SAS-TEC® Armor
STELLAR IMPACT PROTECTION
Armor Pockets: All Stellar jeans and jackets have armor pockets and come equipped with level 2 armor in high impact zone areas.
Armor: SAS-TEC Body Protection Systems is made of VISCOELASTIC foam with memory effect (MEMORY FOAM) that has outstanding shock absorption values without a hard shell or edges. It surpasses the required CE level values by 50% making it a CE Level 2 protection. CE EN1621-1:2012
The closed air cells function by means of progressive absorption. The material is soft and flexible (more pliable with body heat) in its normal state but a sudden impact will cause the protectors to harden and absorb the impact without transmitting the force to the body then will quickly revert to its original shape.
Even if the same area of the protector receives repeated impacts, it maintains its fully functional capability and can withstand up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit and will not harden up in lower temperatures.
SAS-TEC is environmentally conscious partially made of recyclable materials and can last up to 10 years, unlike other viscoelastic armor that only lasts 2-3 years. Lightweight, comfortable, anti-microbial, temperature stable, will not absorb water, multi impact compliant, truly technically superior protection.
MATERIAL
Special foam of SAS-TEC
The special characteristics of our unique SAS-TEC foam
Special foam of SAS-TEC
The special characteristics of our unique SAS-TEC foam
VISCOELASTIC FOAM WITH MEMORY EFFECT
After an impact or any kind of deformation the foam (protector) returns to its original shape.
MULTI-IMPACT COMPLIANT
Unlike many other dampening materials (such as styrofoam (EPS), silicone or foam of inferior quality) our PU-foam is multi impact compliant. Thus impacts or high pressure do not destroy the protector even when the same area is affected repeatedly. The protector keeps its full functional capability.
After an impact or any kind of deformation the foam (protector) returns to its original shape.
MULTI-IMPACT COMPLIANT
Unlike many other dampening materials (such as styrofoam (EPS), silicone or foam of inferior quality) our PU-foam is multi impact compliant. Thus impacts or high pressure do not destroy the protector even when the same area is affected repeatedly. The protector keeps its full functional capability.
EXCELLENT RESIDUAL FORCES
The CE-approved protectors of SAS-TEC remain up to 50 per cent below the legal values of the norm EN 1621.
The CE-approved protectors of SAS-TEC remain up to 50 per cent below the legal values of the norm EN 1621.
LIGHTWEIGHT
high absorbability despite low density. Hard shell protectors or materials containing silicone are considerably more heavy which reduces the wearing comfort. The density of our SAS-TEC foam is about 280 g/l, hard shells in contrast have an average density of 1050 g/l.
high absorbability despite low density. Hard shell protectors or materials containing silicone are considerably more heavy which reduces the wearing comfort. The density of our SAS-TEC foam is about 280 g/l, hard shells in contrast have an average density of 1050 g/l.
ADAPTIVE ABSORPTION
The air which is embedded in the foam´s cells provoke a progressive absorption. The protector remains soft in case of slowly increasing forces, however when it comes to a fast heavy impact the resistance of the foam grows with increasing speed.
The air which is embedded in the foam´s cells provoke a progressive absorption. The protector remains soft in case of slowly increasing forces, however when it comes to a fast heavy impact the resistance of the foam grows with increasing speed.
IN IMPULSE RESPONDING BEHAVIOR
Contrary to hard shell protectors, styrofoam damper or many other dampening materials, SAS-TEC foam reacts promptly and without any time delay even to minor impacts. The energy absorption goes almost linear, which keeps the impact forces to the human body at a low level.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY
The raw materials for our foam production are partly made of renewable materials. It is therefore possible to dispose of the protectors with the regular household garbage.
Contrary to hard shell protectors, styrofoam damper or many other dampening materials, SAS-TEC foam reacts promptly and without any time delay even to minor impacts. The energy absorption goes almost linear, which keeps the impact forces to the human body at a low level.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY
The raw materials for our foam production are partly made of renewable materials. It is therefore possible to dispose of the protectors with the regular household garbage.
LONG PRODUCT LIFE
Some manufacturers of body protection only indicate a product life of two to three years for their articles, whereas SAS-TEC foam comes with a life expectancy of ten years.
Some manufacturers of body protection only indicate a product life of two to three years for their articles, whereas SAS-TEC foam comes with a life expectancy of ten years.
TEMPERATURE STABILITY
Due to a special mixture SAS-TEC foam resists temperatures of approx. 100°C. Conventional PU-foam is only able to stand temperatures of approx. 60°C without taking damage.
COMFORT
Due to a special mixture SAS-TEC foam resists temperatures of approx. 100°C. Conventional PU-foam is only able to stand temperatures of approx. 60°C without taking damage.
COMFORT
The high flexibility of our foam ensures outstanding comfort.
WASHABLE (HAND WASH)
The cell structure of our SAS-TEC foam keeps water from entering the material — the water absorption is below one per cent. Therefore hand wash can be recommended without hesitation.
