Level 3+ 6x8 polyethylene single
Mitchell and Son Body Armor – Level III+ Polyethylene Plate (6x8)
Lightweight, Battle-Ready Protection – Made in the USA
Forget that bulky, medieval steel armor. You're not storming a castle—you need something lighter, smarter, and built for real-world defense. That’s where our 6x8 Level III+ UHMWPE plate comes in. Designed, crafted, and tested in the USA, it delivers reliable multi-hit protection in a compact, side-plate size.
Key Features:
* ✅ Stand-alone protection – No soft armor backing needed
* 💥 Handles multiple hits – Stops more than just one threat
* 📏 Slim 1” profile
* 🧬 Made from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)
* 🛟 Floats in water – Yes, really
* 🧵 Tough 600D nylon cover with edge padding
* 🛡️ Minimizes fragmentation from incoming rounds
* 🕔 5-year service life
* 🎽 Fits most standard carrier vests – And yes, we’ve got a full lineup of those too
Independently Tested:
* 🔬 Fully lab tested – Documentation available on request
* 🧨 NIJ Rated to stop up to six hits from 7.62 NATO (.308) at speeds up to 2,780 fps
* ⚡ Proven to stop XM193 rounds flying over 3,400 fps from a 20" barrel
* 🔄 Ideal for use as side, front, or back protection
Plate Options:
* 📏 Sizes: 6x6, 6x8, 8x10, 10x12, 11x14
* 🧩 SAPI Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
* ➕ Curvature: Flat, Single-curve, Multi-curve
* 🔧 Need something custom? We do that too—just ask!
At Mitchell and Son Body Armor Outlet, we take pride in building our products in-house, not overseas. From Kevlar vests to plate carriers and armor plates—we handle it all, and everything we sell is ready to ship.
Looking for Level IV protection? We’ve got multi-hit capable PE-core plates too—available in both alumina and lightweight silicon carbide ceramics, with the same size and shape options as above.