The EOD Bomb Disposal Suit

*Washable, fire-retardant outer cover *Jacket with attached collar *Pouches for working tools *Backbone ,Neck protector

This EOD suit provides protection from fragments caused by explosives and is designed in accordance .The modular suit design allows rapid donning and removal. The individual parts are fixed and connected by robust elastic straps and large velcro fastenings. Maximum wearer comfort was taken into consideration in the design whenever possible and therefore this suit can be worn for a long period without fatigue.

The suit consists of the following separate items which collectively make the completed garment:

• Washable, fire-retardant outer cover

• Jacket with attached collar

• Pouches for working tools

• Backbone protector

• Neck protector plate

• Chest protector plate

• Groin protector plate

• Trousers

• Boot protector

•   Cooling suit system

• Helmet with visor

• Transit Bag

JACKET

The EOD Suit is a long-sleeved, side opening design filled with flexible Twaron armor. Provision is made on the front for the attachment of rigid chest and groin blast plates by means of integral pockets with webbing and Velcro securing straps. Pouches for working tools and radio are attached to the front and back of the outer cover. The high collar provides overlap protection to the helmet, visor and neck-guard. Immediate removal of the suit is achieved by use of the quick-release straps attached to the side and shoulder.

MATERIALS

Ballistic Inserts: Multi-layer Twaron stitched for an enhanced protection level

Outer Cover: Washable fire retardant Nomex fabric

Color: Green and Blue

Blast Plates: Armored Steel

TROUSERS

The trousers have fully adjustable supporting braces and wide Velcro waistband catering for small, medium and large sizes. At the rear of the legs a full length Velcro strip is used in conjunction with the retaining straps to fix the articulated flexible armor in position. The boot protectors are an integral part of the trousers and are held in position by Velcro and webbing straps.

MATERIALS

Ballistic Inserts: Multi-layer Twaron stitched for an enhanced protection level

Outer Cover: Washable fire retardant Nomex fabric

Color: Green and Blue

Weight of suit: Approx 28kg with armored blast plates.

Approx 19kg without armored blast plates.

Helmet:570 m/s

Visor:520 m/s

Armored Blast Plates: 1600m/s (groin, chest and neck).

Neck Protector: 650m/s

Suit: 600m/s (without armored blast plates)

Trousers: 600m/s

The EOD Bomb Disposal Suit