{"product_id":"impact-2-ballistic-and-stab-resistant-vest-size-xs","title":"IMPACT 2 – Ballistic and Stab-Resistant Vest - Size XS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDTF Protection IMPACT 2 – Ballistic and Stab-Resistant Vest | Size XS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProtection Without Boundaries — For Every Build, Every Person\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine protection should be available to everyone — not just to those who happen to fit the industry's default assumptions about who needs a ballistic vest. The \u003cstrong\u003eDTF Protection IMPACT 2 in size XS\u003c\/strong\u003e exists because real risk does not discriminate by body size, and because slender or petite individuals deserve access to the same independently certified, legally available ballistic protection as anyone else. This is a vest designed for a \u003cstrong\u003ewaist circumference of 67 to 74 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — not a cut-down version of a larger product, but a size with its own panel geometry, its own carrier proportions, and its own fit logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBehind this vest is \u003cstrong\u003eDTF Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, the civilian arm of DTF Solutions — a company that spent \u003cstrong\u003eover 15 years developing protection systems for NATO military and European law enforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e. When DTF Protection brought the IMPACT 2 to the civilian market, the decision to engineer the full size range — including XS — was deliberate. Protection that only fits some people is protection that only works for some people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize XS — Precision Fit for Slender Builds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMPACT 2 in size XS is built around a \u003cstrong\u003efront panel of 33.6 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003erear panel of 39.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — dimensions that reflect the proportionally shorter torso and narrower frame of the body type this size is designed for. The total certified protection area is \u003cstrong\u003e2,470 cm²\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering the vital organs of the front and rear torso within a carrier that sits correctly on a slender frame without shifting, gapping, or riding upward under movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe protection specification is the same as every other size in the range. Size XS stops \u003cstrong\u003e9mm Luger rounds at 436 m\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e, resists \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-velocity fragments at V50 exceeding 500 m\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e under STANAG 2920, and withstands \u003cstrong\u003eblade attacks at the S1 level — 24 joules\u003c\/strong\u003e per NIJ 0115.00. The certification was conducted by \u003cstrong\u003eAITEX\u003c\/strong\u003e, an independent accredited ballistic testing laboratory in Spain — not by the manufacturer. What fits differently is the vest. What does not change is the protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Lightest Vest in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt size XS, the IMPACT 2 reaches its lowest weight across the entire range: \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 1.60 kg total\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the ballistic inserts themselves weighing around \u003cstrong\u003e1.41 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e. The areal density of the ballistic material is held at a consistent \u003cstrong\u003e5.7 kg\/m²\u003c\/strong\u003e across all sizes — the reduced weight of the XS is a direct result of the smaller protection area, not of any compromise in the quality or density of the ballistic material used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1.60 kg, this is a vest that can be worn throughout an entire day without the cumulative fatigue that heavier protective equipment produces. The inner surface of the carrier is lined with \u003cstrong\u003eOutlast® thermal regulation fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e — a \u003cstrong\u003ephase-change material originally developed for NASA\u003c\/strong\u003e to manage temperature in the space environment. Applied here, it moderates heat build-up beneath the vest during activity, maintaining a significantly more comfortable microclimate than passive insulation or standard moisture-wicking materials can achieve. For a vest that may be worn for extended periods by someone who has not previously worn ballistic protection, this thermal comfort is a meaningful factor in whether the vest is actually worn consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFits the Body — Stays in Place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA vest that does not fit its wearer cannot protect its wearer. For slender or petite builds, this is a more acute problem than for average or larger frames: standard sizing tends to produce vests that are too wide, too long, and too heavy to sit correctly on a narrower body. The IMPACT 2 XS addresses this through panel dimensions and carrier proportions calibrated for this specific anthropometry. The \u003cstrong\u003eVelcro cummerbund system adjusts precisely across the 67–74 cm waist range\u003c\/strong\u003e, holding the panels flat against the torso without creating lateral bulk. The \u003cstrong\u003eshoulder straps adjust independently\u003c\/strong\u003e to accommodate torso length, keeping the front and rear panels correctly positioned over the vital organs regardless of height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vest contains \u003cstrong\u003eno metal components\u003c\/strong\u003e, which contributes both to the low weight and to the complete absence of electromagnetic signature — the wearer passes through standard security screening without detection. The overall profile of the XS carrier is intentionally slim, allowing the vest to be worn \u003cstrong\u003ediscreetly under fitted clothing\u003c\/strong\u003e without creating visible outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Complete Protection System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike every size in the IMPACT 2 family, the XS vest serves as the foundation of an \u003cstrong\u003eexpandable protection platform\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eNUTCRACKER\u003c\/strong\u003e groin protector and the \u003cstrong\u003eCORESET\u003c\/strong\u003e ballistic belt both integrate with the XS carrier, extending coverage when circumstances require it. The base vest handles the core torso; the accessories extend it on demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Open the Package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ballistic inserts are delivered in \u003cstrong\u003ehermetically sealed factory packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e — an unbroken seal from manufacture to delivery that guarantees the inserts have never been opened, exposed to moisture, or handled after quality control. The sealed insert can be \u003cstrong\u003eplaced into the carrier to verify fit before the seal is broken\u003c\/strong\u003e. At size XS, where fit precision matters most, this step is especially important. \u003cstrong\u003eOnce the hermetic seal is opened, the ballistic insert cannot be returned or exchanged.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the fit before opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCertified, Legal, Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMPACT 2 holds \u003cstrong\u003eCE certification under EU PPE Regulation 2016\/425, Category III\u003c\/strong\u003e — the European Union's highest personal protective equipment classification. Conformity assessment was independently conducted by \u003cstrong\u003eAITEX (EU Notified Body 0161)\u003c\/strong\u003e in Alcoy, Spain. CE certificate number: \u003cstrong\u003e24\/07868\/00\/0161\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under \u003cstrong\u003eEU Regulation 2021\/821, dual-use category 1A005.a\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is classified as a civilian product. \u003cstrong\u003eNo permit, licence, or authorisation of any kind is required to purchase 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\u003e67–74 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — front panel 33.6 cm \/ rear panel 39.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal protection area: \u003cstrong\u003e2,470 cm²\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal vest weight: \u003cstrong\u003eapprox. 1.60 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e — lightest in the entire IMPACT 2 range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutlast® phase-change thermal regulation lining\u003c\/strong\u003e — NASA-origin active comfort technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo metal components\u003c\/strong\u003e — undetectable by standard security screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecision-fit carrier — \u003cstrong\u003edesigned specifically for slender and petite builds\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiscreet low-profile design — \u003cstrong\u003ewearable under fitted everyday clothing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHermetically sealed inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e — verify fit before breaking seal\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\u003eXS\u003c\/strong\u003e (waist circumference 67–74 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; 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