Friday, December 23, 2011

How to Get the Correct Size for Your Civilian Ballistic Vest

Right fit is critical for your Civilian Ballistic Vest because it secures maximum protection, comfort and wearability of your civilian ballistic vest. So you must be able to provide your manufacturer your right body measurements. Here are some guidelines on how to get the correct size for your civilian ballistic vest.

1. If it is possible to visit your manufacturer personally, let them be the one to take your body measurements. This is because they know more the body measurements needed to make your civilian bulletproof vest and they are more familiar on the things that can make them make the vest that is right for you. Moreover, personally visiting your manufacturer will allow you to communicate your desired style of your civilian ballistic vest. You can be able to tell them your personal preference that can give you more satisfaction and comfort ability in your vest.

2. If you are buying online, make sure that you give them your correct size measurements. If you don’t know how to measure yourself, ask for assistance from other people or better yet, have yourself measured by a professional. Let your online manufacturer also guide you in getting your correct size measurements. Ask for the measurements needed and follow the sizing guidelines they have provided. If they have an available online demo or instruction on how to get you measurements, it would be better. But you must follow it strictly as possible.  

3. It is important that you are relaxed and comfortable when taking measurements for your civilian ballistic vest. Also get your body measurements while on a sitting or standing position for greater comfort in any movements that you will do.

4. Try to develop rapport with your manufacturer. Let them know what you want to happen with your civilian ballistic vest. If you have additions or changes in your vest, communicate it to your manufacturer. You will want to wear your civilian ballistic vest more if you are comfortable and satisfied with it.