I. Core Protection Principle of Riot Suits

1. Three-Layer Composite Protection Structure
   • Outer Layer: Made of high-strength polyester canvas or aramid wear-resistant fabric, resisting scratches from sharp instruments and brick impacts, with waterproof and stain-resistant properties, suitable for complex outdoor environments;
   • Middle Layer: Filled with EVA buffer foam or high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plates, dispersing the impact force of sticks and blunt weapons, reducing blunt trauma;
   • Inner Layer: Adopts breathable mesh cloth, improving wearing comfort, quickly wicking sweat and dissipating heat, avoiding stuffiness during long-term duty.
2. Key Part Reinforced Protection

1. Vulnerable joints such as shoulders, elbows, knees and shins are equipped with hard protective gear (aluminum alloy or engineering plastic material) to form local key protection, preventing joint fractures or dislocations; the neck is equipped with a cut-resistant neck guard, and the face can be matched with a riot face shield to achieve integrated head-neck-shoulder protection.
2. Tactical Flexible Design

1. Adopts a modular splicing structure, with Velcro adjustment straps at the waist and wrists, suitable for personnel of different body types; the back is reserved with heat dissipation vents, and the armpits are made of elastic fabric, ensuring that tactical movements such as bending, running and blocking are not restricted.

II. Core Classifications and Applicable Scenarios of Riot Suits

1. Lightweight Riot Suit

1. Weighing about 3-5kg, the protection level complies with EN 14120 standard, the outer layer is wear-resistant polyester fabric, the middle layer is light EVA buffer layer, and only joints are equipped with hard protective gear. Suitable for low-risk scenarios such as daily patrols and small-scale rally control, it has the advantages of light weight and breathability, no obvious fatigue during long-term wearing, and no impact on basic law enforcement actions.
2. Heavy-Duty Riot Suit

1. Weighing about 8-12kg, the protection level reaches EN 14120 Level 3, the outer layer is made of aramid cut-resistant fabric, the middle layer is HDPE hard buffer plate, and all key parts of the body are fully covered with hard protective gear, with cut-resistant, stab-resistant and impact-resistant performance. Suitable for high-risk scenarios such as large-scale riots and violent conflicts, it needs to be used with riot shields and riot helmets to provide full-body hardcore protection for personnel.
2. Special Riot Suit

1. Upgraded based on heavy-duty riot suits, integrating flame-retardant and chemical liquid splash-proof functions, some models are equipped with tactical vest interfaces, which can be installed with bulletproof plates to achieve "riot + bulletproof" dual protection. Suitable for extreme environment riot control tasks (such as flammable and explosive areas, chemical pollution sites), it is the core equipment of special riot control forces.

III. Core Materials of Riot Suits: Technical Balance Between Protection and Comfort

IV. Global Mainstream Certification Standards for Riot Suits

1. European EN 14120 Standard: The most authoritative special standard for riot suits in the world, divided into 3 levels according to impact resistance and cut resistance, clearly specifying the material wear resistance, buffer performance and impact resistance indicators of joint protective gear, and must be marked with CE label to enter the European market.
2. North American NIJ 0115.00 Standard: A special certification standard for riot equipment, focusing on stab-resistant and blunt impact resistance performance testing, requiring riot suits to resist continuous strikes from 12-pound sticks, and is the core basis for North American military and police procurement.
3. Middle East SABER Certification: Mandatory in Saudi Arabia, UAE and other countries. It is necessary to complete Product Conformity Certification (PC) and Shipment Conformity Certification (SC). The label must be marked with Arabic protection level, size range and high temperature resistance parameters, suitable for the high-temperature and sandy use environment in the Middle East.

V. Core Points for Selecting Riot Suits

1. Match Mission Risk Level: Choose lightweight riot suits for low-risk patrols; choose heavy-duty riot suits for high-risk conflicts; choose special riot suits for extreme environment tasks, avoiding excessive protection affecting mobility.
2. Balance Protection and Comfort: Prioritize styles with breathable mesh inner layer and back heat dissipation vents to ensure comfort during long-term duty; joint protective gear should be detachable for daily maintenance and replacement.
3. Adapt to Combat Environment: Choose lightweight and breathable styles for high-temperature areas; choose fleece-lined warm styles for alpine areas; choose outer waterproof coating styles for rainy areas to ensure protection stability in different environments.
4. Recognize Compliant Certifications: Exports need to match target market certifications (EN 14120/NIJ 0115.00/SABER), and domestic procurement must comply with the public security department's "Police Riot Suit" standard to avoid failure to be equipped due to lack of certifications.