BARRIER™
PELVIS™ - GROIN PROTECTION
Soft pelvic protection at NIJ HG2 level, enhanced with high-velocity fragment resistance under STANAG 2920 thanks to the PolyShield® matrix
Technical description
The Pelvis™ is a soft ballistic insert designed to reinforce protection of the pelvic and inguinal area, which is particularly exposed to projectiles and fragments during operations in hostile environments. Its design combines high-performance ballistic fibres with a PolyShield® composite, a proprietary technology developed by EGIDE Technologies.
Reinforced at nanoscale by graphene-based structures, the PolyShield® composite helps absorb and dissipate energy, enhance penetration resistance and intercept light fragments launched at very high velocity.
Fully flexible, this architecture allows the Pelvis™ to naturally follow the user's movements and preserve their mobility.
Specifications
- Materials
- PolyShield® composite, UHMWPE, nylon cover ensuring optimal waterproofing
- Thickness
- 9mm
- Weight
- 360 g
- Compatibility
- Plate carriers / groin covers (MTAC, First Spear, Templar's Gear, Crye)
- Warranty
- 5 years
- Manufacturing
- France
Standard and performance
Ballistic tests were carried out without a trauma pad. Wearing a trauma pad is strongly recommended to absorb residual kinetic energy upon impact.
Discover our trauma pads →Protection standards: NIJ 0101.07, level HG2 & STANAG 2920
Ballistic test results
| Projectiles | Number of shots | Shot angles | Average velocity (m/s) | Average BFD (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9mm, 124gr | 7 | 0°, 30°, 45° + critical neck scoop shot at 45° | 450 | 32 |
| 44 Mag, 240gr | 7 | 0°, 30°, 45° + critical neck scoop shot at 45° | 439 | 41 |
Ballistic tests were carried out in compliance with the NIJ 0101.07 standard, level HG2, by an accredited independent laboratory.
Fragment resistance test results
| Projectile | Number of shots | V50 (m/s) | Maximum hold (m/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| .22 LR 17gr FSP Unskirted | 14 | 724.84 | 738 |
Spread: 36.01 m/s
Standard deviation: 11.55 m/s
Fragment resistance tests were carried out in compliance with the AEP-2920 / STANAG 2920 standard. The V50 value represents the velocity at which the probability of projectile perforation is 50%.
Fragment resistance tests were carried out under the STANAG 2920 standard by an accredited independent laboratory.
Proof in action
Videos will be available soon. Contact us for a demonstration.
Contact us →Delivery and after-sales service
Our standard references are produced in limited stock: the shipping time is provided when you order, depending on availability.
For custom configurations (non-standard size, specific integration), a manufacturing lead time will be provided when your request is reviewed.
Delivery to mainland France, French overseas territories and the European Union. For deliveries outside the EU, please contact our sales team.
In accordance with regulations, you have 14 days to exercise your right of withdrawal, provided the product is returned in its original nylon packaging, sealed and unopened.
Once the nylon packaging has been opened, the product can no longer be resold to another customer: the integrity of the ballistic material cannot be guaranteed after opening. In this case, we take the product back for reconditioning or internal reuse, but no refund or exchange can be offered, except in the event of a proven manufacturing defect.
Return shipping costs are borne by the customer, except in the event of a defect or an error on our part.
All our VIGILIS® inserts come with a 5-year manufacturer's warranty against manufacturing and material defects, starting from their date of manufacture.
This warranty covers the repair or replacement of the product when a manufacturing or material defect is identified.
The recommended service life of our ballistic inserts is 5 years, provided that EGIDE's recommended conditions of use, storage and care are followed.
The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, damage resulting from improper storage or care, product modifications, mechanical damage, or any use that does not comply with EGIDE's recommendations.
The stated ballistic performance corresponds to the levels and conditions defined by the applicable test protocols. As actual conditions of use may differ from these standardised conditions, no ballistic protection can guarantee the complete absence of injury or damage under all circumstances.
Any insert that has sustained a ballistic impact must be immediately withdrawn from service and must no longer be used.
For any technical question, complaint or warranty claim, our team can be reached via the contact form.