Certain National Institute of Justice .06-certified ballistic systems offered by Point Blank Body Armor and Protective Apparel Corporation of America (PACA), both wholly-owned subsidiaries of Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Point Blank Solutions Inc., now feature the latest-generation Outlast® Adaptive Comfort® temperature-regulating technology produced by Boulder, Colo.-based Outlast Technologies. Point Blank Body Armor's Vision® carriers -- considered one of the lightest weight ballistic systems available -- and PACA's Blue Steel™ carriers -- a high-performance body armor system featuring advanced ballistic capabilities -- both feature an Outlast Adaptive Comfort microdenier lining, which Outlast reports reduces moisture levels, regulates an officer's body temperature and acts as a buffer against environmental temperature changes. A laboratory environmental chamber test performed by Outlast on body armor containing Outlast technology indicated a 70-percent reduction in perspiration compared to armor without Outlast technology.

"Our body armor systems are designed to provide officers with not only the highest level of ballistic protection, but also the greatest level of comfort so that wear rates increase and lives are saved," said Michael Foreman, senior vice president, domestic and international sales, Point Blank Solutions. "With the integration of the latest Outlook technology into our Vision and Blue Steel carriers, we will provide officers with a proven thermo-regulating technology that reduces moisture, prevents massive sweating and is highly adaptable to any climate -- whether in Alaska or Florida."

The Blue Steel and Vision body armor systems are used across the United States by officers in public safety agencies including the Buffalo Police Department, San Antonio Police Department, Indianapolis Metro Police Department, Baton Rouge Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety and the Utah Highway Patrol.

July 27, 2010