Some armor has default vest sizes. Using a sizing chart you can estimate the closest generic size, however ordering with a sizing form will always give you the most accurate sizing.
Female vests should always be ordered with a sizing for a proper fit. In some cases male vests could be used, but it is usually not recommended.
To estimate your size to the closest generic vest size:
Measure your chest and add 2, i.e. 40+2=42.
Measure your waist and add 6, i.e. 38+6=44.
Pick the larger of the two, in this case 44.
If you have more than 6 between these two numbers average them out and if necessary round up to the nearest even number, i.e. 48μ40=44.
Measure your front length while sitting.
(Clavicle to above the navel)
13 to 14 = R and 15 to 16 = L
If your vest rises up when sitting, the SSBS Neoprene straps can be trimmed to raise the vest.
NOTE: In this case, please call us so as not to damage the product and void your warranty.
Understand that these are estimations for a quick fit; for a proper fit it's always best to order with a sizing form. The professionals at Body Armor Outlet can walk you through the process if you have any questions.
How to tell if your concealable body armor fits correctly: Concealable body armor should cover your center mass vitals, and achieve anywhere from a 2 inch gap on each side (for the most mobility) to overlapping of the ballistic panels on the sides where the front and back panels meet (for the most protection).
The first thing to remember when trying on vests is that your front panel should always lay over your rear panel as threats typically come from in front of you, and this ensures that the overlap on the side of the vest is rear facing.
A correctly sized vest will cover you from 1-1.5 inches below the top of your breastbone, to 1-2 inches above your navel (belly button) in length. The width, as mentioned earlier, should achieve anywhere from a 2 inch gap to 1" of overlapping where the front and rear panels meet. Your personal preference may dictate minor variations in comfort, mobility, concealment, and protection.
A vest that is too small for the user will lack the needed coverage to ensure proper protection with large gaps of coverage as well as being too tight and constricting, whereas a vest that is too large will shift, bunch, and crumple while it's being worn, causing pinch points and poor protection. It is a crucial step when buying body armor to ensure that it fits properly so that it performs at its peak level.
If you have any questions at all about armor sizing, don't hesitate to call us. Our highly trained staff will assist you in getting the best fit possible.
For charts, choose from one of our available sizing charts below.
Tencate Advanced Armor USA has now changed its name to Integris Composites.
Unless listed as In Stock, all Integris plate products take roughly 6 weeks until they ship.
Integris Cratus 1200SA Series D2561 Multi Curve
Integris Composites introduces the Integris Cratus™ hard body armor portfolio in a new lineup, which holds a more diverse range of certifications, to match future military, law enforcement, and Federal Agency requirements.
The new Integris Cratus™ line provides end users with a portfolio of plates to meet or exceed current and future requirements in terms of protection level, weight, thickness, multi-hit capability, and buoyancy. To make this possible, the new Integris Cratus™ product line offers several innovative improvements to the design as well as the manufacturing process that will allow the plates to meet or exceed increasingly strict requirements.
Integris Composites is a major provider of personal protection solutions for police departments, federal agencies, and large multi-year government programs. With years of experience in body armor development and manufacturing, Integris Composites provides a diverse portfolio of stand-alone (SA) and in-conjunction (IC) plates with special capabilities to meet the needs of those in harm’s way.
Specifications:
Threat Level: Special Threat
Warranty: 5 Years
Curve: Multi
Thickness: 0.34”
Cut: Shooters Cut or Full Size
Offers protection from:
SPEER 44 MAG SJHP (NIJ IIIA)
SPEER 357 SIG FN (NIJ IIIA)
SPEER 357 SIG GDHP
WIN 357 SIG FRANGIBLE
WIN 9x19 SXT T-SERIES
7.62x25 TOKAREV SJRN
FNH 5.7x28 SS197SR
FNH 5.7x28 SS195LF
NIJ EDGED BLADE P1 LEVEL 2
NIJ EDGED BLADE S1 LEVEL 3
Personal protection
Integris Composites can provide a wide portfolio of personal protection equipment for military, law enforcement, and civilian applications globally.
Quality
Throughout the processes involved, each raw material, semi-finished product and finished product is identified and monitored, ensuring that its history is fully documented – and is therefore traceable. The Integris Composites Quality Assurance System extends through all aspects of contract compliance monitoring, including design, product development, purchase, manufacturing, inspection, maintenance, packing, shipping and storage. The Integris Composites quality management system is certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2008.
Global presence
Integris Composites is a global organization with manufacturing plants in the US, France, and Denmark and with sales offices distributed globally.
