In Russia, armored shorts were invented to protect the military

They will be as reliable as bulletproof vests

The model of armored shorts, designed to protect the inguinal and gluteal parts of the human body during the period of hostilities, was recently patented by the capital’s inventors. Their development will protect the vital organs of the human body located in these areas from being hit by bullets, shrapnel and edged weapons.

Protective shorts consist of front and back main parts, interconnected by a connecting insert. They are made in the form of pockets into which protective elements are inserted. These shorts have “trouser legs” only on the front part, they are designed to protect the upper thighs. In the upper parts of both parts there are loops for attaching to a belt, on the sides there are belt tapes with buckles for attaching to the legs. In addition, the kit includes hinged pads that protect the sides of the legs, they are also made in the form of pockets and with loops. The main parts and side plates are planned to be made of high-strength material, for example, Oxford impregnated with polyurethane. Protective inserts are planned to be made from aramid fibers, from which, in particular, ballistic vests are made.

Armor shorts are quite easy to put on. First, the belt is threaded through the loops of the rear part, then, if necessary, the side elements are hung on it, after which it is threaded through the loops of the front element. The final stage is fixing all the details of the structure on the legs and fitting it to a specific person. This whole structure is put on over a person’s clothes, so that it can be removed with even greater ease than put on. The authors of the invention emphasize that such armored shorts are not only very reliable and easy to use, but also durable.