Abstract

A deflection element and a protective suit incorporating such are provided. The deflection element including an upper arc; and a lower arc, wherein each of the upper arc and the lower arc include a solid flexible arc shaped layer, a soft padding layer on an inner side of the upper arc and on a matching side of the lower arc, a material forming an encasement around the solid arc shaped layer and the soft padding layer; and wherein the encasement of the upper arc at each end is connected to the encasement of the lower arc with the inner side of the upper arc facing the lower arc.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41H 1/02 - Armoured or projectile- or missile-resistant garments; Composite protection fabrics
• A41D 31/28 - Shock absorbing
• F41H 5/04 - Plate construction composed of more than one layer