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| The need of good body armor is well known and understood. Body armor, ballistic resistant vests, and bulletproof vests are used to prevent gunshot wound trauma and preserve the life of the wearer. |
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While the usefulness of body armor is unquestioned, problems remain. Body armor is generally comprised of a body armor carrier garment, such as a vest, with pouches, and ballistic armor that is placed into the pouches. Ballistic armor may be flexible or rigid, and in a working vest both types of armor may be used. Because carrier vests are generally constructed of non-elastic fabrics there is little give in the garments. The vests fit poorly, and have a tendency to ride up the body of the wearer. In addition, bullet proof vest garments tend to be heavy, hot, and uncomfortable for the wearer. While such a vest may fit well when first placed on the body, it's non-elastic fabric lacks the ability to conform to the movements of the body. When the wearer sits, the bottom of the vest may curl up. If vest bottom curling becomes permanent, ballistic protection may be lessened. When the wearer engages in a physical activity such as running, or when a police officer wrestles with a suspect, the hook-and-loop fasteners may come loose, lessening protection when it is most needed. In addition, armor panels may come loose during vigorous physical activity, again lessening protection when it is most needed by the wearer. Therefore, a need remains for an improved body armor carrier vest which addresses the problems of current carrier vests. A better fitting, lighter, cooler carrier vest designed to securely maintain ballistic armor in position would be of great benefit to wearers, particularly law enforcement and military personnel.
In recent years body armor manufacturers have developed a wide range of different body armor carrier models. Below you can find a list of the most important carriers on the market.
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Evolution carrier
EZmesh carrier
Lo-Pro carrier
Dress Vest
OCS carrier
Hard Core carrier
Hard Core DM carrier |
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