Since its creation the ballistic vest has saved countless lives. Two common complaints, however, are discomfort due to the weight and constriction of the vest, and the increase in body heat and perspiration while wearing a vest.
For many of us not wearing a ballistic vest is not an option. It gives us that extra sense of security that we are going to make it home at the end of our tour of duty. The discomfort of wearing one, however, especially during the warm weather months can be unbearable at times. That's why we've created the Maxx-Dri Ultra Comfort Vest (UCV).
The Maxx-Dri UCV helps take care of two major concerns for those wearing ballistic vests. First, it keeps the ballistic vest from being in direct contact with your body, creating a space for fresh air to pass between the vest and your body. This leads to decreased perspiration and increased comfort. Having a sweat-soaked ballistic vest against your skin for hours on end is not only uncomfortable, but can also lead to dangerous rashes and skin infections. Perspiration has also been shown to degrade the integrity of the Kevlar fibers in a ballistic vest.
