A bulletproof vest, along with a helmet, are among the elements of special clothing whose primary task is to protect the wearer from both bullets fired from firearms and various types of shrapnel. Bulletproof vests and military helmets are mainly used by uniformed units to protect life and health while on duty. They provide ballistic protection for the head, chest, abdomen and back, among others. Bulletproof vests and helmets are on the equipment of, among others: soldiers, special forces operators or border guards. In addition to the services, they are also used in the civilian market, for example, by shooting instructors, politicians or by people who want to take special care of their safety.
The first bulletproof vests were constructed by two Poles - Jan Szczepanik and Kazimierz Zeglen. At the beginning of the 20th century, both men unveiled their own designs for vests made from a combination of silk fabric and thin steel plate. Although the invention was patented first by Kazimierz, it was Jan Szczepanik who achieved fame after his design saved the then King of Spain from death in an assassination attempt. In the 1960s and 1970s, vests were equipped with increasingly strong armor plates made of materials such as steel or titanium. In the following years, the first bulletproof vests began to be produced with plates made of Kevlar, plastic or Dyneema - materials characterized by lightness and high strength. Today, many types of bulletproof vests are produced. Some of the most popular are Plate Carrier models, which are equipped with pockets for ballistic cartridges made of Kevlar or composite, among other materials. If you are in need of a professional vest or a professional bulletproof helmet, we invite you to take a look at our offer.
Here you will find, among others, models of bulletproof vests from Maskpol, which the manufacturer has equipped with an advanced ballistic package in the form of lightweight and durable plates to protect against bullets and shrapnel. The company, which is part of the Polish Armaments Group, is a renowned manufacturer of equipment for the Polish Army and other uniformed services. In addition to protecting the wearer, the Maskpol bulletproof vest is also dedicated to carrying all kinds of ammunition, grenades, radio communication devices, small arms, first aid kits and many other items from the category of soldier's equipment. Carrying additional equipment, pouches and pouches is made possible by the MOLLE modular system pals used by the manufacturer. The vests are available in several colors. In addition to vests, we also have professional combat helmets. The bulletproof helmet is designed to protect the head from direct hits by bullets fired from firearms, as well as shrapnel. Together with a vest, it is the basic protective package of any soldier. The models we sell from Maskpol are professional ballistic helmets that meet the requirements of bulletproof standards. In addition, the helmets are equipped with mounts for night vision devices, such as goggles or monoculars. The manufacturer has also used side mounting rails, which allow embedding of further equipment such as tactical flashlights, ear protectors or Weaver standard rails.
