ArmorLite FlexGuard Stab-Proof Covert Vest – Flexible Body Armor (Purchased in Grey)
After researching online, I came across this website, and all the vests looked impressive. The reviews were very encouraging as well. Yes, the vest is expensive—even on sale—but the peace of mind it offers in a dangerous situation is worth every penny.
When the vest arrived about two weeks later, my initial reaction was concern. The grey version shown on the website looks almost like a simple T-shirt, while the video shows a vest with Velcro and buckles. I assumed the video was just demonstrating the product line in general. Because of this, I worried at first that the wrong item had been sent.
We purchased the vest for our son, who wears size L and is 6'6" with a slim build. Since he was away, we had my wife try it on (she’s much smaller and petite) so we could send him pictures and give him an impression of it. On her, the vest looked bulky, and we thought it might look the same on him.
However, we couldn’t have been more wrong.
When he finally tried it on, the vest fit him perfectly. Once he put a T-shirt over it, we were genuinely amazed—you could hardly tell he was wearing anything underneath. It contoured extremely well to his body, and the concealment was excellent. He said it was very comfortable, and his movement remained free and natural. Even when sitting down, he felt no restriction, as the flexible internal plates move with the body.
When holding the vest off the body, you can tell it's a bit thicker and has some weight, but very minimal—he compared it to wearing a thick coat. The plates can be removed through a zip along the bottom, which makes washing the vest simple.
Overall, we are extremely pleased and impressed with this purchase. Our only suggestion would be for the website photos to show more detailed angles—front, back, sides, and the Velcro adjustment system—to give buyers a clearer understanding of what they will receive.
PLEASE NOTE The photos are of my wife wearing it so it looks bulky these are just to show the Velcro straps and shape of vest