It is important to keep your level IV body armor in good condition while still providing adequate protection for yourself. It is not difficult to properly maintain your body armor, but you must do so. The following is a list of things that you should do and things you should not do to keep your level IV body armor in good condition:

• Read the guide: Only very few users take the time to read the instruction manual that accompanies a brand-new purchase. If you want to keep your level IV body armor in good condition and the warranty intact, you must carefully read and comply with the instructions that either came with it or can be found online. The guidebook ought to include instructions on how to maintain your armor in excellent shape and what to do with it after each use.

• Washing: You can wash your level IV body armor carrier vest on its own in a separate load using a delicate cycle; to dry it, hang it up and omit the use of fabric softener. Reassemble your armor only after the carrier has been given sufficient time to dry off properly and only after you have first removed the ballistic panels, trauma plates, and straps to clean each one separately.

• Frequent polishing: Your level IV body armor, much like any other piece of clothing you put on, will become sweaty and dirty over time and will, at some point, require cleaning. After washing it in soapy water, wring out the linen, and hang it out to dry, that’s all there is to it.

The frequency you should clean your level IV body armor is entirely up to you. When it is cold outside, and there is less sweat, one can wait longer between cleanings than when it is hot and sticky outside.

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