NIJ Level IIIA. Ultra-Lightweight. Waterproof. Buoyant. Built-In Trauma Pad.
Critical Side Protection—Engineered for Real-World Threats
These proprietary 6x6 soft armor panels are specifically designed to safeguard your vital side organs—an area commonly left exposed by standard armor configurations. Whether you're operating in high-risk environments or building a truly complete protective system, these panels are an essential upgrade.
Each panel includes an integrated padded trauma pad to reduce blunt force impact and backface deformation, enhancing both comfort and survivability in close-contact engagements.
Stacked Protection: Designed to Pair with SMC Hard Plates
When worn beneath SMC’s proprietary 6x6 hard armor plates, these soft panels create a layered defense system. While stacking two NIJ Level IIIA-rated components doesn’t increase the certified threat level, it does significantly reduce trauma from contact shots and provides enhanced resistance against repeated strikes from high-caliber handgun rounds and shrapnel.
Specifications
• Dimensions: 6" x 6"
• Protection Level: NIJ Level IIIA (Stops .44 Magnum and all lesser handgun threats)
• Function: Worn beneath a hard plate to absorb blunt impact
• Construction: Sealed, waterproof composite with built-in trauma pad
• Buoyancy: Fully floatable
• Compatibility: Fits most 6x6 side plate pouches and carriers
• Sold as: One pair (left and right)
Why Choose This Product
Side impacts are fast and deadly. These soft panels provide critical coverage without adding weight or bulk—and when combined with SMC’s hard plates, they offer top-tier resistance against high-energy blunt trauma and fragmentation.
Layer Up. Protect What Most Systems Ignore.
Finish your loadout with side protection that absorbs, resists, and floats—no compromises.