Modest stab-resistant jacket inspired by the armadillo

Whether you live in Cell Block 9, UK, or simply have a high-risk job where sharp objects pose a hazard, this lightweight, water and puncture resistant jacket is designed to keep you warm, dry and alive.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Sure, my current raincoat is waterproof, but is it approximately stab-proof?” then Armor-Tex has the garment for you. This incredibly sturdy textile garment promises to protect you not only from a downpour, but also from the unsolicited stabbings you might encounter during a casual stroll through a questionable neighborhood.

Of course, Armor-Tex doesn’t just apply to Great Britain, where the daily forecast is a 90% chance of rain and a 0.01% chance of stabbings. The modular design is also perfect for high-risk professions where people are often exposed to sharp objects, such as the local jail or a Black Friday sale at Walmart.

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Sure, some may think that wearing a stab-resistant jacket is overkill, but those are the same people who ask to charge their phone with your generator when the power goes out in the area. Whether you’re navigating the increasingly dangerous world of city commuting or are just a carpenter with a terrible bolt gun, Armor-Tex’s weatherproof jacket with a stab-resistant vest has you covered – literally.

But in all seriousness, knife-related crime has increased in almost every country over the past decade. Statistics of the Overview of the world population shows that in 2021 in South Africa, 9,783 people died from stabbings and 1.33% of all registered deaths due to stabbings. Brazil and India are not far behind in terms of figures. That same year, the United States was in the top 10 places where people died by knife, with 1,774 stabbing deaths or 0.05% of all deaths. These figures do not include the number of stabbing victims who survived.

The Armor-Tex jacket is a three-layer breathable and waterproof fabric. The vest can be easily zipped into the jacket, making the vest itself versatile for any situation. In combination with the vest, the anti-stab system weighs just under 1.8 kg.

The vest is made from a flexible, carbon fiber armadillo-inspired armor 3.9mm thick, designed to meet KR1 (blade) and SP1 (spike) protection standards with 0mm penetration – that means unless you get stung by a very powerful or a highly trained special type villain, you will likely suffer little to no injury to your chest, back, and vital organs aside from some bruising.

As the saying goes, “I’d rather sweat than bleed.”

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