SD Hornet apron with a NATO STANAG 2920 V50 of 450m/s

Our 2012 body armour was designed by AVS and is called the Hornet. Designed to provide protection that meets the up-to-date IMAS requirements, the Hornet is comfortable to wear while squatting, kneeling or walking. The weight is carried on the wearer’s hips, and the front of the thighs are protected by flaps with the SD (design registered) shaped polycarbonate inserts.

The apron has a generous chest pocket and two collars designed to interface with the SD visor
range while restricting downward vision to a minimum.

With a multi-layer Kevlar/polyamide inner covered by a washable Cordura® textured nylon outer that is exceptionally longlasting and resistant to tears and abrasions, the SD Hornet armour weighs less than 2.9kg. Beware of very lightweight armour – which is usually only achieved by reducing the Kevlar content.

Colours may vary between dye lots.

Two sizes are available, Regular and Large.

NOTE: Like most other PPE, SD armours are designed to be water-resistant. Users should avoid getting the core of any armour wet because this can reduce the protection it offers. If the core of armour gets wet, allow the garment to dry naturally before use. Do not tumble-dry or expose to heaters.

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See Aprons for an explanation of why frontal apron protection has become the standard in Humanitarian Demining.