Body armourBuying guide

Body armour

Buying guideMeasurements we require:Chest measurement: We require the maximum reading whilst breathing in and holding the breath. (And for female wearers, bust cup size if larger than a ‘C’ cup fitting).

Waist measurement: Take this measurement whilst standing and seated. When seated, we need the widest measurement. This measurement is not your trouser size.

Shoulder to waist: From the nape to the navel. Take this measurement standing.

Sternum to waist: The sternum is the point where the bottom of a tie knot usually rests. Take this measurement both seated and standing.

Protective body armour selection criteriaThe selection of body armour commences with a risk analysis and threat assessment including:

• The weaponry likely to be used by attackers.

• The probable strength and ferocity of the potential attack.

• The frequency with which the person to be protected may be exposed to an attack.

Examples of relatively low or high risks and threats could include the following:

• Low - A community police officer working a ‘quiet’ neighbourhood likely to encounter a light threat from youths with pocket knives.

• High - A police officer responding to an armed robbery or a terrorist attack could encounter armed attackers.

Armour can be selected proportionate to the risk and threat.Body armour standards authorities such as the US National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the UK Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB) make the job of selecting the right armour easier by setting standards for low, medium and high levels of protection.

September 2015alexandra.co.uk

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NU511 Overt body armour

NU513 Ballistic overt body armour

NU510 Covert body armour

NU512 Ballistic covert body armour

NU520 Covert protective waistcoat

NU521 Protective waistcoat

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Male - how to measure

Height ................................................................cm

Weight .................................................................kg

A Chest ............................................................cm Around the fullest part of the chest

B Waist ............................................................cm Around the waist at navel level

C Shoulder to waist ......................................cm From highest point of shoulder to navel

D Front neck to waist ..................................cm Joining of collar bones to navel

Female - how to measure

Height ................................................................cm

Weight .................................................................kg

A Bust ..............................................................cm Around the fullest part of the bust

B Rib cage ......................................................cm Directly under the bust

C Waist ............................................................cm Around the waist at navel level

D Front neck to waist ..................................cm Joining of collar bones to navel

E Shoulder to bust .......................................cm From highest point of shoulder to bust point

Bra size including cup size .............................. if larger than a ‘C’ cup fitting

Dress size ...............................................................

OrderingDue to the nature of the product and it’s use, it is important to ensure that all details of your requirement are fully understood. As such, we advise that you make contact with our Customer Service Team or your assigned Account Manager, in order to discuss your order. We will then work with our manufacturer to produce the product to your exact requirement, keeping you fully informed of the progress at each stage. If you feel that the specification of the product shown does not meet your requirement, we can set up a discussion with our manufacturer to cover your needs. For a product produced to the specification shown in our catalogue, in a standard size the lead time is usually 5 working days.