{"product_id":"impact-2-ballistic-and-stab-resistant-vest-size-m","title":"IMPACT 2 – Ballistic and Stab-Resistant Vest - Size M","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDTF Protection IMPACT 2 – Ballistic and Stab-Resistant Vest | Size M\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen Everyday Life Demands Real Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePersonal safety is rarely a matter of choice — it is a matter of preparation. The \u003cstrong\u003eDTF Protection IMPACT 2\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003efirst ballistic vest fully certified, fully legal, and purpose-built for the civilian market\u003c\/strong\u003e in the European Union — no special permits, no government authorisation, no bureaucratic barriers between you and genuine protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMPACT 2 is the product of \u003cstrong\u003eDTF Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, the civilian division of DTF Solutions — a company that spent \u003cstrong\u003eover 15 years engineering personal protection systems for police forces and NATO military units\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize M — The Most Versatile Fit in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize M is built for a \u003cstrong\u003ewaist circumference of 84 to 91 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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 \u003cstrong\u003efront panel stands 37 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003erear panel 42 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, together providing a \u003cstrong\u003etotal protection area of 2,980 cm²\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe protection specification is identical across every size in the range. Size M stops \u003cstrong\u003e9mm Luger rounds fired at 436 m\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e, resists \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-velocity fragments at V50 exceeding 500 m\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e in accordance with STANAG 2920, and withstands \u003cstrong\u003eblade attacks at the S1 level — 24 joules\u003c\/strong\u003e per NIJ 0115.00. Three distinct, independently certified threat categories covered in a single vest that disappears under a shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAll-Day Comfort Without Compromise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMPACT 2 in size M carries a \u003cstrong\u003etotal vest weight of approximately 1.95 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, with ballistic inserts accounting for around \u003cstrong\u003e1.70 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe carrier's inner surface is lined with \u003cstrong\u003eOutlast® phase-change thermal regulation fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e — a material with a history that begins not in the textile industry but in the space programme. \u003cstrong\u003eOutlast® was originally engineered by NASA\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003emeasurably better thermal comfort over extended wear periods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned to Stay Hidden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEffective concealment is not an afterthought in the IMPACT 2 — it is a core design requirement. The carrier is \u003cstrong\u003edeliberately low-profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, with shoulder straps that adjust to the wearer's height and a \u003cstrong\u003ewide Velcro cummerbund that allows precise circumference adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete absence of metal components\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExpandable to Match the Threat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMPACT 2 is engineered as the foundation of a \u003cstrong\u003econfigurable personal protection platform\u003c\/strong\u003e. When circumstances demand coverage beyond the torso, the system extends seamlessly with two DTF Protection accessories: the \u003cstrong\u003eNUTCRACKER\u003c\/strong\u003e groin protector and the \u003cstrong\u003eCORESET\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed Integrity From Factory to Wearer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ballistic inserts are delivered in \u003cstrong\u003efactory-sealed hermetic packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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 \u003cstrong\u003esealed insert to be fitted into the carrier to verify size before the seal is broken\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is important: \u003cstrong\u003eonce the hermetic seal is opened, the ballistic insert cannot be returned or exchanged.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take the time to verify the fit before committing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification, Compliance, and Legal Status\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery claim made about the IMPACT 2's protective performance is backed by \u003cstrong\u003eindependent laboratory testing\u003c\/strong\u003e, not manufacturer testing. Ballistic certification was carried out by \u003cstrong\u003eAITEX\u003c\/strong\u003e — an accredited ballistic testing laboratory based in Alcoy, Spain, operating as EU Notified Body 0161. The vest holds \u003cstrong\u003eCE certification under EU PPE Regulation 2016\/425, Category III\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classification reserved exclusively for personal protective equipment guarding against life-threatening hazards. Certificate number: \u003cstrong\u003e24\/07868\/00\/0161\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under \u003cstrong\u003eEU Regulation 2021\/821 (category 1A005.a)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is classified as a civilian dual-use item. \u003cstrong\u003eNo permit, licence, or registration of any kind is required to purchase, own, or wear this vest anywhere in the European Union.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple certified protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9mm ballistic, fragment (FSP 1.1g V50 \u0026gt; 500 m\/s), knife (S1 blade @ 24J)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% aramid ballistic insert\u003c\/strong\u003e — independently tested and certified by AITEX laboratory, Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCE Category III certified\u003c\/strong\u003e — highest EU PPE classification, certificate no. 24\/07868\/00\/0161\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo permit required\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully legal for civilian purchase and use across the EU\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized for waist circumference \u003cstrong\u003e84–91 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — front panel 37 cm \/ rear panel 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal protection area: \u003cstrong\u003e2,980 cm²\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal vest weight: \u003cstrong\u003eapprox. 1.95 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutlast® phase-change thermal regulation lining\u003c\/strong\u003e — NASA-origin temperature management technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo metal components\u003c\/strong\u003e — passes standard security screening without detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiscreet low-profile carrier — \u003cstrong\u003efully concealable under everyday clothing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHermetically sealed inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e — unbroken factory-to-wearer chain of custody\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpandable with \u003cstrong\u003eNUTCRACKER\u003c\/strong\u003e (groin) and \u003cstrong\u003eCORESET\u003c\/strong\u003e (ballistic belt) accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBallistic insert service life: \u003cstrong\u003eup to 7 years\u003c\/strong\u003e from manufacture date\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarranty: \u003cstrong\u003e24 months standard\u003c\/strong\u003e, extendable to \u003cstrong\u003e7 years\u003c\/strong\u003e via annual inspection programme\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManufacturer: \u003cstrong\u003eSquared Sp. z o.o. for DTF Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Warsaw, Poland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Product Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduct: \u003cstrong\u003eDTF Protection IMPACT 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eType: Civilian ballistic, fragment-resistant and stab-resistant vest\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize: \u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e (waist circumference 84–91 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBallistic protection: \u003cstrong\u003e9 mm Luger @ 436 m\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFragment protection: \u003cstrong\u003eFSP 1.1g V50 \u0026gt; 500 m\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e (STANAG 2920)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStab protection: \u003cstrong\u003eS1 blade @ 24J\u003c\/strong\u003e (NIJ 0115.00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBallistic material: \u003cstrong\u003e100% Aramid\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal vest weight: \u003cstrong\u003eapprox. 1.95 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBallistic insert weight: \u003cstrong\u003eapprox. 1.70 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e (+\/- 5%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFront panel height: \u003cstrong\u003e37 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRear panel height: \u003cstrong\u003e42 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal protection area: \u003cstrong\u003e2,980 cm²\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarrier material: Nylon, Polyester, Outlast® fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMetal components: \u003cstrong\u003eNone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCE certification: \u003cstrong\u003eYes — Category III, certificate no. 24\/07868\/00\/0161\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColour: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DTF Protection","offers":[{"title":"M - waist circumference of 84-91","offer_id":53976458068310,"sku":"DTF-IMPACT2-M","price":791.35,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5641\/8969\/files\/vesta_antiglon_marimea_M.jpg?v=1779559384","url":"https:\/\/drava.shop\/products\/impact-2-ballistic-and-stab-resistant-vest-size-m","provider":"Drava Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}