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CIBV Cataphract 3.0 Bulletproof Vest — Level 3A Hybrid Soft Armor & Plate Carrier
The CIBV Cataphract 3.0 is a hybrid Level 3A bulletproof vest you configure piece by piece — overlapping pockets take soft armor panels, 10x12" hard plates, or both. Choose PE-X, Flexcore, or Anti-Stab NIJ-tested panels, then extend coverage with shoulder/collar, throat, arm, and groin add-ons for true 360° protection.
PROTECTION
NIJ-TESTED LEVEL 3A SOFT ARMOR
HYBRID
SOFT PANELS, PLATES OR BOTH
COVERAGE
360° + MODULAR ADD-ONS
FIT
M-XL, FOUR COLORWAYS
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CATAPHRACT 3.0
The Cataphract 3.0 is a modular tactical vest that replaces three purchases — a Level IIIA bulletproof vest, a plate carrier, and a stab-resistant vest. Overlapping hybrid pockets run NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft armor, 10×12" rifle plates, or both, while a full ecosystem of ballistic add-ons extends coverage to collar, throat, arms, and groin. Independently lab-tested. Built to fight in, bought once.
Protection
Level IIIA
Coverage
360° + Add-Ons
Up-Armor
Soft, Hard or Both
Armor Warranty
Up to 5 Years
CATAPHRACT 3.0
The Cataphract 3.0 is a modular tactical vest that replaces three purchases — a Level IIIA bulletproof vest, a plate carrier, and a stab-resistant vest. Overlapping hybrid pockets run NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft armor, 10×12" rifle plates, or both, while a full ecosystem of ballistic add-ons extends coverage to collar, throat, arms, and groin. Independently lab-tested. Built to fight in, bought once.
Protection
Level IIIA
Coverage
360° + Add-Ons
Up-Armor
Soft, Hard or Both
Armor Warranty
Up to 5 Years
CATAPHRACT 3.0
The Cataphract 3.0 is a modular tactical vest that replaces three purchases — a Level IIIA bulletproof vest, a plate carrier, and a stab-resistant vest. Overlapping hybrid pockets run NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft armor, 10×12" rifle plates, or both, while a full ecosystem of ballistic add-ons extends coverage to collar, throat, arms, and groin. Independently lab-tested. Built to fight in, bought once.
Protection
Level IIIA
Coverage
360° + Add-Ons
Up-Armor
Soft, Hard or Both
Armor Warranty
Up to 5 Years
CATAPHRACT 3.0
The Cataphract 3.0 is a modular tactical vest that replaces three purchases — a Level IIIA bulletproof vest, a plate carrier, and a stab-resistant vest. Overlapping hybrid pockets run NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft armor, 10×12" rifle plates, or both, while a full ecosystem of ballistic add-ons extends coverage to collar, throat, arms, and groin. Independently lab-tested. Built to fight in, bought once.
Protection
Level IIIA
Coverage
360° + Add-Ons
Up-Armor
Soft, Hard or Both
Armor Warranty
Up to 5 Years
NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA Tested
Soft Panels, Rifle Plates or Both
Stab-Resistant Panel Option
360° Overlapping Coverage
NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA Tested
Soft Panels, Rifle Plates or Both
Stab-Resistant Panel Option
360° Overlapping Coverage
NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA Tested
Soft Panels, Rifle Plates or Both
Stab-Resistant Panel Option
360° Overlapping Coverage
NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA Tested
Soft Panels, Rifle Plates or Both
Stab-Resistant Panel Option
360° Overlapping Coverage
01
KEY FEATURES
Level IIIA stopping power — independently lab-tested to NIJ 0101.06: stops 9mm, .357 SIG, .45 and .44 Magnum handgun rounds
Three panel options — PE-X for the best value, Flexcore for the thinnest profile, or Anti-Stab for combined ballistic and edged-blade defense (NIJ 0115.00 tested)
Hybrid armor pockets — run soft panels for patrol, drop in 10×12" Level III/III+/IV rifle plates for high-threat calls, or stack both. One vest, no carrier swap
Build your own protective system — modular NIJ-tested add-ons for shoulder/collar, throat, arms and groin take coverage far beyond a standard body armor vest
360° overlapping coverage — four-piece soft armor wraps the torso, side panels overlapping front and back: no gaps, no shifting
Quick-release, quick-swap — ROC buckles for rapid don/doff and emergency release, QUASM front flap for placard swaps in seconds, laser-cut MOLLE throughout
All-day comfort — Coolmax 3D-embossed liner moves air and sheds pressure points; four colorways in high-tenacity Cordura laminate
02
SPECIFICATIONS
Cataphract 3.0 Modular Tactical Vest
Third-generation CIBV hybrid platform: a bulletproof vest, plate carrier and stab-resistant vest in one modular system. High-tenacity Cordura laminate shell, Coolmax 3D comfort liner, ROC quick-release hardware and a full ballistic add-on ecosystem.
Protection: NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA · Anti-Stab option (NIJ 0115.00 L1)
Armor Pockets: Soft panels, 10×12" hard plates, or both
Add-Ons: Shoulder/Collar, Throat, Arms, Groin
Hardware: ROC quick-release buckles, QUASM front flap, laser-cut MOLLE
Colors: Black, Ranger Green, Multicam, Black Multicam
Sizes: M – XL
03
SPECIFICATIONS
Ballistic Protection
Threat Level
NIJ 0101.06 IIIA + Anti-Stab Option
Stops Up To
.44 Magnum (Blade & Spike Optional)
Coverage
360° + Modular Add-Ons
Armor Pockets
Soft Panels, 10×12" Plates or Both
Build & Fit
Carrier Material
High-Tenacity Cordura Laminate
Panel Options
PE-X / Flexcore / Anti-Stab
Add-Ons
Shoulder/Collar · Throat · Arms · Groin
Colorways
BLK · RG · MC · MC Black
Sizes
M – XL
01
KEY FEATURES
Level IIIA stopping power — independently lab-tested to NIJ 0101.06: stops 9mm, .357 SIG, .45 and .44 Magnum handgun rounds
Three panel options — PE-X for the best value, Flexcore for the thinnest profile, or Anti-Stab for combined ballistic and edged-blade defense (NIJ 0115.00 tested)
Hybrid armor pockets — run soft panels for patrol, drop in 10×12" Level III/III+/IV rifle plates for high-threat calls, or stack both. One vest, no carrier swap
Build your own protective system — modular NIJ-tested add-ons for shoulder/collar, throat, arms and groin take coverage far beyond a standard body armor vest
360° overlapping coverage — four-piece soft armor wraps the torso, side panels overlapping front and back: no gaps, no shifting
Quick-release, quick-swap — ROC buckles for rapid don/doff and emergency release, QUASM front flap for placard swaps in seconds, laser-cut MOLLE throughout
All-day comfort — Coolmax 3D-embossed liner moves air and sheds pressure points; four colorways in high-tenacity Cordura laminate
02
SPECIFICATIONS
Cataphract 3.0 Modular Tactical Vest
Third-generation CIBV hybrid platform: a bulletproof vest, plate carrier and stab-resistant vest in one modular system. High-tenacity Cordura laminate shell, Coolmax 3D comfort liner, ROC quick-release hardware and a full ballistic add-on ecosystem.
Protection: NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA · Anti-Stab option (NIJ 0115.00 L1)
Armor Pockets: Soft panels, 10×12" hard plates, or both
Add-Ons: Shoulder/Collar, Throat, Arms, Groin
Hardware: ROC quick-release buckles, QUASM front flap, laser-cut MOLLE
Colors: Black, Ranger Green, Multicam, Black Multicam
Sizes: M – XL
03
SPECIFICATIONS
Ballistic Protection
Threat Level
NIJ 0101.06 IIIA + Anti-Stab Option
Stops Up To
.44 Magnum (Blade & Spike Optional)
Coverage
360° + Modular Add-Ons
Armor Pockets
Soft Panels, 10×12" Plates or Both
Build & Fit
Carrier Material
High-Tenacity Cordura Laminate
Panel Options
PE-X / Flexcore / Anti-Stab
Add-Ons
Shoulder/Collar · Throat · Arms · Groin
Colorways
BLK · RG · MC · MC Black
Sizes
M – XL
01
KEY FEATURES
Level IIIA stopping power — independently lab-tested to NIJ 0101.06: stops 9mm, .357 SIG, .45 and .44 Magnum handgun rounds
Three panel options — PE-X for the best value, Flexcore for the thinnest profile, or Anti-Stab for combined ballistic and edged-blade defense (NIJ 0115.00 tested)
Hybrid armor pockets — run soft panels for patrol, drop in 10×12" Level III/III+/IV rifle plates for high-threat calls, or stack both. One vest, no carrier swap
Build your own protective system — modular NIJ-tested add-ons for shoulder/collar, throat, arms and groin take coverage far beyond a standard body armor vest
360° overlapping coverage — four-piece soft armor wraps the torso, side panels overlapping front and back: no gaps, no shifting
Quick-release, quick-swap — ROC buckles for rapid don/doff and emergency release, QUASM front flap for placard swaps in seconds, laser-cut MOLLE throughout
All-day comfort — Coolmax 3D-embossed liner moves air and sheds pressure points; four colorways in high-tenacity Cordura laminate
02
SPECIFICATIONS
Cataphract 3.0 Modular Tactical Vest
Third-generation CIBV hybrid platform: a bulletproof vest, plate carrier and stab-resistant vest in one modular system. High-tenacity Cordura laminate shell, Coolmax 3D comfort liner, ROC quick-release hardware and a full ballistic add-on ecosystem.
Protection: NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA · Anti-Stab option (NIJ 0115.00 L1)
Armor Pockets: Soft panels, 10×12" hard plates, or both
Add-Ons: Shoulder/Collar, Throat, Arms, Groin
Hardware: ROC quick-release buckles, QUASM front flap, laser-cut MOLLE
Colors: Black, Ranger Green, Multicam, Black Multicam
Sizes: M – XL
03
SPECIFICATIONS
Ballistic Protection
Threat Level
NIJ 0101.06 IIIA + Anti-Stab Option
Stops Up To
.44 Magnum (Blade & Spike Optional)
Coverage
360° + Modular Add-Ons
Armor Pockets
Soft Panels, 10×12" Plates or Both
Build & Fit
Carrier Material
High-Tenacity Cordura Laminate
Panel Options
PE-X / Flexcore / Anti-Stab
Add-Ons
Shoulder/Collar · Throat · Arms · Groin
Colorways
BLK · RG · MC · MC Black
Sizes
M – XL
01
KEY FEATURES
Level IIIA stopping power — independently lab-tested to NIJ 0101.06: stops 9mm, .357 SIG, .45 and .44 Magnum handgun rounds
Three panel options — PE-X for the best value, Flexcore for the thinnest profile, or Anti-Stab for combined ballistic and edged-blade defense (NIJ 0115.00 tested)
Hybrid armor pockets — run soft panels for patrol, drop in 10×12" Level III/III+/IV rifle plates for high-threat calls, or stack both. One vest, no carrier swap
Build your own protective system — modular NIJ-tested add-ons for shoulder/collar, throat, arms and groin take coverage far beyond a standard body armor vest
360° overlapping coverage — four-piece soft armor wraps the torso, side panels overlapping front and back: no gaps, no shifting
Quick-release, quick-swap — ROC buckles for rapid don/doff and emergency release, QUASM front flap for placard swaps in seconds, laser-cut MOLLE throughout
All-day comfort — Coolmax 3D-embossed liner moves air and sheds pressure points; four colorways in high-tenacity Cordura laminate
02
SPECIFICATIONS
Cataphract 3.0 Modular Tactical Vest
Third-generation CIBV hybrid platform: a bulletproof vest, plate carrier and stab-resistant vest in one modular system. High-tenacity Cordura laminate shell, Coolmax 3D comfort liner, ROC quick-release hardware and a full ballistic add-on ecosystem.
Protection: NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA · Anti-Stab option (NIJ 0115.00 L1)
Armor Pockets: Soft panels, 10×12" hard plates, or both
Add-Ons: Shoulder/Collar, Throat, Arms, Groin
Hardware: ROC quick-release buckles, QUASM front flap, laser-cut MOLLE
Colors: Black, Ranger Green, Multicam, Black Multicam
Sizes: M – XL
03
SPECIFICATIONS
Ballistic Protection
Threat Level
NIJ 0101.06 IIIA + Anti-Stab Option
Stops Up To
.44 Magnum (Blade & Spike Optional)
Coverage
360° + Modular Add-Ons
Armor Pockets
Soft Panels, 10×12" Plates or Both
Build & Fit
Carrier Material
High-Tenacity Cordura Laminate
Panel Options
PE-X / Flexcore / Anti-Stab
Add-Ons
Shoulder/Collar · Throat · Arms · Groin
Colorways
BLK · RG · MC · MC Black
Sizes
M – XL
ARMOR OPTIONS COMPARISON CHART
RECOMMENDED
PE-X
COST-EFFECTIVE PANEL PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HANDGUN ROUNDS AND KNIFE/BLADE IMPACTS.
Standout Features
Dual-Threat Protection – Level IIIA + Knife/Blade
Ballistic & Knife-Resistant Panel for Tactical Use
Stops Handgun & Knife Threats
Resists multiple handgun rounds (up to .44 Magnum) and knife/blade attacks with minimal penetration
NIJ.06 IIIA + NIJ.0115.00 S1 Tested - Lightweight, durable design
Enhanced Protection – Withstands repeated strikes at 0° & 45° angles
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
MOST POPULAR
Flexcore
PREMIUM NIJ.06 LEVEL IIIA PROTECTION WITH A ULTRA-THIN PANEL PROVIDING PROTECTION FROM ALL HANDGUNS
Standout Features
Level IIIA Protection
Ultra-Flexible & Lightweight Panels.
Aramid Flexcore™ is a Ace Link Armor proprietary technology utilizing what’s the best in ballistic fabrics.
Only 0.23” (5.8mm) thin – which is thinner than average smartphone.
It’s the most flexible and the thinnest panel you can get!
Stops Multiple .44 Magnum Rounds
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
HIGHEST PROTECTION
Anti-Stab
COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HANDGUNS AND HIGH-ENERGY SPIKE/STAB IMPACTS UP TO 36J OF ENERGY
Standout Features
Level IIIA + Stab1 Protection
Multi-Threat Stab-Proof Protection
Stops Handgun/Spike/Slash/Stab threats
Dual Protection structure will stop multiple rounds of various handgun threats (up to .44 magnum) as well as spike and edged blades of up to 36 joules of impact energy
Bulletproof NIJ.06 IIIA – Lightweight and Indestructible Ballistic Panels
Stab proof NIJ.0115 – Spike and Edge threats of strike energy up to 36 J
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
ARMOR OPTIONS COMPARISON CHART
RECOMMENDED
PE-X
COST-EFFECTIVE PANEL PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HANDGUN ROUNDS AND KNIFE/BLADE IMPACTS.
Standout Features
Dual-Threat Protection – Level IIIA + Knife/Blade
Ballistic & Knife-Resistant Panel for Tactical Use
Stops Handgun & Knife Threats
Resists multiple handgun rounds (up to .44 Magnum) and knife/blade attacks with minimal penetration
NIJ.06 IIIA + NIJ.0115.00 S1 Tested - Lightweight, durable design
Enhanced Protection – Withstands repeated strikes at 0° & 45° angles
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
MOST POPULAR
Flexcore
PREMIUM NIJ.06 LEVEL IIIA PROTECTION WITH A ULTRA-THIN PANEL PROVIDING PROTECTION FROM ALL HANDGUNS
Standout Features
Level IIIA Protection
Ultra-Flexible & Lightweight Panels.
Aramid Flexcore™ is a Ace Link Armor proprietary technology utilizing what’s the best in ballistic fabrics.
Only 0.23” (5.8mm) thin – which is thinner than average smartphone.
It’s the most flexible and the thinnest panel you can get!
Stops Multiple .44 Magnum Rounds
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
HIGHEST PROTECTION
Anti-Stab
COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HANDGUNS AND HIGH-ENERGY SPIKE/STAB IMPACTS UP TO 36J OF ENERGY
Standout Features
Level IIIA + Stab1 Protection
Multi-Threat Stab-Proof Protection
Stops Handgun/Spike/Slash/Stab threats
Dual Protection structure will stop multiple rounds of various handgun threats (up to .44 magnum) as well as spike and edged blades of up to 36 joules of impact energy
Bulletproof NIJ.06 IIIA – Lightweight and Indestructible Ballistic Panels
Stab proof NIJ.0115 – Spike and Edge threats of strike energy up to 36 J
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
ARMOR OPTIONS COMPARISON CHART
RECOMMENDED
PE-X
COST-EFFECTIVE PANEL PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HANDGUN ROUNDS AND KNIFE/BLADE IMPACTS.
Standout Features
Dual-Threat Protection – Level IIIA + Knife/Blade
Ballistic & Knife-Resistant Panel for Tactical Use
Stops Handgun & Knife Threats
Resists multiple handgun rounds (up to .44 Magnum) and knife/blade attacks with minimal penetration
NIJ.06 IIIA + NIJ.0115.00 S1 Tested - Lightweight, durable design
Enhanced Protection – Withstands repeated strikes at 0° & 45° angles
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
MOST POPULAR
Flexcore
PREMIUM NIJ.06 LEVEL IIIA PROTECTION WITH A ULTRA-THIN PANEL PROVIDING PROTECTION FROM ALL HANDGUNS
Standout Features
Level IIIA Protection
Ultra-Flexible & Lightweight Panels.
Aramid Flexcore™ is a Ace Link Armor proprietary technology utilizing what’s the best in ballistic fabrics.
Only 0.23” (5.8mm) thin – which is thinner than average smartphone.
It’s the most flexible and the thinnest panel you can get!
Stops Multiple .44 Magnum Rounds
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
HIGHEST PROTECTION
Anti-Stab
COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HANDGUNS AND HIGH-ENERGY SPIKE/STAB IMPACTS UP TO 36J OF ENERGY
Standout Features
Level IIIA + Stab1 Protection
Multi-Threat Stab-Proof Protection
Stops Handgun/Spike/Slash/Stab threats
Dual Protection structure will stop multiple rounds of various handgun threats (up to .44 magnum) as well as spike and edged blades of up to 36 joules of impact energy
Bulletproof NIJ.06 IIIA – Lightweight and Indestructible Ballistic Panels
Stab proof NIJ.0115 – Spike and Edge threats of strike energy up to 36 J
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
ARMOR OPTIONS COMPARISON CHART
RECOMMENDED
PE-X
COST-EFFECTIVE PANEL PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HANDGUN ROUNDS AND KNIFE/BLADE IMPACTS.
Standout Features
Dual-Threat Protection – Level IIIA + Knife/Blade
Ballistic & Knife-Resistant Panel for Tactical Use
Stops Handgun & Knife Threats
Resists multiple handgun rounds (up to .44 Magnum) and knife/blade attacks with minimal penetration
NIJ.06 IIIA + NIJ.0115.00 S1 Tested - Lightweight, durable design
Enhanced Protection – Withstands repeated strikes at 0° & 45° angles
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
MOST POPULAR
Flexcore
PREMIUM NIJ.06 LEVEL IIIA PROTECTION WITH A ULTRA-THIN PANEL PROVIDING PROTECTION FROM ALL HANDGUNS
Standout Features
Level IIIA Protection
Ultra-Flexible & Lightweight Panels.
Aramid Flexcore™ is a Ace Link Armor proprietary technology utilizing what’s the best in ballistic fabrics.
Only 0.23” (5.8mm) thin – which is thinner than average smartphone.
It’s the most flexible and the thinnest panel you can get!
Stops Multiple .44 Magnum Rounds
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
HIGHEST PROTECTION
Anti-Stab
COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HANDGUNS AND HIGH-ENERGY SPIKE/STAB IMPACTS UP TO 36J OF ENERGY
Standout Features
Level IIIA + Stab1 Protection
Multi-Threat Stab-Proof Protection
Stops Handgun/Spike/Slash/Stab threats
Dual Protection structure will stop multiple rounds of various handgun threats (up to .44 magnum) as well as spike and edged blades of up to 36 joules of impact energy
Bulletproof NIJ.06 IIIA – Lightweight and Indestructible Ballistic Panels
Stab proof NIJ.0115 – Spike and Edge threats of strike energy up to 36 J
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
MODULAR BY DESIGN
One Modular Tactical Vest, Every Mission
The CIBV Cataphract 3.0 is engineered for operators whose armor has to adapt. Hybrid pockets, three panel options, four colorways and a full ballistic add-on ecosystem scale a single vest from low-profile patrol to near full-body protection — and ROC quick-release buckles with the QUASM quick-swap front flap reconfigure it in minutes, not missions.
SCALABLE PROTECTION
From Soft Armor Patrol to Full Battle Rattle
Run it slick with Level IIIA soft panels for daily duty. Add 10×12" rifle plates when long guns enter the threat picture. Bolt on throat, arm and groin protection for entry work. The Coolmax 3D-embossed liner keeps air moving under all of it — because armor you won't wear protects nothing. One vest instead of three: that's the Cataphract math.
MODULAR BY DESIGN
One Modular Tactical Vest, Every Mission
The CIBV Cataphract 3.0 is engineered for operators whose armor has to adapt. Hybrid pockets, three panel options, four colorways and a full ballistic add-on ecosystem scale a single vest from low-profile patrol to near full-body protection — and ROC quick-release buckles with the QUASM quick-swap front flap reconfigure it in minutes, not missions.
SCALABLE PROTECTION
From Soft Armor Patrol to Full Battle Rattle
Run it slick with Level IIIA soft panels for daily duty. Add 10×12" rifle plates when long guns enter the threat picture. Bolt on throat, arm and groin protection for entry work. The Coolmax 3D-embossed liner keeps air moving under all of it — because armor you won't wear protects nothing. One vest instead of three: that's the Cataphract math.
MODULAR BY DESIGN
One Modular Tactical Vest, Every Mission
The CIBV Cataphract 3.0 is engineered for operators whose armor has to adapt. Hybrid pockets, three panel options, four colorways and a full ballistic add-on ecosystem scale a single vest from low-profile patrol to near full-body protection — and ROC quick-release buckles with the QUASM quick-swap front flap reconfigure it in minutes, not missions.
SCALABLE PROTECTION
From Soft Armor Patrol to Full Battle Rattle
Run it slick with Level IIIA soft panels for daily duty. Add 10×12" rifle plates when long guns enter the threat picture. Bolt on throat, arm and groin protection for entry work. The Coolmax 3D-embossed liner keeps air moving under all of it — because armor you won't wear protects nothing. One vest instead of three: that's the Cataphract math.
MODULAR BY DESIGN
One Modular Tactical Vest, Every Mission
The CIBV Cataphract 3.0 is engineered for operators whose armor has to adapt. Hybrid pockets, three panel options, four colorways and a full ballistic add-on ecosystem scale a single vest from low-profile patrol to near full-body protection — and ROC quick-release buckles with the QUASM quick-swap front flap reconfigure it in minutes, not missions.
SCALABLE PROTECTION
From Soft Armor Patrol to Full Battle Rattle
Run it slick with Level IIIA soft panels for daily duty. Add 10×12" rifle plates when long guns enter the threat picture. Bolt on throat, arm and groin protection for entry work. The Coolmax 3D-embossed liner keeps air moving under all of it — because armor you won't wear protects nothing. One vest instead of three: that's the Cataphract math.
HIGHLIGTHED FEATURES
[01]
Lab-Proven Ballistic Defense
Every panel option is independently lab-tested to NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA — stopping 9mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, .45 and .44 Magnum. Choose PE-X for the best value, Flexcore for the thinnest and most flexible profile, or the Anti-Stab dual-protection panel, which stopped 6 of 6 .44 Magnum rounds and 9 of 9 blade and spike impacts (NIJ 0115.00) in independent testing.
[02]
Hybrid Pockets — Soft, Hard, or Both
Most vests make you choose; the Cataphract 3.0's overlapping hybrid pockets don't. Run Level IIIA soft panels for low-profile duty, drop 10×12" hard plates into the isolated plate compartments when rifle threats appear, or stack both for maximum protection. One modular tactical vest replaces a bulletproof vest and a plate carrier — no carrier swap, no second purchase.
[03]
Build Your Own Protective System
Armor as a platform: start with the core vest, then bolt on NIJ-tested ballistic add-ons — shoulder/collar piece, throat guard, arm protection and groin panel — to extend Level IIIA coverage where standard vests leave you exposed. Rear zippers integrate modular back panels and backpacks. Build exactly what the mission demands, strip it down when it doesn't.
[04]
360° Coverage, Zero Gaps
A four-piece soft armor system — front, back and two cummerbund side panels — overlaps at every seam, doubling material exactly where panels meet. The torso stays wrapped through sprints, climbs and vehicle exits: no gaps, no shifting inserts, and more coverage with less bulk than a fixed-panel body armor vest.
HIGHLIGTHED FEATURES
[01]
Lab-Proven Ballistic Defense
Every panel option is independently lab-tested to NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA — stopping 9mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, .45 and .44 Magnum. Choose PE-X for the best value, Flexcore for the thinnest and most flexible profile, or the Anti-Stab dual-protection panel, which stopped 6 of 6 .44 Magnum rounds and 9 of 9 blade and spike impacts (NIJ 0115.00) in independent testing.
[02]
Hybrid Pockets — Soft, Hard, or Both
Most vests make you choose; the Cataphract 3.0's overlapping hybrid pockets don't. Run Level IIIA soft panels for low-profile duty, drop 10×12" hard plates into the isolated plate compartments when rifle threats appear, or stack both for maximum protection. One modular tactical vest replaces a bulletproof vest and a plate carrier — no carrier swap, no second purchase.
[03]
Build Your Own Protective System
Armor as a platform: start with the core vest, then bolt on NIJ-tested ballistic add-ons — shoulder/collar piece, throat guard, arm protection and groin panel — to extend Level IIIA coverage where standard vests leave you exposed. Rear zippers integrate modular back panels and backpacks. Build exactly what the mission demands, strip it down when it doesn't.
[04]
360° Coverage, Zero Gaps
A four-piece soft armor system — front, back and two cummerbund side panels — overlaps at every seam, doubling material exactly where panels meet. The torso stays wrapped through sprints, climbs and vehicle exits: no gaps, no shifting inserts, and more coverage with less bulk than a fixed-panel body armor vest.
HIGHLIGTHED FEATURES
[01]
Lab-Proven Ballistic Defense
Every panel option is independently lab-tested to NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA — stopping 9mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, .45 and .44 Magnum. Choose PE-X for the best value, Flexcore for the thinnest and most flexible profile, or the Anti-Stab dual-protection panel, which stopped 6 of 6 .44 Magnum rounds and 9 of 9 blade and spike impacts (NIJ 0115.00) in independent testing.
[02]
Hybrid Pockets — Soft, Hard, or Both
Most vests make you choose; the Cataphract 3.0's overlapping hybrid pockets don't. Run Level IIIA soft panels for low-profile duty, drop 10×12" hard plates into the isolated plate compartments when rifle threats appear, or stack both for maximum protection. One modular tactical vest replaces a bulletproof vest and a plate carrier — no carrier swap, no second purchase.
[03]
Build Your Own Protective System
Armor as a platform: start with the core vest, then bolt on NIJ-tested ballistic add-ons — shoulder/collar piece, throat guard, arm protection and groin panel — to extend Level IIIA coverage where standard vests leave you exposed. Rear zippers integrate modular back panels and backpacks. Build exactly what the mission demands, strip it down when it doesn't.
[04]
360° Coverage, Zero Gaps
A four-piece soft armor system — front, back and two cummerbund side panels — overlaps at every seam, doubling material exactly where panels meet. The torso stays wrapped through sprints, climbs and vehicle exits: no gaps, no shifting inserts, and more coverage with less bulk than a fixed-panel body armor vest.
HIGHLIGTHED FEATURES
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Lab-Proven Ballistic Defense
Every panel option is independently lab-tested to NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA — stopping 9mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, .45 and .44 Magnum. Choose PE-X for the best value, Flexcore for the thinnest and most flexible profile, or the Anti-Stab dual-protection panel, which stopped 6 of 6 .44 Magnum rounds and 9 of 9 blade and spike impacts (NIJ 0115.00) in independent testing.
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Hybrid Pockets — Soft, Hard, or Both
Most vests make you choose; the Cataphract 3.0's overlapping hybrid pockets don't. Run Level IIIA soft panels for low-profile duty, drop 10×12" hard plates into the isolated plate compartments when rifle threats appear, or stack both for maximum protection. One modular tactical vest replaces a bulletproof vest and a plate carrier — no carrier swap, no second purchase.
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Build Your Own Protective System
Armor as a platform: start with the core vest, then bolt on NIJ-tested ballistic add-ons — shoulder/collar piece, throat guard, arm protection and groin panel — to extend Level IIIA coverage where standard vests leave you exposed. Rear zippers integrate modular back panels and backpacks. Build exactly what the mission demands, strip it down when it doesn't.
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360° Coverage, Zero Gaps
A four-piece soft armor system — front, back and two cummerbund side panels — overlaps at every seam, doubling material exactly where panels meet. The torso stays wrapped through sprints, climbs and vehicle exits: no gaps, no shifting inserts, and more coverage with less bulk than a fixed-panel body armor vest.
WHO IS THIS VEST FOR ?
Military
OPERATORS
Law Enforcement
OFFICERS
SWAT
TEAMS
Security
CONTRACTORS
Tactical
PROFESSIONALS
Gun Range
ENTHUSIASTS
MODULAR TACTICAL VEST
The Cataphract 3.0 is the build-your-own generation of the battle-proven CIBV platform, designed from lessons learned in full-scale conflict. Military, law enforcement, SWAT and security professionals configure the exact coverage each mission demands: soft armor patrol vest today, plated entry rig tomorrow — one purchase either way.
360 DEGREE PROTECTION
OVERLAPPING SOFT ARMOR PANELS WRAP THE TORSO WITH NO GAPS.
HYBRID ARMOR POCKETS
RUN SOFT PANELS, 10×12″ HARD PLATES, OR BOTH TOGETHER.
BUILD YOUR OWN SET
MODULAR ADD-ONS FOR SHOULDER/COLLAR, THROAT, ARMS AND GROIN.
LOAD BEARING
LASER-CUT — MOLLE COMPATIBLE.
BALLISTIC PROTECTION
NIJ.06 LEVEL IIIA PROTECTION (HANDGUN THREATS UP TO .44 MAGNUM) INCLUDED.
THREE PANEL OPTIONS
PE-X, FLEXCORE OR ANTI-STAB — PICK THE PANEL THAT MATCHES YOUR THREAT PROFILE.
BODY ARMOR
SOFT ARMOR MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
FOUR COLORWAYS
BLACK, RANGER GREEN, MULTICAM AND BLACK MULTICAM — ADD-ONS MATCH.
MATERIAL
HIGH-TENACITY CORDURA LAMINATE SHELL.
UP-ARMOR READY
ACCEPTS 10×12″ LEVEL III, III+ OR IV HARD PLATES.
PLACARD
MODULAR FRONT PANEL FOR PLACARDS AND POUCHES.
SIZING
M TO XL WITH ADJUSTABLE CUMMERBUND FIT.
WHO IS THIS VEST FOR ?
Military
OPERATORS
Law Enforcement
OFFICERS
SWAT
TEAMS
Security
CONTRACTORS
Tactical
PROFESSIONALS
Gun Range
ENTHUSIASTS
MODULAR TACTICAL VEST
The Cataphract 3.0 is the build-your-own generation of the battle-proven CIBV platform, designed from lessons learned in full-scale conflict. Military, law enforcement, SWAT and security professionals configure the exact coverage each mission demands: soft armor patrol vest today, plated entry rig tomorrow — one purchase either way.
360 DEGREE PROTECTION
OVERLAPPING SOFT ARMOR PANELS WRAP THE TORSO WITH NO GAPS.
HYBRID ARMOR POCKETS
RUN SOFT PANELS, 10×12″ HARD PLATES, OR BOTH TOGETHER.
BUILD YOUR OWN SET
MODULAR ADD-ONS FOR SHOULDER/COLLAR, THROAT, ARMS AND GROIN.
LOAD BEARING
LASER-CUT — MOLLE COMPATIBLE.
BALLISTIC PROTECTION
NIJ.06 LEVEL IIIA PROTECTION (HANDGUN THREATS UP TO .44 MAGNUM) INCLUDED.
THREE PANEL OPTIONS
PE-X, FLEXCORE OR ANTI-STAB — PICK THE PANEL THAT MATCHES YOUR THREAT PROFILE.
BODY ARMOR
SOFT ARMOR MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
FOUR COLORWAYS
BLACK, RANGER GREEN, MULTICAM AND BLACK MULTICAM — ADD-ONS MATCH.
MATERIAL
HIGH-TENACITY CORDURA LAMINATE SHELL.
UP-ARMOR READY
ACCEPTS 10×12″ LEVEL III, III+ OR IV HARD PLATES.
PLACARD
MODULAR FRONT PANEL FOR PLACARDS AND POUCHES.
SIZING
M TO XL WITH ADJUSTABLE CUMMERBUND FIT.
WHO IS THIS VEST FOR ?
Military
OPERATORS
Law Enforcement
OFFICERS
SWAT
TEAMS
Security
CONTRACTORS
Tactical
PROFESSIONALS
Gun Range
ENTHUSIASTS
MODULAR TACTICAL VEST
The Cataphract 3.0 is the build-your-own generation of the battle-proven CIBV platform, designed from lessons learned in full-scale conflict. Military, law enforcement, SWAT and security professionals configure the exact coverage each mission demands: soft armor patrol vest today, plated entry rig tomorrow — one purchase either way.
360 DEGREE PROTECTION
OVERLAPPING SOFT ARMOR PANELS WRAP THE TORSO WITH NO GAPS.
HYBRID ARMOR POCKETS
RUN SOFT PANELS, 10×12″ HARD PLATES, OR BOTH TOGETHER.
BUILD YOUR OWN SET
MODULAR ADD-ONS FOR SHOULDER/COLLAR, THROAT, ARMS AND GROIN.
LOAD BEARING
LASER-CUT — MOLLE COMPATIBLE.
BALLISTIC PROTECTION
NIJ.06 LEVEL IIIA PROTECTION (HANDGUN THREATS UP TO .44 MAGNUM) INCLUDED.
THREE PANEL OPTIONS
PE-X, FLEXCORE OR ANTI-STAB — PICK THE PANEL THAT MATCHES YOUR THREAT PROFILE.
BODY ARMOR
SOFT ARMOR MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
FOUR COLORWAYS
BLACK, RANGER GREEN, MULTICAM AND BLACK MULTICAM — ADD-ONS MATCH.
MATERIAL
HIGH-TENACITY CORDURA LAMINATE SHELL.
UP-ARMOR READY
ACCEPTS 10×12″ LEVEL III, III+ OR IV HARD PLATES.
PLACARD
MODULAR FRONT PANEL FOR PLACARDS AND POUCHES.
SIZING
M TO XL WITH ADJUSTABLE CUMMERBUND FIT.
SPECIFICATION:
Carrier Fabric
500D Cordura · Black, Ranger Green, Multicam, or Black Multicam
Plate Cut :
Standard 10×12" SAPI compatible
Cummerbund Sizes :
M (35–39") · L (39–43") · XL (43–47") · XXL (47–51")
Colors:
Black Multicam · Multicam
SPECIFICATION:
Plate Compatibility
Up to 11×14" hard armor plates
Plate Cut :
Standard 10×12" SAPI compatible
Cummerbund Sizes :
M (35–39") · L (39–43") · XL (43–47") · XXL (47–51")
Colors:
Black Multicam · Multicam
SPECIFICATION:
Plate Compatibility
Up to 11×14" hard armor plates
Plate Cut :
Standard 10×12" SAPI compatible
Cummerbund Sizes :
M (35–39") · L (39–43") · XL (43–47") · XXL (47–51")
Colors:
Black Multicam · Multicam
SPECIFICATION:
Plate Compatibility
Up to 11×14" hard armor plates
Plate Cut :
Standard 10×12" SAPI compatible
Cummerbund Sizes :
M (35–39") · L (39–43") · XL (43–47") · XXL (47–51")
Colors:
Black Multicam · Multicam
Standards & Coverage:
Third Party Verified
NIJ-tested at an accredited independent ballistic laboratory.
STANAG 2920 Fragment Tested
Defeats 17-grain fragments above 2,100 ft/s, exceeding NATO benchmarks.
Manufactured in USA
Designed, tested and assembled in the USA. American-built quality you can trust.
Standards & Coverage:
Third Party Verified
NIJ-tested at an accredited independent ballistic laboratory.
STANAG 2920 Fragment Tested
Defeats 17-grain fragments above 2,100 ft/s, exceeding NATO benchmarks.
Manufactured in USA
Designed, tested and assembled in the USA. American-built quality you can trust.
Standards & Coverage:
Third Party Verified
NIJ-tested at an accredited independent ballistic laboratory.
STANAG 2920 Fragment Tested
Defeats 17-grain fragments above 2,100 ft/s, exceeding NATO benchmarks.
Manufactured in USA
Designed, tested and assembled in the USA. American-built quality you can trust.
Standards & Coverage:
Third Party Verified
NIJ-tested at an accredited independent ballistic laboratory.
STANAG 2920 Fragment Tested
Defeats 17-grain fragments above 2,100 ft/s, exceeding NATO benchmarks.
Manufactured in USA
Designed, tested and assembled in the USA. American-built quality you can trust.
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