UHMWPE Ballistic Soft Armour Panels, NIJ IIIA (Pair)
These UHMWPE soft armour panels are sold as a pair and carry a manufacturer-stated NIJ IIIA ballistic rating. The flexible polyethylene construction is designed to be lightweight and easy to wear inside a compatible carrier for everyday plate carrier or covert vest use. They are intended as soft armour inserts and do not provide rifle or hard armour protection on their own.
Key features
- Sold as a matched pair of front and back soft armour panels
- Manufacturer-stated NIJ IIIA ballistic rating
- UHMWPE (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) build for low weight
- Flexible panels that conform to the body for comfort and concealment
- Designed to fit common soft armour carriers and covert vests
- Sealed construction to help protect the ballistic core
Specification
- Protection: manufacturer-stated NIJ IIIA (handgun threat level). Not rated against rifle rounds.
- Material: UHMWPE ballistic laminate
- Coverage: front and back panel pair for torso protection
- Type: soft armour insert for use inside a compatible carrier
Testing (manufacturer-provided)
- Standard: manufacturer-stated NIJ IIIA (0101.06)
- Material: UHMWPE, 32 layers, ultrasonic thermo-sealed waterproof cover
- Test laboratory: Physical and Chemical Inspection Center in Non-Metals Material of Ordnance Industries
- Threat recorded: 6 shots of .44 Magnum SJHP, no penetration, back-face deformation under 44 mm in the manufacturer's test
This test data is supplied by the manufacturer and has not been independently verified by R Supply Store. No protective equipment eliminates risk.
Important information
The NIJ IIIA rating is manufacturer-stated and has not been independently verified by R Supply Store. This product is designed to help reduce the risk of injury from certain handgun threats and does not make the wearer invulnerable. It does not protect against rifle rounds, edged or spike threats, or impacts outside the panel coverage area. Civilian ownership of body armour is legal in England, Wales and Scotland, however legality varies by country. The buyer is responsible for verifying local ownership and import legality before ordering. R Supply Store does not provide legal advice. We offer free worldwide tracked dispatch with order updates by email. This item is in high demand, so order now to avoid delays.