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

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

Built for Those Who Refuse to Compromise on Safety

Some people face elevated risk every day — not on a battlefield, but in the real world. Journalists, security operatives, aid workers, executives in volatile environments, and prepared civilians who take their personal safety seriously. The DTF Protection IMPACT 2 was built for exactly these people: a fully certified, legally available ballistic vest that delivers genuine protection without requiring a military licence, a police badge, or special authorisation of any kind.

Behind the IMPACT 2 is DTF Protection, a civilian brand established by the team at DTF Solutions — a company with over 15 years of hands-on experience developing advanced personal protection systems for NATO military and police forces across almost every European member state. The knowledge built through those years — the materials, the testing protocols, the ergonomic research — has been fully applied to a product designed specifically for the legal civilian market.

What Size S Protects and Who It Fits

Size S is tailored for a waist circumference of 75 to 83 cm, making it the right choice for lighter or slimmer builds who need a proper anatomical fit rather than a vest that shifts and bunches under clothing. The front panel stands 36.5 cm tall and the rear panel 42 cm — dimensions carefully determined through analysis of real anthropometric data covering more than 50,000 adults. This is not a scaled-down version of a larger vest; it is a size engineered to fit the body it is designed for.

In terms of protection, size S delivers exactly the same certified performance as every other size in the IMPACT 2 range. The ballistic insert stops 9mm Luger rounds at 436 m/s, resists high-velocity fragments at V50 greater than 500 m/s under STANAG 2920, and provides knife resistance to the S1 blade standard at 24 joules per NIJ 0115.00. All three threat types are covered in a single wearable package.

Lightweight Enough to Forget You Are Wearing It

Weight is where the IMPACT 2 makes a compelling case. The ballistic inserts for size S weigh proportionally less than larger sizes, and the overall vest construction keeps the total carried weight firmly in the range of genuine all-day wearability. The inner surface of the carrier is lined with Outlast® fabric — a phase-change thermal regulation material first developed by NASA for use inside astronaut suits — which absorbs excess body heat during activity and releases it when the body cools, actively moderating temperature rather than simply wicking moisture away. The result is a vest that remains comfortable across extended wear periods and varying levels of physical activity.

Invisible Under Clothing

The IMPACT 2 is designed from the ground up for discreet concealed wear. The carrier profile is intentionally low, the shoulder straps adjust precisely to the wearer's height, and the wide Velcro cummerbund system allows fine-tuned circumference adjustment so the vest sits flush against the body without visible bulk. The vest contains no metal components, which means no interference with standard security screening equipment — a practical consideration for anyone who moves through airports, government buildings, or controlled access points as part of their daily routine.

A System, Not Just a Vest

The IMPACT 2 is the core of a scalable personal protection system. When the threat environment demands more coverage, the vest can be expanded with the NUTCRACKER supplementary groin protector and the CORESET ballistic belt — both designed by DTF Protection to integrate directly with the IMPACT carrier. Start with the essentials, add coverage when needed.

Factory-Sealed — Condition Guaranteed

Every ballistic insert ships in hermetically sealed packaging, providing an unbroken chain of custody from the factory floor to your hands. The seal confirms the insert has never been opened, exposed to moisture, or handled after quality control. The packaging is designed to allow fit verification before breaking the seal — the sealed insert can be slipped into the carrier to confirm size before committing. Once the seal is opened, the ballistic insert is non-returnable. Verify the size before opening.

Certified, Legal, Ready

The IMPACT 2 holds CE certification under EU PPE Regulation 2016/425, Category III — the highest classification in European personal protective equipment law, reserved for products that protect against life-threatening hazards. Conformity assessment was carried out by AITEX (Notified Body 0161), an independent accredited ballistic testing laboratory in Spain. Certificate number: 24/07868/00/0161. The product is classified under EU Regulation 2021/821, category 1A005.a as a civilian dual-use item. No permit, licence, or special registration is required to purchase 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 by AITEX accredited 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 75–83 cm — front panel 36.5 cm / rear panel 42 cm
• Outlast® thermal regulation lining — NASA-developed phase-change comfort technology
• No metal components — compatible with standard security screening
• Low-profile design — fully concealable under everyday clothing
• Hermetically sealed inserts — factory-fresh, unopened condition on delivery
• Expandable with NUTCRACKER (groin) and CORESET (belt) accessories
• Ballistic insert service life: up to 7 years from manufacture date
• Warranty: 12 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: S (waist circumference 75–83 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
• Front panel height: 36.5 cm
• Rear panel height: 42 cm
• Carrier material: Nylon, Polyester, Outlast® fabric
• Metal components: None
• CE certification: Yes — Category III, certificate no. 24/07868/00/0161
• Colour: Black