The Functions that Bulletproof Vests Should Have

The performance of materials for bulletproof vests is mainly reflected in the following three aspects: 1. Prevent pistol and rifle bullets. At present, many soft bulletproof vests can prevent pistol bullets, but to prevent rifle bullets or higher energy bullets, ceramic or steel reinforcement plates need to be used. 2. Prevent shrapnel. The high-speed shrapnel generated by various explosives shrap

The Functions that Bulletproof Vests Should Have

As a type of protective equipment, the core performance that bulletproof vests should first possess is bulletproof performance. As a functional garment, it should also have certain wearability.

The performance of materials for bulletproof vests is mainly reflected in the following three aspects:

1. Prevent pistol and rifle bullets. At present, many soft bulletproof vests can prevent pistol bullets, but to prevent rifle bullets or higher energy bullets, ceramic or steel reinforcement plates need to be used.

2. Prevent shrapnel. The high-speed shrapnel generated by various explosives such as bombs, landmines, shells, and grenades is one of the main threats on the battlefield. According to the investigation, the order of threats faced by soldiers on a battlefield is: shrapnel, bullets, explosive shock waves, and heat. So, it is important to emphasize the function of defending shrapnel.

3. Prevent non-penetrating damage. Bullets produce a significant impact force upon hitting a target, and the damage caused by the force on the human body is fatal. The injury does not show a penetrating effect but internal, and in severe cases, it can be life-threatening. So preventing non-penetrating damage is also an important aspect of the bulletproof performance of bulletproof vests.

The performance requirements for wearing bulletproof vests refer to, on the one hand, that bulletproof vests should be as lightweight as possible without affecting their bulletproof ability, so that people can flexibly complete various movements. On the other hand, that ability of clothing to regulate the microclimate environment of the "vest-body" system. For bulletproof vests, it is hoped that after wearing them, the human body can still maintain the basic heat and moisture exchange of the "vest-body", and try to avoid the accumulation of moisture on the inner surface of the bulletproof vests, which may cause discomfort such as stuffiness and dampness to the human body, reducing physical energy consumption. In addition, due to its special usage environment, bulletproof vest also need to consider its compatibility with other weapons and equipment.