How much is a bomb squad suit?
Matthew Barrera
Updated on April 20, 2026
Likewise, can you buy a bomb squad suit?
Restricted: This item is only approved for purchase by Government, Military and Law Enforcement customers. All orders will be reviewed. Delivers a high level of protection from fragmentation, heat, impact, and overpressure during Explosive Ordinance Disposal/Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (EOD/IEDD) operations.
Similarly, is an EOD suit bulletproof? Explosive ordnance disposal suits are sadly not bulletproof which is a misnomer. Nothing is bulletproof only resistant. A EOD suit is tested with fragment simulating projectiles. Body armor is tested with prescribed handgun or rifle projectiles.
Keeping this in consideration, how much does a bomb suit protect you?
To effectively stop a blast wave, thick layers of Kevlar, foam and plastic are needed to prevent serious bodily harm. Since the entire body needs protection, the resulting bomb suit is heavy (80 pounds (36 kg) or more), hot to the point of risking heat stress, and impairs movement.
What is a bomb squad suit made of?
The suit is constructed from Kevlar with an outer anti-static cover of 50/50 Nomex/Kevlar and comprises a jacket, crotchless trousers, groin cup, and rigid ballistic panels.