FAQs About Zylon® Materials in Body Armor

32. How should I determine which vest is right for me?First, make sure that the threat level of the vest you choose stops the ammunition that you carry in yourown weapon, that of neighboring departments as well as the threats you are confiscating on the streets.Be sure the vest is NIJ-approved and from a reputable manufacturer.You’ll also want to consider how you will be wearing it – every day or only as needed – and where youwill have to store the vest. Vest used infrequently would need to be properly stored in room temperatureconditions to maintain performance. Other factors such as weight, thinness, flexibility and cost factorsare completely up to the department and/or the individual officer.33. Where can I find out more information about threat level specifications?Contact the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology CenterP.O. Box 1160Rockville, MD 20849 – 1160asknlectc.orgwww.nlectc.orgFor more information about the environmental effects on personal body armor, visitwww.nlectc.org/testing/ba_environment.htmlSeptember 19. 2003