Bulletproof fashion: Polish firm unveils innovative covert armor
8:27 AM EDT, September 7, 2024
Polish company BC ARMS once again surprised attendees at the MSPO fair by showcasing bulletproof vests disguised as regular clothing. Let's take a look at the protection they offer.
BC ARMS is known for its innovative approach to ballistic defense in the Polish market. Unlike larger players such as Maskpol or Lubawa, it offers its products not only to institutions but also to the civilian sector.
New products are developed every year, and at this year's exhibition, the most notable novelty was the final design of additional vehicle armor, previously shown as a prototype in 2023, and bulletproof vests fashioned as clothing.
Bulletproof clothing — the last barrier in the event of an assassination attempt
The market for bulletproof vests worn under clothing is extensive and widely used across many industries and by public figures. For example, some instructors at shooting ranges favor these vests, believing it's better to be prepared for the worst.
Such vests are also frequently used by VIPs, including the CEO of Rheinmetall, diplomats, or politicians, especially after incidents like the attempted assassinations of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico or Donald Trump in the USA.
However, traditional vests are not perfect, as they still restrict movement and limit wardrobe choices. The solution is to design bulletproof clothing from scratch, as demonstrated by BC ARMS with their two examples of ready-made bulletproof clothing. A company representative hinted that a Polish John Wick suit might also make an appearance in the future.
These garments are capable of stopping bullets fired from a 9x19mm cartridge firearm. Additionally, the clothing is resistant to knives, spikes, and grenade fragments, meeting the O2 class of the PN-V-87001: 2011 standard (with resistance to fragments weighing 0.039 ounces moving at a speed of 1640-1968 feet per second). The clothing utilizes Kevlar from the renowned American manufacturer Honeywell.
