This ultra lightweight NIJ III side plate is the most lightweight solution of Folkward's ECO line. It offers great protection for your money and is a perfect companion for long hours of duty wear. Due to it's ergonomic curvation it can be worn either on the left or right side of your body.
Made and tested in PRC.
Side III 20
NIJ III Standalone
| Protection | 7.62x51 | M80 Ball |
| Geometry | Rectangle | singlecurved |
| Material | UHMWPE | |
| Multi-Shot | 1 | shot |
| Dimensions | 15x20 | cm |
| Thickness | 29 | mm |
| Weight | ~750 | grams |
| Cover | Textile | |
| Shelf Life | 5 | years |
This ultra lightweight NIJ III side plate is the most lightweight solution of Folkward's ECO line. It offers great protection for your money and is a perfect companion for long hours of duty wear. Due to it's ergonomic curvation it can be worn either on the left or right side of your body.
Made and tested in PRC.
Features
Protection
This ballistic plate protects against 7.62x51 M80 as well as all smaller calibers.
Lightweight
The materials chosen make this ballistic plate one of the most lightweight solutions on the market.
Side Protection
Due to it's ergonomic single curved design this plate adds additional protective coverage to either side of your body.
Standalone
This ballistic plate does not require additional soft armor inserts to meet the stated threat level rating.
Edge to Edge
This ballistic plate guarantees ballistic protection over it's entire surface. The outer edges offer a necessary minimum of drop fall protection.
Textile cover
A textile cover makes this ballistic plate UV resistant, splash-water protected, easy to clean and enables for a premium labelling and finishing.
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Frequently asked
Is it legal to own body armor?
Personal protection is your basic right. In most European countries such as Germany and Austria purchase, ownership and wear of body armor is legal at any time.
Can this product be worn on either side of the body?
Yes, the geometry of this ballistic plate ensures a perfect fit to the human torso - regardless if worn on the left or right side of your body.
Product care done right?
Do not expose to direct sunlight, extreme heat or chemicals. Store flat. For cleaning, wipe with damp cloth - that does the magic.
What is the shelf life of this product?
This ballistic plate comes with a shelf life of 5 years. This is in line with other competitors on the market.
What is the ECO Line?
Manufactured outside of Europe with high quality materials. Reliable products at consumer prices.
What is the origin of this product?
This plate is made in China by a well established manufacturer of the defense industry - no bullshit.
Level III
| Calibre | IIIa | III | III+ | III++ | IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9mmFMJ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| .357 MagJHP | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| .44 MagSJHP | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5.56x45FMJ | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 5.45x39FMJ | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 7.62x39Ball | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 7.62x51M80 | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 7.62x39MSC |
X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
|
5.56x45M855 |
X | X | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| 7.62x54RM1908/30 | X | X | X | X | ✓ |
|
7.62x63M2 AP |
X | X | X | X | ✓ |
Level III
This plate is rated as NIJ III.
The US-american National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standard represents the most well-known and most widely accepted standard for body armor in the world.
Born in Europe
Manufactured overseas
This product is designed in Austria and made according to specifications by a well established manufacturer of the defense industry outside of Europe.
Our cooperation ensures a cost efficient production while not having to sacrifice on product reliability. In production globally sourced high quality materials are being used.
Quality inspections are being executed regularly. Ballistic performance tests were conducted and confirmed by an independent testing facility.
This product is designed in Austria and made according to specifications by a well established manufacturer of the defense industry outside of Europe.
Our cooperation ensures a cost efficient production while not having to sacrifice on product reliability. In production globally sourced high quality materials are being used.
Quality inspections are being executed regularly. Ballistic performance tests were conducted and confirmed by an independent testing facility.