Stab / Spike Inserts for the Express T-Shirt
Spike protective armor is designed to stop knives, box cutters, ice picks and other edged or puncture weapons.
The NIJ has issued NIJ 0115.00, which is the standards document used to create levels and testing standards for spike and stab resistance.
Similar to ballistic ratings, there are three rating levels for NIJ 0115.00, each increasing its level of protection. Level 1, 2 or 3 protection is best suited for our Express carrier and is typically worn by police, military, or correctional officers.
According to the NIJ 0115.00 standard, the maximum blade or spike penetration allowable for the E1 test is 7 mm (0.28 in), with a 50% increase in energy for the E2 overtest condition. The maximum blade or spike penetration of 20 mm (0.79 in) is allowable for the E2 test. This overtest is required to ensure that there is an adequate margin of safety in the armor design.
The NIJ document has details on the standards and testing procedures, and we highly recommend downloading and reviewing it to gain a better understanding of this type of armor.
As to the question of if it’s the same as ballistic armor, SPIKE ARMOR OFFERS NO BALLISTIC PROTECTION, and ballistic soft armor offers no protection against stab/spike threats, and only minimal protection against some slash weapons.
Installing and wearing your Spike Insert is as easy as counting to 5:
Locate the opening of the armor pouch at the top of the carrier
Fold a spike panel in half, with the fold running from top to bottom
Insert the soft armor panels in the pouch then unfold it, making sure the label faces TOWARD the inside of the vest, on the body-side of the vest. Do the same thing for the other pocket
Put the carrier on like you would a regular t-shirt
Throw on a cover garment like a jacket, dress shirt or polo shirt and you’re ready to go.
System includes:
1 Qty - Front and back Spike Insert as selected
Sizing
Express Armor Panel Size based on TShirt size:
| 10”x12 | 11”x14” | |
|---|---|---|
Small-Large | Front / Rear | --- |
XL/2XL | Front | Rear |
3XL-5XL | --- | Front / Rear |
American Made
Our armor is made and assembled in the United States and is tested and certified under National Institute of Justice standards, the gold-standard for National Body Armor ratings here in the U.S.
Our “Best Fit” Guarantee
We are committed to providing you with the best fitting armor possible. If for any reason your armor doesn’t fit to your satisfaction, you can return it for exchange or store credit. Simply notify us within 10 days of receipt via our Returns Portal, then ship it back to us in new, unworn condition and we’ll issue you an electronic gift card so you can purchase the correct size or a different item all together.
Free Replacement
If you’re ever in an incident where your armor was used to save your life, we’ll replace it with new or equivalent armor. Simply send us a copy of the police report and a request for new armor, and we’ll contact you to make the arrangements.
Warranty
2 Year limited warranty on the carrier
5 year limited warranty on the soft armor
10 year limited warranty on hard armor
Free Shipping
All orders over $200 receive free UPS ground shipping in the Continental United States.
Order Terms and Restrictions
National Body Armor is legal to buy and own by anyone over 18 and who is not a convicted felon.
Due to State regulations for New York and Connecticut, you must be a member of an eligible profession to purchase National Body Armor. We cannot facilitate purchases to regular citizens in these states and we must have copies of your qualifying ID. Please contact sales@nationalbodyarmor.com for more information or to send a copy of your ID.
ITAR and other regulations prohibit sales of our products outside of the United States. Also, we cannot ship to APO/FPO addresses.
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Warranty
National Body Armor warrants nylon covers against any defects in workmanship or materials for twenty-four (24) months after the date of purchase.
We offer a limited 5-year manufacturer’s warranty on all of our ballistic products and 2 years on the carrier.
National Body Armor warrants that for a period of (5) years from the date of purchase, the panels will conform to the minimum requirements of the NIJ protocol for ballistic intervention during an actual confrontation at the stated threat level (if your ballistic panels are not labeled in compliance with NIJ requirements, then this warranty does not apply to your panels).
This warranty is subject to, and expressly conditioned upon, strict compliance with the following conditions:
The panel must not be torn, damaged, or altered in any way.
The panel must not be subjected to abuse or misuse during service.
The panel may only be used or placed in a cover or carrier it is designed or intended for.
The panel must not be permitted to be excessively wet.
The panel must not be subjected to excessive heat.
The panel must be properly stored (i.e., not in excessively hot or damp conditions).
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