Our Rimelig option is made of p-Aramid Fibers and is available at both Level II and Level IIIA protection levels, which both provide multi-hit protection. The Rimelig is the most budget option of the three, making it a solid entry-level soft armor option, while still staying true to the goal of soft armor: Reliable lightweight protection, at just 0.45” thick and weighing 1.24 pounds.
The next level up is the Slim, which is made of two separate Aramid laminates joined together for greater strength. The symmetrical design of our Slim armor gives it a bidirectional capability, meaning it's perfect for use in a backpack, where you might use it on your back, or in front of you as a shield (slim armor panels will still have a "strike face" label, though it will be equally effective from either side, making it perfect for use in armored backpacks or bags). It provides Level IIIA protection and is only 0.36” and 1.25 pounds in our 10x12 ASC model.
Finally, for our most advanced option, the Hybrid is constructed from industry-leading materials from Honeywell Spectra Shield®, Honeywell Gold Shield®, and other ballistic fabric from respected manufacturers. The exceptional quality of these materials makes for an especially capable panel. The result is an ultra-thin and ultra-light piece of soft armor at 0.25” thick, 1.04 pounds.

SPECIFICATIONS

Material
- Rimelig: p-Aramid Fibers
- Slim: two separate Aramid
- Hybrid: Honeywell Spectra Shield®, Honeywell Gold Shield®, and other ballistic fabric from respected manufacturers
Protection
- Level II (Rimelig): 124-grain 9mm FMJ RN bullets with a velocity of 1305 ft/s (± 30 ft/s) and with 158-grain .357 Magnum Jacketed Soft Point (JSP) bullets with a velocity of 1430 ft/s (± 30 ft/s)
- Level IIIA (Rimelig, Slim & Hybrid): 125-grain .357 SIG FMJ flat-nose bullets with a velocity of 1470 ft/s (± 30 ft/s) and with 240-grain .44 Magnum Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) bullets with a velocity of 1430 ft/s (± 30 ft/s)
Capability: Multi-hit protection
Dimensions (chart below)
Shelf life: 5 years
Manufactured: United States

AR500 Armor Soft Body Armor

For lightweight protection that’s easy to carry, AR500 Armor’s soft armor (specifications below) options give you the most value for the least sacrifice in affordability and stopping power.

Multiple soft armor types are available to choose from, each of which uses a different soft armor material with different weights and protection levels. However, there are similarities across each option: Every panel is either rated at Level II and Level IIIA (two handgun threat levels from the NIJ recommendations). Every soft armor panel is cut, sewn, and assembled in-house. And, like ceramic and polyethylene hard armor, these panels all have a 5-year shelf life.

Our Rimelig option is made of p-Aramid Fibers and is available at both Level II and Level IIIA protection levels, which both provide multi-hit protection. The Rimelig is the most budget option of the three, making it a solid entry-level soft armor option, while still staying true to the goal of soft armor: Reliable lightweight protection, at just 0.45” thick and weighing 1.24 pounds.
The next level up is the Slim, which is made of two separate Aramid laminates joined together for greater strength. The symmetrical design of our Slim armor gives it a bidirectional capability, meaning it's perfect for use in a backpack, where you might use it on your back, or in front of you as a shield (slim armor panels will still have a "strike face" label, though it will be equally effective from either side, making it perfect for use in armored backpacks or bags). It provides Level IIIA protection and is only 0.36” and 1.25 pounds in our 10x12 ASC model.
Finally, for our most advanced option, the Hybrid is constructed from industry-leading materials from Honeywell Spectra Shield®, Honeywell Gold Shield®, and other ballistic fabric from respected manufacturers. The exceptional quality of these materials makes for an especially capable panel. The result is an ultra-thin and ultra-light piece of soft armor at 0.25” thick, 1.04 pounds.

SPECIFICATIONS

Material
- Rimelig: p-Aramid Fibers
- Slim: two separate Aramid
- Hybrid: Honeywell Spectra Shield®, Honeywell Gold Shield®, and other ballistic fabric from respected manufacturers
Protection
- Level II (Rimelig): 124-grain 9mm FMJ RN bullets with a velocity of 1305 ft/s (± 30 ft/s) and with 158-grain .357 Magnum Jacketed Soft Point (JSP) bullets with a velocity of 1430 ft/s (± 30 ft/s)
- Level IIIA (Rimelig, Slim & Hybrid): 125-grain .357 SIG FMJ flat-nose bullets with a velocity of 1470 ft/s (± 30 ft/s) and with 240-grain .44 Magnum Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) bullets with a velocity of 1430 ft/s (± 30 ft/s)
Capability: Multi-hit protection
Dimensions (chart below)
Shelf life: 5 years
Manufactured: United States

Product Comparisons

Body Armor	Thickness (all)	10"x12"	11"x14"	11"x15" (backpack)
II Rimelig	0.45"	1.24 lbs	n/a	n/a
IIIA Rimelig	0.55"	1.43 lbs	1.75 lbs	1.95 lbs
IIIA Slim	0.36"	1.25 lbs	1.54 lbs	1.76 lbs
IIIA Hybrid	0.25"	1.04 lbs	1.30 lbs	1.47 lbs