SIZE GUIDE

Before you purchase your vest, we recommend checking your measurements to ensure your vest is the perfect fit for you. You should measure your chest, your waist and the length from the top of your sternum to your navel.

Measurement	S	M	L	XL	XXL	3XL	4XL
Chest (inches)	34-36	38-40	42-44	46-48	50-52	54-56	58-60
Waist (inches)	28-30	32-34	36-38	40-42	44-46	48-50	52-54

Measurement	Short	Regular	Long
Length (inches)*	12-13	13.5-14	14.5-17

*Approximate length in inches but may vary based on each individual body type and measurements.

Please note: Your vest may be larger on arrival. In order to ensure you are fully protected and have complete coverage, your vest will overlap at the cummerbund.

PROTECTION LEVEL & CERTIFICATIONS

BALLISTIC PROTECTION LEVEL IIIA

Designed to protect against high-velocity handguns up to and including .44 magnum cartridges

KNIFE PROTECTION LEVEL 1

Designed to protect against blades with an impact energy of 24 joules and penetration up to 7mm

TESTED TO NIJ STANDARDS

Tested to the National Institute of Justice's standards to give you the best protection possible

Our Solution Will Stop Threats From

.44 MAG SJHP

.357 SIG FMJ FN

.357 MAG JSP

9 MM FMJ FN

.40 S&W FMJ

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Our Cordura range is made with extremely hard wearing and durable material, making it the perfect vest to wear in harsh environments. The strong outer fabric easily resists damage from scratches and scrapes.

Further to this, soft plates inside the vest will resist ballistic, stab and spike threats keeping you safe from a series of threats. The laminated aramid fibers have been tightly woven to prevent anything penetrating the vest. Giving you piece of mind when wearing this vest.

Made with SafeGuard certified reclaimed soft armor panels
Elastic front adjustment system with secure closure
Soft polycotton outer material
Lightweight front and back protection
Internal soft aramid plates
Ventilated CoolMAX mesh lining
Sizing from small to 2XL

TESTING & CERTIFICATIONS

Name: Cordura Carrier Ballistic Level IIIA + Stab Level 1 Overt Vest - Black
Brand: SafeGuard Clothing
SKU: CORD-OVT-3A10-BLK-S-S
Price: 480.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Our vests go through rigorous testing to ensure they meet the standards created by the National Institute of Justice and the Centre for Applied Sciences and Technology.

LIGHTWEIGHT ARMOR PANELS

Light as a feather protection

We strive to provide you with outstanding levels of protection at the lowest weight possible. Our panels are manufactured using cutting-edge technology that combines unmatched strength with feather-light textiles to provide you with the protection you can comfortably wear all day.

UNRIVALLED OVERT PROTECTION

Over clothing defence

If you're happy for onlookers to see your readily protected against any threats that may come your way, our range of overt protection is designed especially for you. Designed to be worn over your clothes or uniform, you'll benefit from a full range of movement and obvious protection in our Overt range.

BALLISTIC-RATED ARAMID FIBERS

Tenacious protective synthetic fiber

Our hard-wearing soft armor panels are made from military-grade aramid fibers to protect you in threatening environments. These strong fibers offer a higher level of protection than ever before thanks to their tight weave, which not only absorbs the kinetic energy of projectiles but also stops them from being to pass through the fibers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT SIZE VEST DO I NEED?

Before you purchase your vest, we recommend checking your measurements to ensure your vest is the perfect fit for you. You should measure your chest, your waist and the length from just below your sternum to your navel.

Measurement	S	M	L	XL	XXL	3XL	4XL
Chest (inches)	34 - 36"	38 - 40"	42 - 44"	46 - 48"	50 - 52"	54 - 56"	58 - 60"
Waist (inches)	28 - 30"	32 - 34"	36 - 38"	40 - 42"	44 - 46"	48 - 50"	52 - 54"

Measurement	Short	Regular	Long
Length (inches)*	12 - 13"	13.5 - 14"	14.5 - 17"

*Approximate length in inches but may vary based on individual body type and measurements

HOW DO I KEEP A VEST CLEAN?

How to clean the outer vest

Remove all protective inserts and any attached accessories from the outer carrier
Make sure any fasteners such as zips or velcro adjustments are closed
See the wash instructions on the carrier care label, you will see a selection of the below icons. We recommend that you hand wash the carrier with a soft cloth or brush
To dry, hang or tumble dry on low heat (do not tumble dry the protective inserts)

How to wash the soft protective panels

Remove the panels from the carrier
Gently wash the panels with a damp sponge. Use a mixture of cool water and mild detergent
Wipe off any excess soap with a damp sponge
Dry the panels with a cloth
Only reinsert the panels into the carrier once they are fully dry

WHAT ARE SAFEGUARD CERTIFIED RECLAIMED SOFT ARMOR PANELS?

Our solution offers a cost-effective, accessible alternative to buying body armor by utilizing partially reclaimed soft armor panels to deliver exceptional protection at affordable prices.

The reclaimed aramid materials are inspected and graded by our expert in-house armor technicians to ensure they meet our strict quality criteria. Once they have passed the inspection our soft armor panels are then paired with a new carrier to produce a high-quality ‘as new’ finished vest.

All of our vests come with a 1-year warranty and are tested to NIJ standards giving you confidence in the quality and protection of our products.

HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT PROTECTION LEVEL?

Choosing the correct protection level depends on the work you are doing. There are several different levels of protection and each level refers to the ballistic threat, edged blade threat, and/or the spike threat that they can protect you against. It is vitally important that you purchase the correct threat level for your needs to get the maximum levels of protection. Read more about the various levels of protection, here.

IS IT LEGAL TO OWN BODY ARMOR?

Many countries have restrictions around body and where it can be bought and sold however in most countries it is legal to own body armor. In the United States there are different restrictions in different states, therefore it is important to familiarize yourself with the restrictions in your state. You can read an overview of the different breakdowns on our blog.

DOES THIS PRODUCT HAVE A WARRANTY?

As part of our commitment to protecting you, we provide high-quality products. In order to guarantee the safety of our products and keep our manufacturing standards exceptionally high, we test everything from vests to helmets and plates. We offer a 1-year warranty on all our body armor inserts, making SafeGuard Clothing's products the only protection you will need. We also offer a 1-year warranty on our outer vest carriers, which protects against any manufacturer's defects. To read more about our available warranties,Click here.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR THIS PRODUCT TO BE DELIVERED?

As each product is made to order, sometimes they can take a little longer to prepare. Please allow 2-3 working days for your order to be prepared, dispatched, and delivered. During promotional periods, your order may take longer to arrive. For large or multiple-item orders, please allow up to 7 working days. Orders will be dispatched Monday - Friday only, excluding bank holidays. To read more about our shipping policy,Click here

Products Reviews

It's as fitting as Kevlar stuffed in a potato bag

The material is so rough it makes potato bags feel like silk, the bulky design makes it ideal for convicts to wear into court. Just my honest feedback on the material and design.

Just what I wanted

I bought this vest because I wanted a vest with high levels of protection. It's been great, I couldn't believe how lightweight and comfortable it felt. I recommended Safeguard to a couple of friends and they are so happy with their purchases as well!

Great for work

Got this vest for work as a doorman at a nightclub and its been great. I come in to a fair bit of combat and the vest gives me the best protection possible when situations get dangerous. Very comfortable and very nice material.

Vest is perfect

I got this a few weeks ago and its been perfect. The look and feel is just what I wanted and the weight is perfect as well. I thought that because I had problems with previous vests because they felt heavy I'd never find a vest that would be perfect for me but this ticked all the boxes. I am so happy with my vest.

Love the customization

I got this vest and the way in which is can be adjusted round the shoulders and waist is great. I have set the straps so its perfect for me and I'm so happy with it. Very durable material as well.