It's imperative to maintain the armor so that it can fulfill its purpose of shielding the body from bullet shots.
The tough duty carried out by the law enforcement and military personnel is no way easy and hence it's very important for them to be protected daily.
Each and every piece of Body armour, meant for use by military and police forces is designed according to NIJ standards.
Since, police and military officials use the protective wear on a regular basis, it's important to clean it.
Proper precautions need to be taken while cleaning the tactical armour.
Using harsh detergents can cause damage to the material of the protective wear.
The tactical armour cannot be washed the way normal clothes are cleaned.
A guide or manual containing instructions on cleaning and maintenance accompanies the Body armour.
Washing according to the instructions specified in the manual helps in keeping the armour in a good and usable condition.
If the Body armour is given for dry-cleaning, then the harsh detergents can spoil the material and affect the ballistic features of the material.
When it comes to washing tactical armour, hand wash is always recommended and it's imperative to use mild detergents that do not damage the fabric.
If, anybody other than you is assigned the washing task, then ensure that the person reads the washing instructions before staring the task.
The protective vest should not be submerged in water at any cost.
After washing is completed, the vest needs to be dried in a proper way.
Do not allow the Body armour to dry in sunlight, as the UV or Ultra Violet rays are harmful to the fabric.
Apart from washing and drying of the Body armour, even storage is an important task.
The armour should not be folded or thrown away as if it were a denim jacket.
Along with the vest, even the ceramic plates need to be handled with care.
While storing the tactical vest, ensure that the ceramic plates are removed from the respective pockets, i.
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Front as well as backside.
The armour should be laid flat so that it's free from wrinkles.
The protective vest should be handled with care and it should never be dropped since the ceramic plates are fragile.
Do not store the tactical vest if it is wet.
Ensure that you dry it properly, prior to storage.
Maintaining and taking care of your Body armour helps in keeping it in usable condition, with all its ballistic features intact.
The tactical vest needs to be inspected while after they are worn, just to ensure that there are no signs of wear and tear.
Wearing a non-functional protective vest does not serve the purpose of usage.
In case, you find that the fabric is wearing out, then get in touch with the respective manufacturer for either replacement or repair solutions.
The wearer or a person who has no knowledge on repairing the Body armour shouldn't try to fix the problem.
It's imperative to ensure that the tactical vest is in usable condition so that the ballistic performance is not deteriorated.