I have a made to measure vest but I am still coming off duty with bruising to my lower ribs. Our kit suppliers say that the armor is the perfect fit and cant understand why it is causing bruising does anyone have ideas of anything I can wear under the armor to prevent the bruising??
2007-10-13 12:02:38 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Try Lambs wool under your vest.
When I was in the hospital years ago, they put a lightweight
sheet of lambs wool under me. Oh what comfort.
Buy a layer of it, and have cut to size to go under your lower ribs. Or have it actually attached to your vest.
I hope from my heart I have helped you.
PS
My daughter is a police officer here in New Jersey.
2007-10-13 12:54:11 · answer #1 · answered by Eve 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wow, I have never heard of a vest causing bruising unless you happen to get shot while wearing it.
First of all, you should see your doctor for a checkup. You may be more prone to bruising because of hemophilia, lukemia, liver problems, certain medications, or who knows what.
Maybe you are just too thin and need a little more fat over those ribs to protect you from bruising. In the mean time, since winter is approaching, you can cut the sleeves of a sweatshirt and wear that under the vest to give you a little padding.
2007-10-13 12:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by S R 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Allowing that you are wearing a "T" shirt under it, the only thing that I might suggest is using a talcum powder under your "T" shirt. It may be that the vest is not moving with your body, and is getting caught up, causing bruising. I wear body armor too, and that's what I do.
2007-10-13 12:07:14 · answer #3 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 02:51:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure that anything you wear will help. But I think you can buy a supplement at the health food store in the natural herbs section which will make your body less susceptible to bruising.
2007-10-13 12:06:54 · answer #5 · answered by sunshine&smiles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, wear a padded vest under it. It should relieve the chafing and pain your are having.
2007-10-13 12:06:56 · answer #6 · answered by chuckimagine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ouch, if you dont mind being super hot, you might want to try another layer of clothing under it. Also you might want to try to add some mass between you and your ribs. The constant rubbing up aginst your ribs is brusing your skin.
2007-10-13 12:23:38 · answer #7 · answered by Kevy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bruises? i wore a vest for 25 years and never got a single bruise.this is not a question a police officer would ask in a place like this. this is a phoney post.
----retired texas deputy sheriff----
2007-10-13 19:38:25 · answer #8 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Either get a different vest, or wear the "Under Armour" shirts. They are lightweight, breathable, and provide a thin cushion.
2007-10-13 12:05:58 · answer #9 · answered by Patrick S 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A cotton vest
2007-10-13 12:06:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋