Welcome to the fortress of protection, where blades tremble in despair!

At Titan Depot, we've mastered the art of safeguarding without compromising style. Our stab-resistant clothing is so discreet, even Sherlock Holmes would give up trying to spot it. 

Stab-Resistant Clothing for Ultimate Protection

At Titan Depot, we offer a range of stab-resistant clothing options designed to provide the highest form of stab protection while remaining as discrete as possible. Our anti-stab PPE clothing is plain, unnoticeable, and thin enough to wear under your clothes, avoiding any undue attention.

While "stab-proof clothing" is a common online search, it's essential to clarify that all body armor can potentially be pierced by a powerful enough weapon. Stab-resistant PPE, on the other hand, offers a high level of resistance to penetration and puncturing from edged weapons such as knives, spikes, screwdrivers, tools, or broken bottles. All our anti-stab protective body armor is rated as KR 1 and SP 1, providing potentially lifesaving protection.

Stab protective clothing can make a significant difference in your survival chances when facing an attacker wielding a knife, making self-protection a top priority.

 

International Standards of Protection 

Protection standards vary from country to country, with the most recognized standards for bulletproof vests and stab-proof vests being the US National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the UK Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB). These standards cover ballistic, stab (edged blades), and spike (pointed instruments) protection.

It's important to note that a bulletproof vest is only certified to stop the threats it's designed and specifically tested for. Similarly, a stab-proof vest is not certified to stop small arms, although it may still offer some level of protection.

 

Stab-Proof Body Armor Testing and Protection Levels

NIJ is the leader in testing bulletproof vests, while HOSDB leads in stab and spike-proof tests. Both standards define the exact resistance levels they can withstand.

A stab-proof vest has three protection levels, with higher pressure corresponding to greater resistance. The material of the vest determines whether it can stop knives, needles, and spikes.

NIJ standard 0115.00 has three levels:

• Level 1: 24 joules (E1) - 36 joules (E2)
• Level 2: 33 joules (E1) - 50 joules (E2)
• Level 3: 43 joules (E1) - 65 joules (E2)

 

Three different test blades are used: S1, P1 (knife blades), and a spike. The E1 drop test ensures that penetration does not exceed 7 mm to protect vital organs. At the E2 drop test, the energy is increased by 50%, and knives or spikes are not allowed to penetrate more than 20 mm.

 

HOSDB 2007 Stab Resistant Body Armor Standard

The HOSDB (British Institute) has its benchmark for stab-resistant body armor, similar to the NIJ standards. Both organizations have collaborated for years to improve and develop their standards.

Penetration limits apply only to the P1/B blade. The E1 pressure cannot exceed 7 mm, and the E2 pressure limit is 20 mm.

HOSDB employs an engineered blade (P1/B) and spike (SP/B) for testing. These are incredibly strong and sharp instruments.

For HOSDB testing, you can complete a knife test (KR) or spike test (SP). Body armor tested according to HOSDB can be called KR or KR+SP. The knife blade is tested against both E1 and E2 pressure with penetration limits of 7 mm and 20 mm, respectively. The spike is only tested at E1 and is not allowed to penetrate.

 

Here's the table with the `width` attributes removed to allow it to scale automatically:

 

Protection level	Energi level E1 (joules)	max penetration at E1 (mm)	Energi level E2 (joules)	Max penetration at E2 (mm)
KR1	24	7	36	20*
KR1+SP1	24	KR1=7, SP1=0*	KR1=36, SP1 = N/A	KR1=20*, SP1= N/A
KR2	33	7	50	20*
KR2+SP2	33	KR2=7, SP2=0*	KR2=50, SP1 = N/A	KR2=20*, SP2= N/A
KR3	43	7	65	20*
KR3+SP3	43	KR3=7, SP3=0*	KR3=65, SP3 = N/A	KR3=20*, SP3= N/A

 

The Demand for Stab-Proof Clothing

The demand for stab-proof clothing is on the rise, not only in professional settings like policing and protection services but also in everyday life. With knife crime soaring over the last decade and gang crime on the rise, many people no longer feel safe in certain areas or postcodes.

Over the past decade, 38% of all crime-related deaths involved the use of a sharp instrument, highlighting the need to protect yourself with stab-resistant plates or vests. Titan Depot's anti-stab PPE and stab-resistant clothing allow you to go about your daily life feeling safer without the inconvenience of cumbersome protective vests. Our stab-resistant vests are lightweight and discrete, providing effective protection underneath your clothes.

Titan Depot's stab-resistant clothing has been designed to be discreet to both the wearer and any potential attacker, offering added protection for everyday life without hindering your activities. Our stab-proof plates slip easily under your top while providing adequate stab resistance. You might forget you're wearing them, but in the worst-case scenario, you'll have the protection that could save your life.

Our stab-resistant clothing, stab-proof vests, and anti-stab PPE are suitable for the general public but have been specifically designed for professional environments. Recent terror incidents and knife-related crimes emphasize the need for police and frontline professionals to have ample protection. Wearing Titan Depot's protective clothing provides peace of mind and a greater chance of survival in the unlikely event of knife crime or a violent attack. All Titan Depot stab-resistant products undergo extensive quality and safety checks to ensure their effectiveness.

Though not specifically tested, our stab-proof protective products offer increased protection against other threats, including tear resistance, puncture resistance, circular blade cut resistance, impact resistance, abrasion resistance, straight blade cut resistance, and spike resistance.

Titan Depot's stab-resistant clothing and stab-proof PPE are crucial, much like a seatbelt in a car. We don't assume you'll ever be a crime victim, but we acknowledge that accidents can happen, and our gear offers the best chance of survival.

 

Stab-Resistant Clothing and Protective Gear

Our range of stab-proof vests and stab-resistant clothing sets the gold standard for protection, vital for professionals. Ensure the correct levels of PPE are always used to prepare your workforce and reduce the risk of injury. All our protective clothing ranges have undergone extensive

 

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