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Soft Armor Is More Than Just A Backpack Or Hoodie

Soft Armor Is More Than Just A Backpack Or Hoodie

A recent news story lauded the use of soft body armor, such as bulletproof hoodies and backpacks, for schoolchildren. Although some articles were skeptical or critical, the vast majority were complimentary. But is soft armor really the answer to school safety...
Types of Soft Armor For Backpacks and Range Belts

Types of Soft Armor For Backpacks and Range Belts

The most common form of soft armor is a Kevlar vest, which is very lightweight and highly effective at reducing trauma. The material is comprised of ballistic panels made of woven or nonwoven fibers, which disperse and slow the bullets. Unlike hard body armor, which...
TacTec Backpack Armor Vests

TacTec Backpack Armor Vests

The TACTOP PLATE CARRIER is a unique and highly effective way to carry a plate set. It is an arm band with four shoulder straps that is fully lined with a durable plastic sleeve that can withstand high temperatures and pressures. This armor also includes soft armor...
What To Look For In A Tactical Plate Carrier

What To Look For In A Tactical Plate Carrier

If you are shopping for a vest, you probably want to buy a tactop plate carrier, soft armor vests, protection wear, protective gears, vests, and other vests such as vests made by Polymax, Spectra, PowerDura, Armor Holdings, Matrix Gear, Hakkotsu and others. When...
What is Hard Armor?

What is Hard Armor?

In times past, armor had nothing more than a practical function, to add protection to the body. Metal plates were the standard, being the only thing that could defend the body effectively from bullets and other objects. This was especially important during war time,...
Types of Body Armor

Types of Body Armor

In the line of body armor technology, hard armor is one of the most effective and often used. Hard armor is defined as an armored outer layer, usually consisting of heavy caliber steel, bullet resistant plate or polymer that is used in the front, back and side of many...