{"product_id":"impact-2-ballistic-and-stab-resistant-vest-size-xxl","title":"IMPACT 2 – Ballistic and Stab-Resistant Vest - Size XXL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDTF Protection IMPACT 2 – Ballistic and Stab-Resistant Vest | Size XXL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFull-Scale Protection — No Exceptions, No Compromises\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProtection is not a privilege reserved for those who fit a standard template. The \u003cstrong\u003eDTF Protection IMPACT 2 in size XXL\u003c\/strong\u003e was designed on a simple premise: every person who faces real risk deserves access to real, certified ballistic protection — regardless of their build. This is not a scaled-up approximation of a smaller vest. It is a size engineered from the ground up to fit a \u003cstrong\u003ewaist circumference of 108 to 115 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with panel dimensions, carrier geometry, and adjustment systems calibrated specifically for this body type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer behind the IMPACT 2 — \u003cstrong\u003eDTF Protection, the civilian division of DTF Solutions\u003c\/strong\u003e — built its reputation over \u003cstrong\u003emore than 15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e supplying advanced personal protection systems to NATO armed forces and European law enforcement. The move into the civilian market was not opportunistic. It was a response to a gap that the industry had left open for decades: the absence of any legal, certified, concealable ballistic protection designed explicitly for civilian users. The IMPACT 2 fills that gap across the full size spectrum, including XXL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize XXL — Extended Coverage Where It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe IMPACT 2 in size XXL provides the \u003cstrong\u003elargest protection area of any size in the standard range: 3,819 cm²\u003c\/strong\u003e of certified ballistic coverage across the front and rear torso. The \u003cstrong\u003efront panel stands 41 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003erear panel reaches 44.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — both figures significantly larger than the corresponding panels in smaller sizes, extending protection further down the torso and covering additional critical anatomy that shorter panels cannot reach. For a larger body, this additional vertical reach is not cosmetic — it directly translates into a greater proportion of vital organs falling within the protected zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ballistic performance specification is identical to every other size in the IMPACT 2 range. The vest stops \u003cstrong\u003e9mm Luger rounds at a velocity of 436 m\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e, resists \u003cstrong\u003efragment projectiles under STANAG 2920 at V50 greater than 500 m\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e, and withstands \u003cstrong\u003eblade penetration at the S1 standard — 24 joules of force\u003c\/strong\u003e per NIJ 0115.00. Each of these claims was verified not by the manufacturer but by \u003cstrong\u003eAITEX\u003c\/strong\u003e, an independent, accredited ballistic testing laboratory in Alcoy, Spain, operating under EU Notified Body designation 0161.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCarrying 2.65 kg All Day — How the IMPACT 2 Makes It Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt size XXL, the total vest weight reaches \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 2.65 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the ballistic inserts themselves accounting for around \u003cstrong\u003e2.18 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e. The areal density of the ballistic material is held at a consistent \u003cstrong\u003e5.7 kg\/m² across all sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — the weight increase from S to XXL is a direct function of the larger protection area, not of any reduction in material efficiency or structural compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManaging 2.65 kg across a full operational day requires more than just a well-fitting carrier. The inner surface of the IMPACT 2 is lined with \u003cstrong\u003eOutlast® thermal regulation material\u003c\/strong\u003e — a \u003cstrong\u003ephase-change fabric with origins in NASA space programme research\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it was developed to buffer astronauts against the extreme thermal swings of the space environment. In the context of a ballistic vest, Outlast® operates as an active thermal moderator: it absorbs body heat during periods of elevated activity and releases it when the wearer's temperature drops, preventing the heat accumulation that makes extended vest wear genuinely unpleasant. For a larger body generating more heat, this is not a minor comfort feature — it is a meaningful factor in whether the vest stays on through a full working day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConcealable at XXL — By Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe assumption that a size XXL ballistic vest cannot be worn discreetly under clothing is one the IMPACT 2 actively disproves. The carrier architecture prioritises \u003cstrong\u003ea minimal external profile\u003c\/strong\u003e: no attachment rails, no external pockets, no protruding structural elements. The \u003cstrong\u003eVelcro cummerbund system spans the full adjustment range for size XXL\u003c\/strong\u003e, holding the vest flush against the body without creating the lateral bulk that compromises concealment. The vest contains \u003cstrong\u003ezero metal components\u003c\/strong\u003e — no buckles, no clasps, no structural metalwork — which means it produces no response in standard electromagnetic security screening. A wearer in size XXL can pass through an airport, courthouse, or government building security checkpoint without the vest being detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe IMPACT 2 System at XXL Scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike every size in the range, the XXL vest functions as the \u003cstrong\u003ecentral element of an expandable protection platform\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eNUTCRACKER\u003c\/strong\u003e groin protector and the \u003cstrong\u003eCORESET\u003c\/strong\u003e ballistic belt both mount directly to the IMPACT 2 carrier, extending certified coverage to the lower abdomen and lateral torso when the threat profile justifies it. The XXL carrier's larger frame provides a stable attachment base for these accessories, and the full system — vest, groin protection, and belt — remains wearable under loose-fitting clothing when configured correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOpening the Package — Read This First\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ballistic inserts are delivered in \u003cstrong\u003ehermetically sealed packaging applied at the point of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e. The seal serves as proof of origin, proof of condition, and protection against the environmental factors — primarily moisture and UV radiation — that degrade aramid ballistic fibres over time. Before breaking the seal, \u003cstrong\u003ethe sealed insert can be placed into the carrier to verify fit\u003c\/strong\u003e. At size XXL, confirming that the carrier sits correctly on the body before opening is particularly important. \u003cstrong\u003eOnce the hermetic seal is broken, the ballistic insert is classified as used and cannot be returned or exchanged under any circumstances.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLegal Across the Entire EU — No Asterisks\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, applicable exclusively to equipment protecting against life-threatening risks. Independent conformity assessment was performed by \u003cstrong\u003eAITEX, EU Notified Body 0161\u003c\/strong\u003e, Alcoy, Spain. CE certificate number: \u003cstrong\u003e24\/07868\/00\/0161\u003c\/strong\u003e. The product is registered under \u003cstrong\u003eEU Regulation 2021\/821, dual-use category 1A005.a\u003c\/strong\u003e as a civilian item. The legal position across all 27 EU member states is unambiguous: \u003cstrong\u003epurchase, ownership, and wear of this vest by a civilian adult requires no permit, no licence, no registration, and no prior authorisation of any kind.\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 all 27 EU member states\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized for waist circumference \u003cstrong\u003e108–115 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — front panel 41 cm \/ rear panel 44.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal protection area: \u003cstrong\u003e3,819 cm²\u003c\/strong\u003e — largest in the entire IMPACT 2 range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal vest weight: \u003cstrong\u003eapprox. 2.65 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutlast® phase-change thermal regulation lining\u003c\/strong\u003e — active heat management for extended wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero metal components\u003c\/strong\u003e — invisible to standard electromagnetic security screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMinimal-profile carrier — \u003cstrong\u003econcealable under clothing even at XXL dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHermetically sealed inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e — factory-sealed integrity, verify fit before opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpandable with \u003cstrong\u003eNUTCRACKER\u003c\/strong\u003e (groin protector) and \u003cstrong\u003eCORESET\u003c\/strong\u003e (ballistic belt)\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\u003eXXL\u003c\/strong\u003e (waist circumference 108–115 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. 2.65 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBallistic insert weight: \u003cstrong\u003eapprox. 2.18 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e (+\/- 5%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFront panel height: \u003cstrong\u003e41 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRear panel height: \u003cstrong\u003e44.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal protection area: \u003cstrong\u003e3,819 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":"XXL - waist circumference of 108-115","offer_id":53976573903190,"sku":"DTF-IMPACT2-XXL","price":791.35,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5641\/8969\/files\/bulletproof_vest_size_xxl.jpg?v=1779560987","url":"https:\/\/drava.shop\/products\/impact-2-ballistic-and-stab-resistant-vest-size-xxl","provider":"Drava Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}