The MASS III-A Soft Armor Plate Backers are made and tested to NIJ III-A standards which can be worn as a plate backer / trauma pad or behind an "in-conjunction with" (ICW) plate to bring it up to spec.
These panels are extremely versatile and allows you to:
Wear plate backers behind a Level IV rifle plate to get Level III-A support
Add the soft panels as a backup to your rifle plates to get full Level IV protection
The soft panels also come in Cummerbund Ballistic Inserts that can work with most carriers while also making the cummerbund more stiff and stable.
Please note this product is NOT NIJ Certified however it is tested to NIJ III-A Standards to confirm to compliance, for NIJ Certified panels please look for the NIJ logo in our Soft Armor Product Listing.
Sizing
Plate Backers
Cummerbund
Custom
See available sizes in dropdown, if you want a size not on list please reach out to us.
What's Included
1 Soft Armor insert of chosen Size
NOT A SET
Specs
Tested to NIJ III-A Compliant
RF Sealed
Rip-stop Nylon
Protected from moisture & debris
1.2lbs per panel (10×12)
~0.27″ Thin
Stand Alone or ICW
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Jeffrey M.
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Verified ·11 months ago
Fits perfect in the 5x13 fits perfect in the large Lasercut Cummerbund. Good quality, I don't know much about soft armor layers so not an expert, comes stiff, I've massaged it out to be more giving. I like that it came tan, was not expecting that (in a good way).
★★★★★
Robert F.
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Verified ·3 years ago
Item is first-class in construction. After some issues in shipment time, Midwest Armor came through. I certainly have no complaints about their customer service.
★★★★★
Kevin M.
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Verified ·3 years ago
Best company around for armor
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Darren B.
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Verified ·3 years ago
Great piece of kit!
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