Different Types of Protection that the Kevlar Body Armor Level IIIA Certified Can Provide

The Kevlar Body Armor is rated based on six protection levels. They are Level I, IIA, II, III, IIIA and IV. The Kevlar Body Armor Level IIIA NIJ Certified is one of the highly recommended type of body armor because of the optimum balance between protection, comfort and conceal ability that it provides. In addition, it can also give the following different types of protection to the wearer.

Protection from Bullet Shots – The Kevlar Body Armor Level IIIA NIJ Certified is a strong and durable body armor that can withstand bullet shots coming from handguns and low velocity firearms. It can resist bullets by stopping it from reaching the skin and deforming it into a shape of a mushroom. The Kevlar fiber contained in the ballistic panels of the Kevlar Body Armor Level IIIA NIJ Certified is a superior fabric which has great tensile strength and malleability.

Protection from blunt trauma – The Kevlar Body Armor Level IIIA NIJ Certified can also protect the wearer from blunt trauma effects. Blunt trauma is a non penetrating trauma that is caused by the impact of the bullet. Possible injuries that can be suffered from blunt trauma are bone injuries and damages to internal organs.

Protection from thermal hazards – One of the characteristics of the Kevlar fiber that is contained in the ballistic panels of the Kevlar Body Armor NIJ Certified is excellent thermal property. This excellent thermal property of the Kevlar fiber can protect the wearer from various thermal hazards such as heat and fire because of its high resistance to fire.

Protection from stab and puncture attack – The Kevlar Body Armor Level IIIA NIJ Certified can also protect the wearer from stab and puncture attacks caused by sharp and pointed weapons.  The high resistance to cuts of the Kevlar fiber will not allow pointed objects and sharp weapons to penetrate the skin and cause injuries to the wearer.