The History of Kevlar Vests

January 6, 2023 tacticalrappelling 0 Comments

Kevlar vests are widely used by law enforcement, military personnel, and security professionals to protect their bodies from bullets, knives, and other forms of an open fire. But where did this ultra-protective material come from? Let’s take a look at the history of Kevlar vests. The Early Years of Kevlar Kevlar was developed in 1965 …

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THE IMPACT OF HEAVY BODY ARMOR ON SOLDIERS

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February 10, 2021 tacticalrappelling 0 Comments

The body armor was designed to serve as a protective piece of clothing that would ensure soldiers are protected from any form of physical attack. Some examples of body armor that have been used by the army are Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV), plate carrier, Modular Scalable Vest II, etc. The reason for the replacements …

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Kevlar Helmets Material: Are they as good as they look?

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October 13, 2020 tacticalrappelling 0 Comments

Of all the different kinds of materials used for creating ballistic rated helmets, Kevlar remains the most popular as well as the most used by manufacturers all over. For a long time now, Kevlar has been used by the US Army amongst others. Kevlar is an aramid fabric with a phenolic resin system that possesses …

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