| Protective Coverage | Integrated protection for torso, shoulders, elbows, forearms, hips, knees, shins, groin, and upper back; minimize exposed gaps between modules. | Unprotected joints and gaps can become high-risk impact areas during crowd-control operations. | Annotated coverage diagram, product photographs, articulation test, and a completed-size fit evaluation. | Critical |
| Impact Protection | Replaceable or removable impact protectors with documented testing to relevant standards, such as EN 1621-1 for limb protectors or equivalent national requirements. | Protectors must absorb and distribute blunt impact without creating excessive restriction or hard pressure points. | Independent laboratory report showing the exact protector design, test method, sample configuration, and test result. | Critical |
| Cut and Slash Resistance | Use abrasion- and cut-resistant outer fabrics where operational risk requires them; evaluate results using a recognized method such as ISO 13997 when applicable. | Protects against accidental contact with sharp edges, broken materials, and edged-object hazards, but does not automatically provide stab protection. | Material composition, test standard, force or resistance rating, specimen orientation, and a clear statement of limitations. | High |
| Flame and Heat Performance | For elevated fire risk, specify flame-spread testing such as ISO 15025 and heat/flame clothing requirements such as ISO 11612, where the complete garment is within the claimed scope. | Reduces ignition and heat exposure risks from flares, burning debris, or short-duration flame contact. | Certified test report for the finished garment, fabric composition, after-flame and after-glow results, and washing limitations. | High |
| Chemical Splash Option | If the mission profile requires liquid chemical protection, select a separately verified splash-protective configuration; EN 13034 Type 6 may be relevant for limited chemical splash protection. | Anti-riot armor alone should not be treated as a gas-tight or fully chemical-protective suit. | Chemical compatibility list, permeation or penetration data, seam information, hood and glove interface details, and decontamination instructions. | High |
| Material and Construction | Durable woven or aramid-blend outer layers, closed-cell or comparable impact padding, reinforced seams, corrosion-resistant hardware, and breathable moisture-management zones. | Construction quality affects abrasion life, comfort, drying time, and resistance to repeated deployment. | Fabric specifications, seam-strength results, abrasion test data, hardware material, and sample inspection under realistic movement. | High |
| Weight and Mobility | Use the lightest configuration that meets the mission threat profile; a complete adult system commonly falls within approximately 4–8 kg, depending on coverage and accessories. | Excess weight increases fatigue, heat stress, and reduced reaction speed during long deployments. | Measured mass of a complete standard-size set, mass by component, walking and kneeling assessment, and mobility video or test record. | High |
| Fit and Size Range | At least five adult size options or a documented size system covering body height, chest, waist, hip, inseam, and limb circumference; allow adjustment over duty clothing. | Correct fit prevents shifting, exposed gaps, chafing, and interference with weapons or communication equipment. | Size chart in metric units, measurement procedure, adjustment range, female-fit options where required, and fitting samples. | Critical |
| Ventilation and Thermal Comfort | Ventilated zones, moisture-wicking inner layers, removable liners, and compatibility with hydration and communication equipment. | Heat stress is a major operational concern when protective equipment is worn for extended periods or in warm climates. | Thermal comfort data if available, ventilation layout, liner composition, drying instructions, and field-wear evaluation in the target climate. | High |
| Visibility and Identification | Provide neutral, low-visibility, or high-visibility configurations according to mission requirements; high-visibility elements may be assessed under ISO 20471 when applicable. | Identification requirements differ between public-order control, military support, airport security, and critical-infrastructure operations. | Color-fastness data, reflective-material specification, visibility test report where claimed, and approved insignia or patch attachment points. | Medium |
| Compatibility with Equipment | Clearance for helmets, shields, respiratory protection, tactical belts, radios, body armor, gloves, and standard duty footwear. | Protective systems can fail operationally when they obstruct equipment access, radio controls, or weapon handling. | Compatibility matrix, user-worn evaluation, interface photographs, and restrictions on combining the suit with other protective equipment. | Critical |
| Fastening and Emergency Removal | Secure closures that resist accidental opening, plus accessible quick-release or rapid-removal features that do not compromise protection during normal movement. | Personnel may need rapid medical access, cooling, decontamination, or equipment removal after an incident. | Closure-cycle test, emergency-removal procedure, glove-operated test, and inspection of buckles, hook-and-loop areas, and zippers. | High |
| Cleaning and Decontamination | Removable washable liners and components; documented procedures for routine washing, body-fluid contamination, chemical exposure, drying, and storage. | Reusable equipment requires predictable hygiene, contamination control, and maintenance between deployments. | Care label, maximum washing temperature, detergent restrictions, replacement-part list, decontamination guidance, and service life. | High |
| General Protective-Clothing Requirements | Assess the complete garment against applicable general requirements such as EN ISO 13688, including ergonomics, marking, sizing, innocuousness, and manufacturer information. | General requirements help ensure that the garment is usable and documented beyond a single laboratory performance claim. | Declaration of conformity or equivalent technical file, test scope, marking details, user instructions, and material safety information. | High |
| Lifecycle and Supply Support | Require replaceable armor inserts, liners, straps, buckles, and fasteners; define a minimum spare-parts period and batch traceability. | Modular repairability lowers total ownership cost and prevents an entire suit from being discarded after localized damage. | Two-year or longer availability commitment where possible, spare-parts price list, repair instructions, serial or batch records, and warranty terms. | High |
| International Procurement Documentation | Require English technical documentation, metric and imperial size references where needed, packaging details, customs classification support, and country-specific compliance review. | Clear documentation reduces tender disputes, import delays, training errors, and incorrect end-user fitting. | Technical datasheet, packing list, certificate package, inspection plan, sample approval procedure, and pre-shipment inspection criteria. | Critical |
