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.
Unless in stock, most Mira Safety products have a 1 to 2 week lead time.
NBC-77 SOF 40mm CBRN Gas Mask Filter - 20 Year Shelf Life
The NBC-77 SOF 40mm gas mask filter canister, in combination with a full-face mask, mouthpiece assembly, or PAPR, reliably protects air passages against a wide range of harmful and highly toxic substances includingall known CBRN agents.
The filters are produced with standard round threads according to STANAG 4155 (EN 148- 1)- Rd 40x1/7". The filter components are made of hard plastic. This results in a very robust product that is extremely durable against shock and impact damage in operational use.
Features:
Compatible with standard 40mm NATO threaded respirators, which are widely available.
20-year shelf life - save money long-term by not having to replace your filters every 5 years
Used by military personnel, CBRN specialists, and special operations forces all over the world
Filter all known CBRN agents, including radioactive iodine, rated for A2B2E2K2HgSXP3 D R.
Certified by European agencies and has the “CE” symbol. Compliant under EN 14387:2004 + A1:2008
Technical Data
Breathing Resistance in PA
Breathing Resistance in PA
Diameter
110 mm
@ flow rate 30l/min. EN 1) NBC-77 SOF 260 <140
@ flow rate 95l/min. EN 1) NBC-77 SOF 980 <600
Height
85 mm
Weight
335 g ±5%
Storage time
20 years (factory sealed)
Type and Class Particle Filter Efficiency @ Flow Rate 95L/M
Particle Filter Efficiency @ Flow Rate 95L/M
A2 - organic gases and vapors
SX - CG, CK, PS
Sodium Chloride NaCl (S) Paraffin oil (L)
EN 99.95 99.95
NBC-77 SOF >99.999 >99.999
B2 - inorganic gases and vapors
P3 - particles
E2 - acid gases and vapors
D- dust
K2 - ammonia and amines
R- reusable
Hg - mercury vapors
REACTOR - radioactive iodine
Note: 1) Standard EN 14387+A1 2) The filter was tested on dolomite dust clogging 3) Radioactive iodine and its organic compound - methyliodide¹³¹ acc. to standard DIN 58621
NBC-77 SOF Gas Mask Filter Application:
The filter canister in connection with a suitable respirator or PAPR provides protection against solid and liquid particles, pepper spray (OC), smoke-producing substances, radioactive particles, bacteria and rickettsia, fungi, toxins, viruses, riot control agents (lachrymators, sternutators, vomiting agents), blister agents (vesicants), choking agents, blood agents, nerve agents, incapacitants, herbicides, pesticides, and TIC, such as bromoacetone, CS, CR, CN, CNC, CNS, CA substances, organic compounds of arsenic - diphenyldichlorarsine - CLARK I (DA), diphenylcyanoarsine - CLARK II (DC), adamsite (DM), diphenyldichlorarsine (DA), ethyldichlorarsine (ED), methyldichlorarsine (MD), mustard gas (H), sulphur mustard gas (HD), T-mustard gas, Q-mustard gas, nitrogen mustard gases (HN1, HN2, HN3), lewisite (L), mixed mustard gas (H-L), phosgene oxime (CX), phosgene (CG), diphosgene(DP), chloropicrin (PS), hydrogen cyanide (AC), cyanogen chloride (CK), arsine (SA), G-agents: sarin (GB), cyclosarin (GF), soman (GD), tabun (GA), IVA (GV), V-agents: VX, VR, VE, VG (amiton), VM and toxic industrial chemicals such as: fumes of organic or inorganic acids, hydroxides, organic solvents with a boiling point above 65° C, ammonia, amines, inorganic and acid gases, agricultural chemical combustion gases, other toxic substances, e.g. benzene, toluene, vinyl chloride, fluorine, hydrogen fluoride, sulphur oxides, chloroacetic acid, aldehydes, mixtures of inorganic acids, and organic substances, mercury vapors, radioactive iodine, organic compounds of iodine (Iodomethane, 129, 131), radioactive particles, etc.
Testing Gas
Concentration of Testing Gas
Breakthrough Time in Minutes EN
NBC-77 SOF
DAC in Grams NBC-77 SOF
PPM
MG/I
A2
Cyclohexane
C₆H₁₂
5000
17.5
35
39
20.475
B2
Chlorine
Cl₂
5000
15
20
45
20.250
Hydrogen Sulphide
H₂S
5000
7.1
40
>80
>17.400
Hydrogen Cyanide
HCN
5000
5.6
25
50
8.400
E2
Sulphur Dioxide
SO₂
5000
13.3
20
25
9.975
K2
Ammonia
NH₃
5000
3.5
40
50
5.250
Hg
Mercury
Hg
-----
13 mg/m³
100 hours
>170 hours
>3.900
SX
Cyanogen chloride
CICN
2500
6.28
20
25
4.710
Chloropicrin
CCI₃NO₃
5000
33.55
20
44
44.286
Phosgene
COCl₃
5000
20.24
20
>77
>47.058
Reactor
Methyloidide₁₃₁
CH₃I
-
-
2 hours
>2 hours
-
Gas Mask Filter Lifetime:
Breakthrough time of a gas mask filter is tested according to EN 14387+A1 at humidity 70% and flow rate 30 l/min, which is equivalent to the volume of air per minute used by an average person carrying out medium heavy work. The approximate lifetime (usage time) of a filter may, under normal conditions, calculated by comparing the concentration at the workplace and the minimum Dynamic Adsorption Capacity (DAC) for the filter.
Gas Mask Filter Storage And Maintenance:
Each NBC-77 SOF gas mask filter is sealed in a plastic bag by the manufacturer. Store the filters unopened in a clean place at even temperature, most appropriate at -5 to +30°C and relative humidity below 80%. Sealed filters tolerate also conditions of -30 to +50°C and RH below 95%. The storage period (month and year) for filters is marked on the filter label. Do not try to regenerate the filters. Never clean the filters with compressed air or compressed water.
Gas Mask Filter Disposal:
After use, gas mask filters are considered special refuse. Make sure that they are disposed of according to the filtered substance (gases or particles) in accordance with current waste treatment regulations. If the product is to be disposed of, it should be dismantled from the respirator and disposed of as solid waste. Please see local authority regulations for disposal advice and locations.
