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ASTM E 3003 : 2015

Superseded

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Standard Practice for Body Armor Wearer Measurement and Fitting of Armor

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

03-09-2020

Superseded by

ASTM E 3003 : 2020

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-12-2015

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CONTAINED IN VOL. 15.08, 2016 Defines measurement and fit guidance for soft ballistic-resistant or stab-resistant body armor, or both, covering the torso.

Committee
E 54
DocumentType
Standard Practice
Pages
21
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

1.1This practice provides measurement and fit guidance for soft ballistic-resistant or stab-resistant body armor, or both, covering the torso. Proper measurement of the wearer and fitting of armor to that individual are necessary to obtain sufficient coverage of the torso and vital organs while allowing the full range of motion required for officer operations.

1.2This practice is primarily directed toward law enforcement and corrections officers and addresses measurements for and fit of concealable (normal duty) body armor worn under or over the uniform for both male and female wearers. This practice addresses only body armor composed of front and back protective panels contained within a carrier that positions and holds the panels on the torso.

1.3Female wearers require more measurements than male wearers to achieve proper armor fit; therefore, the minimum required measurements are specified individually for males and females.

1.4In addition to the required measurements, optional measurements are recommended when necessary to accommodate the wearer’s body shape and dimensions.

1.5Measurement guidance is provided in Section 5 of this practice. Section 5 may also be used to train individuals on proper measurement techniques.

1.6In addition to measurement guidance, this practice provides two tools for assessing armor relative to the intended wearer:

(1)Comparison of wearer measurements and armor measurements in Section 6.

(2)Personal armor fit assessment in Section 7.

1.7Units—English units are specified in this standard to be consistent with measurement units used in the United States body armor community. Approximate values in SI units are given in parentheses.

1.8This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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ASTM D 5219 : 2009 Standard Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
ASTM F 1731 : 1996 : R2002 Standard Practice for Body Measurements and Sizing of Fire and Rescue Services Uniforms and Other Thermal Hazard Protective Clothing
ASTM E 3005 : 2018 Standard Terminology for Body Armor
ASTM D 5219 : 2015 : REDLINE Standard Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
ASTM F 1731 : 1996 : R2013 Standard Practice for Body Measurements and Sizing of Fire and Rescue Services Uniforms and Other Thermal Hazard Protective Clothing
ASTM E 3005 : 2015 Standard Terminology for Body Armor
ASTM D 5219 : 2002 Standard Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
ASTM F 1731 : 1996 Standard Practice for Body Measurements and Sizing of Fire and Rescue Services Uniforms and Other Thermal Hazard Protective Clothing
ASTM D 5219 : 2007 : REV A Standard Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
ASTM D 5219 : 2009 : EDT 1 Standard Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
ASTM D 5219 : 2007 Standard Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
ASTM E 3005 : 2020 Standard Terminology for Body Armor
ASTM F 1731 : 1996 : R2008 Standard Practice for Body Measurements and Sizing of Fire and Rescue Services Uniforms and Other Thermal Hazard Protective Clothing
ASTM D 5219 : 1999 Standard Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing
ASTM D 5219 : 2015 Standard Terminology Relating to Body Dimensions for Apparel Sizing (Withdrawn 2024)

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