The following are the best ways to care and maintain your bullet resistant vest. You can follow them to sustain the ballistic performance of your bullet resistant vest and make them lost lasting.
1. Follow the recommended care instructions of your manufacturer. You bullet resistant vest is made of different ballistic and non-ballistic materials. There may be fibers which are sensitive and delicate that requires special care. Follow the care instructions of your manufacturer on these materials in order to prevent degradation and damages. You can find these care instructions on the labels or packaging of your bullet resistant vest.
2. When wearing your armor, make sure that it is properly fitted on your body. Set the straps just tight enough so that there will be no excessive movements of the ballistic panels and at the same time allow you mobility when under tension. Over strapping can cause creases and wrinkles on your bullet resistant vest. It can also cause too much stretching on the straps.
3. When cleaning your bullet resistant vest, always follow the cleaning and washing instructions provided. Avoid the things that can damage your bullet resistant vest and can cause a decrease in its ballistic performance. If no cleaning instructions are provided, you can follow the following general cleaning instructions.
a. Store your bullet resistant vest by laying it flat and away from other things or equipment. Never hang your bullet resistant vest because this will cause premature stretching. Never store your bullet resistant vest damp from perspiration or water. This will cause moulds to grow.
b. Use mild detergent and cold water when cleaning your bullet resistant vest. Do not immerse the ballistic panels in water. Clean it by gently wiping it using damp cloth or sponge.
c. When drying, never dry it under the sun. Dry it on an airy location and under the shade.
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