Introducing the Lightest Soft Armor in the World: Hardwire 0.57 Level IIIA
Launches May 7, 2025 – Exclusively through Safariland
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What happens when innovation refuses to rest? When the lightest, thinnest soft armor in the world dares to push boundaries again?
You get the Hardwire Level IIIA 0.57 PSF Soft Armor—a next-generation ballistic soft armor panel that redefines what it means to be protected without being burdened.
From Groundbreaking to Gravity-Defying
Hardwire has never been satisfied with the status quo. In 2016, we partnered with Safariland to launch what was then the lightest and thinnest soft armor system on the market—and thousands of officers made the switch.
Fast forward to today: after years of field use, real-world feedback, countless sales, and relentless material science refinement, we asked the impossible:
Can the world’s lightest armor get even lighter?
Turns out, it can.
Meet the 0.57: A Featherweight Powerhouse
Weighing in at just 0.57 pounds per square foot, and now 10% thinner, this new Level IIIA system is nearly 20% lighter than its predecessor. But don’t let the numbers fool you—this isn’t just about cutting ounces.
Our engineers introduced a new topologically ordered recipe that revolutionizes energy dispersion on impact, dramatically minimizing backface trauma and increasing wearer confidence. The result? Performance you can feel, protection you can trust.
The Science of Safety
This is no ordinary armor. Here’s what sets it apart:
• Stitch-less Construction – No weak points. No bulk. Just streamlined strength.
• Advanced Shock Physics – Engineered to absorb and disperse kinetic energy with maximum efficiency.
• High-Pressure Lamination – Our signature build process that bonds fibers tighter than ever before.
• New Stronger Fiber Composition – Because keeping you safe is our top priority.
• PFAS-Free – Because your health matters as much as your safety.
Trusted by the Elite, Made for the Brave
Hardwire has earned its place as the premier supplier of soft armor to the U.S. military—but our commitment doesn’t end there. Every inch of this armor was developed with law enforcement feedback in mind, honoring the demands of those who wear it daily, rely on it completely, and need to move fast.
Available Exclusively Through Safariland
You won’t find the 0.57 on just any shelf. This elite system is currently available only through Safariland’s authorized distributor network, ensuring quality, reliability, and expert service. The 0.57 Hardwire Level IIIA Soft Body Armor, model number BA-3A00S-HW01, is certified under NIJ 0101.06 standards.
Be the Future
The future of soft armor isn’t coming. It’s here. And it’s so light, you’ll forget you’re wearing it—until it saves your life.
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See the future. Be the future. Wear the future.