Comfortable fit with temperature regulation
All Dutch Body Armor soft body armor carriers are equipped with Outlast® Technologies, a temperature regulation system originally developed for extreme environments. Outlast® helps absorb, store, and release heat, supporting a more stable body temperature during use.
By actively regulating heat and reducing temperature fluctuations, the carrier enhances comfort during prolonged wear and in changing conditions. This makes our soft body armor suitable for extended daily use without unnecessary heat buildup.
Premium materials and in-house production
Our soft armor panels are manufactured in-house in the Netherlands, allowing full control over quality, consistency, and finishing. We use high-quality ballistic fibers from leading suppliers such as Honeywell Advanced Materials, selected for their reliable performance and durability.
Combined with ergonomic design, side overlap, and temperature-regulating carriers, Dutch Body Armor soft body armor delivers dependable protection with a high level of comfort.
Ballistic standards and testing
Soft body armor is evaluated according to internationally recognized ballistic standards. At Dutch Body Armor, we primarily use the European VPAM standard, which defines clear threat levels and testing procedures for soft body armor in Europe. For soft armor, the most common VPAM level is VPAM Level 3, providing protection against typical ballistic threats.
The NIJ 0101.07 standard from the United States is also widely recognized and referenced globally, with Level IIIA being the typical certification for soft body armor. While our focus is on VPAM, NIJ standards serve as an additional benchmark for comparison and performance verification.
To ensure reliable and consistent protection, all our soft armor panels are independently tested at TNO Defence, Safety & Security in the Netherlands and at Element Materials Technology in the United States.
Key features of our soft body armor
- Side overlap for full ballistic coverage
- No open or weak areas when worn
- Thin, flexible, and body-conforming design
- Carriers with Outlast® temperature regulation
- Manufactured in the Netherlands using premium ballistic fibers
- Tested to VPAM & NIJ standards