TECHNOLOGY
Using the worlds strongest fibers, Dyneema® and Spectra®, enables us to produce bullet proof vests which are very flexible, extremely light and durable. Currently we offer two high-end ballistic packages. The ENGARDEIIIA-PRO and the newly developed ENGARDEII-ULTRALIGHT.
ENGARDEIIIA-ULTRA-06
!!!!!! AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2011 !!!!!!
The worlds first Dyneema® only hybrid panel
The ultra thin and flexible ENGARDEIIIA-ULTRA-06 ballistic panel consists of a combination of different Dyneema® grades. The ENGARDEIIIA-ULTRA-06 panel has been rigorously tested by independent test laboratories and shown to comply with the latest NIJ Level IIIA performance. This latest NIJ standard 0101.06 is even more demanding than the previous NIJ standard 0101.04 and includes the .357 SIG FMJ-FN threat.
EnGarde has also successfully tested the ENGARDEIIIA-ULTRA-06 panel according to the ballistic requirements of German Schutzklasse 1 TR03/2008, including the 0-meter distance (contact shot) tests.
Although the tests for this new panel were even more stringent, we have been able to reduce the weight of the new panel by more than 10% compared to the ENGARDEIIIA-PRO NIJ certified Level IIIA Dyneema® panel.
Armor technical details
ENGARDEIIIA-PRO
Superb stopping power and first rate comfort
The ENGARDEIIIA-PRO is a full-wrap design made of 100% Dyneema offering superior stopping power, excellent blunt trauma capabilities and first rate comfort. The ENGARDEIIIA-PRO exceeds NIJ Level IIIA performance and minimizes blunt trauma due to integrated anti-trauma stitching.
Armor technical details
The ENGARDEIIIA-PRO package has been tested and found to comply with the NIJ 2005 Interim Requirements for Bullet-Resistant Body Armor and has been added to the NIJ compliance list.
The ENGARDEIIIA-PRO NIJ Level IIIA panel performed very well during the tests at HP White laboratory Inc., an NIJ/NLECTC Approved Testing Laboratory. The BFS (=backface signature) of the panels stayed well below the maximum allowed 44 mm. For detailed test results of the ENGARDEIIIA-PRO please click here.
ENGARDEII-ULTRALIGHT
High performance and extremely lightweight
The ENGARDEII-ULTRALIGHT is our latest, lightest and most flexible ballistic package. The 100% Spectra Shield II full-wrap design offers high performance, extremely lightweight properties and ultimate comfort. Test results show that the ENGARDEII-ULTRALIGHT exceeds NIJ Level II.
Armor technical details
For detailed test results of the ENGARDEII-ULTRALIGHT please click here. All our ballistic packages have been thoroughly tested at official testing laboratories such as H.P. White Laboratory (USA), TNO (Netherlands) and Mellrichstadt Ballistic Laboratory (Germany).
Using the worlds strongest fibers, Dyneema® and Spectra®, enables us to produce bullet proof vests which are very flexible, extremely light and durable. Currently we offer two high-end ballistic packages. The ENGARDEIIIA-PRO and the newly developed ENGARDEII-ULTRALIGHT.
ENGARDEIIIA-ULTRA-06
!!!!!! AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2011 !!!!!!
The worlds first Dyneema® only hybrid panel
The ultra thin and flexible ENGARDEIIIA-ULTRA-06 ballistic panel consists of a combination of different Dyneema® grades. The ENGARDEIIIA-ULTRA-06 panel has been rigorously tested by independent test laboratories and shown to comply with the latest NIJ Level IIIA performance. This latest NIJ standard 0101.06 is even more demanding than the previous NIJ standard 0101.04 and includes the .357 SIG FMJ-FN threat.
EnGarde has also successfully tested the ENGARDEIIIA-ULTRA-06 panel according to the ballistic requirements of German Schutzklasse 1 TR03/2008, including the 0-meter distance (contact shot) tests.
Although the tests for this new panel were even more stringent, we have been able to reduce the weight of the new panel by more than 10% compared to the ENGARDEIIIA-PRO NIJ certified Level IIIA Dyneema® panel.
Armor technical details
| Ballistic capabilities : | NIJ Level IIIA+ |
| Tokarev Ball 7,62x25mm, Makarov 9x18mm and Action Effect 9x19mm | |
| Armor material : | DSM Dyneema® hybrid |
| Areal Density : | 5.1 kg/m2 |
| Weight (medium size) : | 1.55 kg / 3.4 lbs |
| Thinness : | 6.5 mm |
| Warranty : | 10 years |
ENGARDEIIIA-PRO
Superb stopping power and first rate comfort
The ENGARDEIIIA-PRO is a full-wrap design made of 100% Dyneema offering superior stopping power, excellent blunt trauma capabilities and first rate comfort. The ENGARDEIIIA-PRO exceeds NIJ Level IIIA performance and minimizes blunt trauma due to integrated anti-trauma stitching.
Armor technical details
| Ballistic capabilities : | NIJ Level IIIA+ |
| Tokarev Ball 7,62x25mm, Makarov 9x18mm and Action Effect 9x19mm | |
| V50 (9mm) : | 563 m/sec |
| Armor material : | DSM Dyneema ® |
| Areal Density : | 5.6 kg/m2 |
| Weight (medium size) : | 1.8 kg / 3.9 lbs |
| Thinness : | 7.5 mm |
| Warranty : | 10 years |
The ENGARDEIIIA-PRO package has been tested and found to comply with the NIJ 2005 Interim Requirements for Bullet-Resistant Body Armor and has been added to the NIJ compliance list.
The ENGARDEIIIA-PRO NIJ Level IIIA panel performed very well during the tests at HP White laboratory Inc., an NIJ/NLECTC Approved Testing Laboratory. The BFS (=backface signature) of the panels stayed well below the maximum allowed 44 mm. For detailed test results of the ENGARDEIIIA-PRO please click here.
ENGARDEII-ULTRALIGHT
High performance and extremely lightweight
The ENGARDEII-ULTRALIGHT is our latest, lightest and most flexible ballistic package. The 100% Spectra Shield II full-wrap design offers high performance, extremely lightweight properties and ultimate comfort. Test results show that the ENGARDEII-ULTRALIGHT exceeds NIJ Level II.
Armor technical details
| Ballistic capabilities : | NIJ Level II+ |
| Tokarev Ball 7,62x25mm, Makarov 9x18mm and Effect 9x19mm | |
| Armor material : | Honeywell Spectra Shield © II |
| Areal Density : | 3.85 kg/m2 |
| Weight (medium size) : | 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs |
| Thinness : | 5.5 mm |
| Warranty : | 10 years |
For detailed test results of the ENGARDEII-ULTRALIGHT please click here. All our ballistic packages have been thoroughly tested at official testing laboratories such as H.P. White Laboratory (USA), TNO (Netherlands) and Mellrichstadt Ballistic Laboratory (Germany).
