subject: The Technology Behind Tactical Vests [print this page] In the event of warfare or other life threatening situations, tactical clothing is necessary for protecting the body of a person who needs to be safeguarded while in action. In this piece of writing we will talk about a particular tactical clothing; the vest. A tactical vest is used as a basic way of protection for the upper body in almost any situation. It is used by individuals who need to move quickly without being seen while still being protected from external elements. These personnels include all level in the various law enforcement agencies.
Outside of the head, the chest cavity is probably the most exposed section of the human body. In the event of a fight, persons need to guard these vulnerable areas from unseen objects or ammunition that targets your upper body which otherwise cannot be blocked outside of wearing a protective vest. A vest can be a number of things such as a bullet proof vest or just a vest filled with padded insulation. It is normally best though to have on a vest which protects you from weaponry, this is good for both practical training and real life events.
The type of vest is determined by what organization the vest will be worn. In most cases a army personnel would wear a more heavy duty vest in comparison to a police officer in some cases, depending on the intensity of the situation each entity has to face. Tactical vest can either be thin and lightweight or thick and insulated but always with multiple pockets. Lightweight vest are ideal for hot and humid environments so persons can be protected from the harmful rays of the sun but in the same instance be able to keep you cool while moving through the landscape at a fast. Thicker and insulated vest are more appropriate for cooler regions.
Tactical vest are normally worn over a shirt, but can also be worn underneath. Tactical vest are usually created from high quality fabrics such as nylon, ballistic materials and aramid fibers which are formed together to create tactical clothing that offers the wearer maximum protection, with a minimum amount of trauma effect. These fabrics also make the vest very comfortable to wear, so it fits on whoever wears it.
Vests are made in all different sizes that can fit anyone of any size so it isnt too big or too small for the person. While it offers you maximum protection, tactical vest also give you the flexibility of being mobile. Using a vest that makes a person feel discomfort and would create problems while moving. It always suggested that a vest is made waterproof so it is able to stand up to any type of weather conditions.
