Segmented Armor Plates: Instead of using one large, rigid piece of material to protect areas like the shoulders, elbows, and knees, riot gear uses smaller, overlapping plates. These plates slide over each other like scales, allowing for a near-full range of motion while maintaining continuous coverage.
Strategic Padding Placement: High-density foam pads are strategically placed to protect bony prominences and vital organs, but they are carefully cut and positioned to avoid impeding movement at the joints. The areas directly in the joint crease (inside elbow, behind knee) are protected by flexible, slash-resistant materials.
Ergonomic Pre-Curving: Armor plates for limbs are not flat; they are pre-curved to match the natural shape of the arm or leg. This anatomical contouring reduces bulk and prevents the armor from digging into the body or catching on itself during movement.
Breathable and Flexible Base Garment: The protective pads are mounted onto a overall-style base garment made from strong, yet flexible and breathable materials like Cordura nylon. This foundation suit allows for comfortable movement and wicks moisture away from the body.
