Ways In Gauging The Right Concealable Body Armor

By Margarita Joseph


Who does not want to be safe at all times? Politicians, celebrities and other high profile personalities will attract some unwanted attention at times. Unfortunately the kind of extra attention can get may be harmful or lethal at times. With this kind of probable scenario, it pays to help some kind of additional protection by way of concealable body armor.

Concealed armor can be either be light heavy depending on your needs. Nonetheless the prime importance in buying concealed protection is the ability to stop projectiles. Kevlar and Kevlar composites have been the mainstay of light armor and can be inserted between the body and clothing due to its versatility and light weight.

Therefore should you be out in the market looking for that extra protection for yourself or someone, then there are a few things to keep in mind before you open up your wallet and buy. Most will buy based on popularity or cheaper price, but this should not always be the case. Read on for a few other things to consider when making your armor purchase.

You must make sure that the item that you are buying has passed or has the necessary safety standards. This will usually be indicated on a label inside which will also include manufacturer name and brand, model number and most importantly the protection rating. Also check how old or how long the item has been on the shelf. If it has not been bought from the store or dealer for five years then perhaps it will be better to buy one which is of a more recent make.

When looking at the vest or armor you are buying make a thorough check on the carriers within. A carrier is a basically a pocket wherein ballistic panels and paddings are held in place. Give it a cursory tryout by trying it on and moving around to see if it is comfortable or not. You should feel flexible and not too bulky.

Also do examine the straps that are attached. These should be durable as well as flexible and be attached on properly. Carefully examine the stitching and ensure that it does not protrude and it has no frayed ends showing. This is because improper stitching can cause you itches and rashes if it comes into contact with your skin for long periods of time.

Another factor in your fitting will be what you gender will be, whether you are male or female. Although some armors have no gender distinction, other brands do. It is a matter of scoping out and checking out the available brands out there. Body build will also factor into overall comfort when you wear it.

Thus in your next concealable body armor purchase these discussed factors should be considered. Although there may be other things to consider, these things are in general very much prime considerations. In whatever decision you do therefore when it comes to safety products always take the necessary extra care in choosing that product for yourself.




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