Ballistic Vests, How It Works

	Ballistic Vests


How Soft Ballistic Vests Work A ballistic panel is constructed of several layers of high-strength “webbing.” The strength comes from the use of innovative fibers that are either tightly woven together or affixed on top of each other at 90-degree angles to form a “web” design. This doesn’t necessarily prevent all injuries though. The design that allows the panel to stop the bullet also makes the panel flexible. As a result, when the bullet strikes it bends the panel inward towards the body and may cause injuries known as blunt trauma or backface defamation. For more information on these blunt trauma injuries and further protection against them, see the section, More Safety Considerations.

So, what are these high-tech fabrics? Today, you can find a number of fabrics used in ballistic panels. Many of the panels make use of several fabrics together. All of the materials have relatively high strength-to-weight ratios so that it can stop bullets and still keep the weight of the ballistic vest to a minimum so it is comfortable enough to wear. Some of the high-tech materials you’ll encounter in shopping for ballistic vests are newer generations of Kevlar^® by DuPont, Spectra^®and GoldFlex^® both by Allied Signal and Twaron^® by Twaron Products. For details on these materials, see the manufacturers’ websites.
Keep in mind though it’s not necessary to remember and understand the particular design and material used in each ballistic panel when shopping for your ballistic vest. The important thing to shop for is the performance and comfort of the ballistic vest. Read on to learn more about these life-saving factors. Learn even more about Ballistic Vests. Continue on or click any of the links below to go directly to that topic.
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