has a quick-release system. Compare the documented fastening, coverage and plate-pocket features of each model.
Hard ballistic plates
The plate range includes Level III single-curve or multi-curve models, Level IV plates and an S-type model. Check the exact standard edition, configuration, dimensions and protection statement on the individual page. A vest and a separate plate do not automatically form a tested combination.
Questions about this equipment
Which models are designed for concealed wear?
VIP and MANAGER are described as concealed-wear ballistic vests in the catalogue. Their fastening and outer construction differ; see the individual model pages.
Does every vest include hard plates?
Plate pockets indicate provision for plates. They do not by themselves establish that plates are included; the supplied configuration is defined for the selected model and contract.