Polyethylene Bulletproof Vests

[Dubh Aingeal]

When I think of bulletproof vests, the first word that comes to mind is Kevlar. Wired is running a story on Dynema SB61, a bulletproof material that is made of polyethylene. It is a higher grade of the plastic found in Tupperware. The story also mentions the recall of Second Chance bulletproof vests that were made from Zylon, a material that degraded slowly when exposed to moisture. At least one police officer was injured when a bullet penetrated his Zylon vest. Polyethylene is impervious to moisture. The first vests made from this new material are 5mm thick and can stop a 9mm bullet traveling at 1777 feet per second, which is slightly better than other top of the line vests.

[n0Mad]

When I think of bulletproof vests, the first word that comes to mind is Kevlar.

And the second word is ceramic.

Interesting article. Hopefully the price is affordable. I forwarded the article along to my CCW instructor.

[Head Wreck]

kevlar and ceramic plate.

kevlar degrades rqapidly in sunlight

[Homicidalheathen]

And it makes a better condom too.....if your allergic to latex, which i am.

What is the best type of condom?

A: The “best” condom is one that is used correctly every time you have vaginal, anal or oral sex. Use fresh condoms that have been stored properly in a cool place. Latex or polyethylene condoms are recommended because they don’t allow small particles (like viruses) to leak out. Lamb skin (“skins”) condoms can allow the HIV to pass through, so they aren’t recommended for protection against HIV.

[ZhukovCodeslinger]

i much prefer the polish style vests. They have a "kevlar-ski" layer, then a cermic plate followd by a 2mm titanium or thicker face hardened steel plate (wich covers most of your torso) and finally padding. They are rated at Level IV.

My friend GRRG got some off of EBAY straight from poland for less than $400(even with US camo pattern covers) when Intercepters were going for $1.5k and up.

[Head Wreck]

like the russian titanium helms.

soviet block simplicity. it works