In today's world, the law enforcement personnel responsible for managing civil disturbances are increasingly exposed to a diverse range of serious threats, while operating in a wide range of environments and situations. For correctional management, the threats and situations can even be more dangerous and more frequent for the personnel who work in these facilities. The potential threats in civil disturbance and correctional facilities management range from strikes or impacts from fist, feet, heavy objects, thrown objects, and blunt-force weapons as a result can cause serious injury or even death.

As a leader in Personal Protective Equipment for Law Enforcement and Corrections, Mawashi designed and manufactured several Crowd Control product lines: Over the years, Mawashi developed over 40 models of Personal Protective Equipment, including the L2, L3 and R4-E protective suits.

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, October 2003 – Today's law enforcement officers face an increasing number of unconventional scenarios. Police agencies have had to reassess their tactics to further their goal of subduing a subject without harming the individual. Less-lethal products bridge the gap between things that can kill and compliance through verbal commands. "Law Enforcement Technology" experts tested some less-lethal offerings to help agencies find the right mix of force options for their officers. The testing team reviewed the Mawashi L3 Tegman 
Riot and Correctional Crowd Control Armor, constructed out of a combination of hard and soft material that is tear, flame, moisture, abrasion and fluid resistant.