The impact of body armour in the civilian and professional world
Body armour is not only for those in battle or behind police lines anymore. Its use is also now expanded into different civilian, security, and emergency response use cases. As global awareness of personal safety increases, so does the demand for high-performance protective gear. Today’s body armour is designed to counter a broad spectrum of threats while providing improved mobility and comfort over earlier systems. But advances in materials science have produced lighter, more breathable options that still offer a high level of protection against ballistic, stab and blunt-force trauma. Aramid fibers, ceramic plates, and modular designs have emerged as innovations, enabling wearers to tailor their protection requirements to specific operational contexts. Body armour is critical for minimizing injury in dangerous situations faced by personnel in high-risk industries such as private security, EMS and journalism. There is also a developing interest among civilians, particularly among ...