R4-E Personal Protective Equipment

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for Crowd Management and Corrections

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. 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.

Mawashi’s latest Crowd Control PPE, the R4-E Blunt-Trauma Protective Suit complies with CSA Z617-06 Impact Attenuation for the upper and lower body with specific protection levels and coverage for the shoulders, torso, chest, abdomen, back, spine, elbows, forearms, biceps, groin, hips/pelvis, thighs, knees, and shins areas. The suit provides solid protection while being completely mobile, flexible and remains cool and comfortable.

> Biomimicry Approach

Biomimicry Approach - Inspiration from an Armadillidium Vulgare to develop articulated rigid armor plates to enhance the mobility and flexibility of protective suits.

> 3D Scanning of the Human Body

3D Scanning of different sizes and shapes of human backs.
Design of a Biomimicry-enhanced back plate with reinforced ribs inspired by the structure of horned animals.

> CAD design of torso plates with Biomimicry-enhanced Ribs