IMPACT 2 – Ballistic and Stab-Resistant Vest - Size M

DTF Protection IMPACT 2 – Ballistic and Stab-Resistant Vest | Size M

When Everyday Life Demands Real Protection

Personal safety is rarely a matter of choice — it is a matter of preparation. The DTF Protection IMPACT 2 exists to give civilians access to the kind of protection that was, until recently, the exclusive domain of law enforcement and military personnel. It is the first ballistic vest fully certified, fully legal, and purpose-built for the civilian market in the European Union — no special permits, no government authorisation, no bureaucratic barriers between you and genuine protection.

The IMPACT 2 is the product of DTF Protection, the civilian division of DTF Solutions — a company that spent over 15 years engineering personal protection systems for police forces and NATO military units across virtually every European member state. The transition to civilian product development was not a pivot; it was a deliberate application of proven military-grade materials science, ergonomic research, and ballistic engineering to a completely new market segment.

Size M — The Most Versatile Fit in the Range

Size M is built for a waist circumference of 84 to 91 cm — a range that covers a broad segment of adult body types and makes it one of the most widely applicable sizes in the IMPACT 2 lineup. The front panel stands 37 cm tall and the rear panel 42 cm, together providing a total protection area of 2,980 cm² across the front and back of the torso. This coverage is engineered to protect the maximum possible area of vital organs — heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys — within the anatomical constraints of a vest designed to be worn concealed under everyday clothing.

The protection specification is identical across every size in the range. Size M stops 9mm Luger rounds fired at 436 m/s, resists high-velocity fragments at V50 exceeding 500 m/s in accordance with STANAG 2920, and withstands blade attacks at the S1 level — 24 joules per NIJ 0115.00. Three distinct, independently certified threat categories covered in a single vest that disappears under a shirt.

All-Day Comfort Without Compromise

The IMPACT 2 in size M carries a total vest weight of approximately 1.95 kg, with ballistic inserts accounting for around 1.70 kg of that total. At this weight, the vest sits in a range where it can be worn continuously through a full working day without the physical fatigue that heavier tactical systems inevitably produce. The key to this is not only the weight figure itself, but the way the vest manages heat.

The carrier's inner surface is lined with Outlast® phase-change thermal regulation fabric — a material with a history that begins not in the textile industry but in the space programme. Outlast® was originally engineered by NASA to stabilise temperature inside astronaut suits, where passive insulation alone cannot cope with the rapid shift between extreme heat and extreme cold. Applied to the IMPACT 2, it absorbs heat when the wearer's body temperature rises during activity and releases it when the body cools — a fundamentally different mechanism from conventional moisture-wicking, and one that produces measurably better thermal comfort over extended wear periods.

Designed to Stay Hidden

Effective concealment is not an afterthought in the IMPACT 2 — it is a core design requirement. The carrier is deliberately low-profile, with shoulder straps that adjust to the wearer's height and a wide Velcro cummerbund that allows precise circumference adjustment without creating bulk at the sides. Worn correctly, the vest lies flat against the body and produces no visible outline through a fitted shirt or jacket. The complete absence of metal components means the wearer passes through standard airport and building security screening without triggering detection — a practical advantage that matters in professional environments where discretion is operationally essential.

Expandable to Match the Threat

The IMPACT 2 is engineered as the foundation of a configurable personal protection platform. When circumstances demand coverage beyond the torso, the system extends seamlessly with two DTF Protection accessories: the NUTCRACKER groin protector and the CORESET ballistic belt. Both are designed to attach directly to the IMPACT 2 carrier, adding certified ballistic coverage to areas that a standard vest leaves exposed. Configure what you need, when you need it.

Guaranteed Integrity From Factory to Wearer

The ballistic inserts are delivered in factory-sealed hermetic packaging — a sealed chain of custody that confirms the inserts have never been opened, compromised, or exposed to moisture or contaminants between manufacture and delivery. The design of the packaging allows the sealed insert to be fitted into the carrier to verify size before the seal is broken. This is important: once the hermetic seal is opened, the ballistic insert cannot be returned or exchanged. Take the time to verify the fit before committing.

Certification, Compliance, and Legal Status

Every claim made about the IMPACT 2's protective performance is backed by independent laboratory testing, not manufacturer testing. Ballistic certification was carried out by AITEX — an accredited ballistic testing laboratory based in Alcoy, Spain, operating as EU Notified Body 0161. The vest holds CE certification under EU PPE Regulation 2016/425, Category III — the classification reserved exclusively for personal protective equipment guarding against life-threatening hazards. Certificate number: 24/07868/00/0161. Under EU Regulation 2021/821 (category 1A005.a), it is classified as a civilian dual-use item. No permit, licence, or registration of any kind is required to purchase, own, or wear this vest anywhere in the European Union.

Key Advantages

• Triple certified protection: 9mm ballistic, fragment (FSP 1.1g V50 > 500 m/s), knife (S1 blade @ 24J)
• 100% aramid ballistic insert — independently tested and certified by AITEX laboratory, Spain
• CE Category III certified — highest EU PPE classification, certificate no. 24/07868/00/0161
• No permit required — fully legal for civilian purchase and use across the EU
• Sized for waist circumference 84–91 cm — front panel 37 cm / rear panel 42 cm
• Total protection area: 2,980 cm²
• Total vest weight: approx. 1.95 kg
• Outlast® phase-change thermal regulation lining — NASA-origin temperature management technology
• No metal components — passes standard security screening without detection
• Discreet low-profile carrier — fully concealable under everyday clothing
• Hermetically sealed inserts — unbroken factory-to-wearer chain of custody
• Expandable with NUTCRACKER (groin) and CORESET (ballistic belt) accessories
• Ballistic insert service life: up to 7 years from manufacture date
• Warranty: 24 months standard, extendable to 7 years via annual inspection programme
• Manufacturer: Squared Sp. z o.o. for DTF Protection — Warsaw, Poland

Basic Product Data

• Product: DTF Protection IMPACT 2
• Type: Civilian ballistic, fragment-resistant and stab-resistant vest
• Size: M (waist circumference 84–91 cm)
• Ballistic protection: 9 mm Luger @ 436 m/s
• Fragment protection: FSP 1.1g V50 > 500 m/s (STANAG 2920)
• Stab protection: S1 blade @ 24J (NIJ 0115.00)
• Ballistic material: 100% Aramid
• Total vest weight: approx. 1.95 kg
• Ballistic insert weight: approx. 1.70 kg (+/- 5%)
• Front panel height: 37 cm
• Rear panel height: 42 cm
• Total protection area: 2,980 cm²
• Carrier material: Nylon, Polyester, Outlast® fabric
• Metal components: None
• CE certification: Yes — Category III, certificate no. 24/07868/00/0161
• Colour: Black