IMPACT 2 – Ballistic and Stab-Resistant Vest - Size XL

DTF Protection IMPACT 2 – Ballistic and Stab-Resistant Vest | Size XL Serious Protection for Serious People There is a growing segment of the population that understands a simple truth: waiting for danger to arrive is not a strategy. The DTF Protection IMPACT 2 was created for people who have already made the decision to take their personal safety into their own hands — and who demand that the equipment they choose actually works. Not marketing claims. Not replica gear. Independently tested, independently certified, independently verified protection — available on the civilian market for the first time in the history of the European Union. DTF Protection is the civilian division of DTF Solutions, a Warsaw-based company that spent over 15 years as a trusted supplier to NATO military and law enforcement units across Europe. The engineers behind the IMPACT 2 did not adapt a military product for civilian sale. They started from scratch — with civilian anthropometry, civilian use cases, civilian legal requirements, and civilian threat statistics — and built a vest specifically for the world most people actually live in. Size XL — Maximum Coverage for Larger Builds Size XL is engineered for a waist circumference of 100 to 107 cm, addressing a body type that has historically been underserved by the ballistic protection market. The front panel reaches 38 cm in height and the rear panel 42 cm, delivering a total certified protection area of 3,384 cm² — the largest soft-armour coverage zone in the standard IMPACT 2 range. This expanded surface area means that more of the torso's critical anatomy — the cardiac structures, pulmonary tissue, hepatic region, and renal zone — falls within the protected footprint. Despite the larger panel dimensions, the protection standard does not change. Size XL stops 9mm Luger ammunition at 436 m/s, resists high-velocity fragments classified under STANAG 2920 at V50 exceeding 500 m/s, and provides certified resistance to edged weapon attacks at the S1 level — 24 joules per NIJ 0115.00. Every protection claim is backed by independent testing conducted at AITEX, an accredited ballistic laboratory in Spain, not by the manufacturer. Weight and Wearability at XL Scale The total weight of the IMPACT 2 in size XL is approximately 2.35 kg, with the ballistic inserts accounting for around 1.93 kg of that figure. The areal density of the ballistic material is 5.7 kg/m² across all sizes — meaning the weight scales proportionally with the protection area, not disproportionately. The larger the vest, the more coverage it provides; the weight increase reflects this directly rather than representing any loss of material efficiency. Wearability at this size is actively supported by the Outlast® thermal regulation lining on the inner surface of the carrier. Outlast® is a phase-change material first developed for NASA to manage temperature extremes in the space environment. Applied to the IMPACT 2, it functions as an active thermal buffer — storing excess body heat during exertion and releasing it when the wearer cools, rather than simply directing sweat away from the skin. For a vest worn across a full working day by someone with a larger body mass generating correspondingly more heat, this distinction is practically significant. Concealed Carry at XL — It Is Possible One of the common assumptions about larger-size ballistic vests is that discreet wear becomes impractical. The IMPACT 2 challenges this directly. The carrier is designed with a deliberately slim profile — no external pouches, no tactical attachment points, no protruding hardware. The wide Velcro cummerbund adjusts precisely across the full waist range for size XL, distributing the vest evenly around the torso and preventing the bunching or gapping that compromises both comfort and concealment. The vest contains no metal elements whatsoever, eliminating the risk of detection by standard electromagnetic screening systems. Build Your Protection System The IMPACT 2 is architected as an expandable protection platform. Two supplementary accessories integrate directly with the XL carrier: the NUTCRACKER groin protection module and the CORESET ballistic belt. When the threat environment justifies it, these additions extend certified ballistic coverage to the lower abdomen and lateral torso — areas that standard vest geometry cannot reach. The base vest handles the core; the accessories extend the perimeter. Sealed, Certified, and Ready The ballistic inserts arrive in hermetically sealed packaging that has never been opened since leaving the factory. This is not a formality — it is a guarantee of material integrity. Aramid fibres are sensitive to moisture and UV degradation; hermetic sealing eliminates both risks during storage and transit. The sealed insert can be placed inside the carrier through the packaging to test fit before the seal is broken. This step is important and should not be skipped. An opened insert is non-returnable — verify the fit in size XL before breaking the seal. The Legal Picture — Clear and Simple The IMPACT 2 carries a CE mark under EU PPE Regulation 2016/425 at Category III level — the classification that applies to equipment protecting against mortal hazards. Conformity assessment was independently conducted by AITEX (EU Notified Body 0161) in Spain. CE certificate number: 24/07868/00/0161. The product is classified as a civilian item under EU Regulation 2021/821, dual-use category 1A005.a. The legal conclusion is straightforward: any adult civilian in the European Union can purchase, own, and wear this vest without a permit, licence, registration, or any form of prior authorisation. Key Advantages Triple certified protection: 9mm ballistic, fragment (FSP 1.1g V50 > 500 m/s), knife (S1 blade @ 24J) 100% aramid ballistic insert — independently tested and certified by AITEX laboratory, Spain CE Category III certified — highest EU PPE classification, certificate no. 24/07868/00/0161 No permit required — fully legal for civilian purchase and use across the EU Sized for waist circumference 100–107 cm — front panel 38 cm / rear panel 42 cm Total protection area: 3,384 cm² — largest in the standard IMPACT 2 range Total vest weight: approx. 2.35 kg Outlast® phase-change thermal regulation lining — NASA-origin active comfort technology No metal components — undetectable by standard electromagnetic screening Slim-profile carrier — concealable under everyday clothing even at XL dimensions Hermetically sealed inserts — factory integrity guaranteed on delivery Expandable with NUTCRACKER (groin) and CORESET (ballistic belt) accessories Ballistic insert service life: up to 7 years from manufacture date Warranty: 24 months standard, extendable to 7 years via annual inspection programme Manufacturer: Squared Sp. z o.o. for DTF Protection — Warsaw, Poland Basic Product Data Product: DTF Protection IMPACT 2 Type: Civilian ballistic, fragment-resistant and stab-resistant vest Size: XL (waist circumference 100–107 cm) Ballistic protection: 9 mm Luger @ 436 m/s Fragment protection: FSP 1.1g V50 > 500 m/s (STANAG 2920) Stab protection: S1 blade @ 24J (NIJ 0115.00) Ballistic material: 100% Aramid Total vest weight: approx. 2.35 kg Ballistic insert weight: approx. 1.93 kg (+/- 5%) Front panel height: 38 cm Rear panel height: 42 cm Total protection area: 3,384 cm² Carrier material: Nylon, Polyester, Outlast® fabric Metal components: None CE certification: Yes — Category III, certificate no. 24/07868/00/0161 Colour: Black