Red Impact Clothing from Backcountry.com

Closed-cell foam Close info

Closed-cell foam While not necessarily the most protective of the bunch, closed-cell impact clothing aims for a compromise between protection, comfort, and breathability. Closed-cell foam won’t protect you from sharp objects, but it will offer some cushion from hard impacts.

Closed-cell foam

D3O Close info

D3O D3O material remains soft, pliable, and flexible—until struck, at which point this futuristic protection hardens immediately, creating a nearly impervious layer of padding and protection. D3O caters to demanding, competitive athletes seeking a lightweight but bombproof layer of protection.

D3O

Hard plate Close info

Hard plate Like the name infers, this protection type employs a shell-like exterior to prevent injury and trauma. External plates offer protection for specific parts of the body, offering lightweight, dependable, armor-like protection.