As a company certified to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards, VestGuard UK must continually ensure the products meet the criteria and protection levels required. 

Regular product testing both in-house and independently through ISO17025 accredited laboratories validates conformity and strengthens customer confidence in supplied products.

VestGuard is the only UK manufacturer certified to the National Institute of Justice to Level IV (4).

As one of the largest manufacturers in the world, VestGuard ensures each batch is tested for compliance.

Through constant feedback and research into the needs of the customer, VestGuard has patented an anti-blunt trauma system that is unique to VestGuard body armour.  Incorporated into every set, the pioneering design provides up to 60% safer results than the tested NIJ standards, with no obvious difference in weight or thickness.

Everything VestGuard does behind the scenes is done to make sure the customer receives the best possible product on the market.

Ballistic components

All body armour is now heat-sealed using ultra-sonic welding, for protection against water submersion, improving the life of the armour and reducing the impact of environmental conditions such as temperature and moisture that could affect the performance of each vest.

CE Marked

VestGuard UK are one of the only British manufacturer's of Body Armour to have attained CE Marking on their products. VestGuard not only met the standards set by the EC-Type Examination, but surpassed them, scoring the highest attainable classification 'Excellent' in every category of Ergonomic Testing for the 'Ultra-Covert Vest'.

ISO 9001:2008

VestGuard UK have been certified to ISO 9001:2008. This is a quality management system that is understood by management and employees at all levels and is closely linked to the business plan and to customers’ needs.

The quality management system ensures that all Body Armour undergoes the same manufacturing and sales process.