Kevlar Body Armor Level IIIA NIJ Certified – Proper Care and Maintenance Guidelines

The following are the proper care and maintenance guidelines on your Kevlar Body Armor Level IIIA NIJ Certified. Be sure to follow these basic guidelines in order to use your  body armor throughout its service life while maintaining the same level of ballistic performance as if its new.

Observe Proper Fitting – Proper Fit is critical in your Kevlar Body Armor Level IIIA NIJ Certified. When your body armor is properly fitted on the wearer, there will be no rubbing and movements of the armor parts that will cause the development of creases and wrinkles.

Washing – Washing your Kevlar Body Armor Level IIIA NIJ Certified is allowed as long as you follow the washing instructions recommended by your manufacturer. Never wash the ballistic panels of your body armor, only the armor carrier. It would be best to use cold water because cold water can extend the life of the armor carrier.

Cleaning – Regularly clean the ballistic panels of your Kevlar Body Armor Level IIIA NIJ Certified by using damp cloth or sponge, mild detergent and water. Clean the ballistic panels by gently wiping them and then rinsing them after using the sponge or damp cloth. Be sure that to rinse them well to avoid soap residues that can affect the ballistic performance of the Kevlar Body Armor Level IIIA NIJ Certified. Never immerse the ballistic panels because this can cause degradation on the Kevlar Body Armor Level IIIA NIJ Certified.

Drying – Never dry your Kevlar Body Armor Level IIIA NIJ Certified under direct sunlight. Just dry them on a shade where it is airy and there is good ventilation. UV light will cause degradation on the panels that decreases the ballistic performance of the Kevlar Body Armor Level IIIA NIJ Certified.

Storing – Store the Kevlar Body Armor Level IIIA NIJ Certified is a well ventilated storage area. Never hang it. Store it by laying it flat in order to avoid creases and wrinkles.