Slash/Cut and Stab-Proof Clothing/vests

[ChillBill]

Nephew will be on assignment in an area that has safety issues.
Would appreciate any suggestions on both high quality slash/cut and more importantly stab proof attire.
Do these exist in 'casual wear' form?

Thanks.

 

[Buck268]

Some guys at work are starting to wear ballistic vests which carry stab ratings. Haven't looked into it myself but they are much slimmer than expected. I think they are achieving the edged weapon protection on lower level vests these days, also.

 

[bobs1415]

There's an outfit called turtleskin that specializes in stab-resistant attire. Give them a look-see. http://www.turtleskin.com/Stab-Vests.aspx

 

[BladeScout]

Turtleskin looks interesting (not that Im in the market).
I wonder what that long sleeved shirt is 'rated' at.

Lots of dough for the vests, but then that technology and a level of security doesnt come cheap.

 

[ChillBill]

Turtleskin looks very good. Thanks.
Also found PPSS/BodyArmorUSA (seems to be a USA branch of a UK company).

1) PPSS Stab Resistant Vests - 4 PAGES in this category

http://www.bodyarmorusa.com/#!stab-resistant-vests/c1znp


2) PPSS Cut And Bite Resistant Clothing - 4 PAGES in this category

http://www.bodyarmorusa.com/#!cutbite-resistant-clothing/c1uku

Both sites look excellent. Pricey, but I guess it's the going rate for this level of quality.

Thanks again.

 

[Noctis3880]

There's an outfit called turtleskin that specializes in stab-resistant attire. Give them a look-see. http://www.turtleskin.com/Stab-Vests.aspx

Do they sell the inserts separately?

I figure there's no substitute for actual first-hand testing, and jamming a medium quality dagger into it yourself would give you more information than watching a video of someone jamming what is likely a blunt Pakistani dagger into it.

 

[JohnnyMayhem]

I tried getting a hold of this company for a hoodie that would hold up to the rigors of welding. (because I'm not using my old concert hoodies at work of course.) But they are heat and cut resistant.

http://www.bladerunner.tv/hooded-tops/mens-hooded-tops.html