Selecting the right ballistic fabric is crucial when it comes to the deployment of body armor, as different materials have different properties that make them suitable for different locations and scenarios.
Exposure to high humidity levels can have a negative effect on the performance of soft body armor. Aramid fibers, which are commonly used in soft armor, can absorb moisture when exposed to high humidity levels, which can lead to a decrease in ballistic performance. This is because moisture can cause the fibers to swell, which can reduce their ability to absorb and disperse the energy of a bullet impact. Thus the importance of always checking the seal on the ballistic panel cover and its integrity to ensure there are no tears or damages where humidity could be absorbed by the ballistic material.
Similarly, exposure to high temperatures can have a negative effect on the performance of ballistic fabrics. A study found that the ballistic performance of a fabric decreased at both high and low temperatures when compared to room temperature. At temperatures of -50°C and 100°C, the ballistic limit velocity decreased to about 62.6% and 84.2% of its value at 20°C, respectively. Another study found that UHMWPE laminates hardened evidently at -20°C and softened evidently at 95°C, and the temperature treatments at -20°C and 95°C generally led to the highest and lowest protection performance, respectively. The importance of proper storage of body armor is key.
Multiproductos Internacionales, S.A. is one of the first manufacturers of bulletproof vests and garments in Central America to certify ballistic resistant vest models before the NIJ or National Institute of Justice of the United States.
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