FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Centennial CO - March 2016 – The Elite Defender riot suit (ED100) offers critical protection from blunt force trauma that doesn't sacrifice fit and comfort. The effective and consistently reliable ED100 riot suit is easily deployed and or removed for riot control, cell extractions or other tactical situations.

The Elite Defender Riot Suit's contour molded outer shells feature impact ridges that disperse the brunt of the blows, jabs and other projectiles, while foam inner padding cushions the officer's body. Soft brush and mesh line the inside to reduce abrasion and provide long-term comfort.

The sturdy PE hard shell protectors are used for covering and protecting most of the body. They are designed to withstand hard blows, and prevent penetration or stabbing by sharp tools, anti-fire and anti-acidity. The ED100 provides upper body and shoulder protection, forearm protection, thigh and groin protection and knee and shin protection. The ED100 comes with a polyester heavy duty carry bag for easy transport.

The Elite Defender riot suit was chosen for the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, OH and passes the rigorous standards for our most elite law enforcement agencies: quality, operational flexibility, protection area, energy absorbency, and flame resistance performance.

The Elite Defender riot suit has a feature set that we are confident police departments around the nation and globe will appreciate:

• MOLLE webbing system on chest plate and hip guards for add-ons and storage pouch
• Sturdy PE protective shell for blunt force trauma protection
• Combination of thick BNI and EVA
• Foam for padding throughout suit for force absorption
• Sturdy Nylon and Hexagon Sandwich
• Mesh shell material
• Easily donable with a system of strong buckle straps
• Supplied with polyester carry bag
• Ergonomically built to allow for full range of motion
• Easy to put on and take off in time critical situations

About HWI - HWI Gear, Inc. commits to value-focused innovation in protective apparel. From the design room, to customer service, we strive for continual improvement to be the top of the industry. We are a small, family owned business. Our president, Bill Hatch, has been in the business of bringing cutting edge protective apparel designs to the market for over 30 years. HWI Gear, Inc. has delivered over 1.5 million pairs of gloves to the US military and has designed state of the art products to meet the evolving demands of the US military for infield protection. We also continue to focus on improving product offerings for law enforcement by investing in new technologies and utilizing end-users for development feedback.

HWI Gear, Inc. has an in-house design and sample building team to help bring our products to the market. We have established an exclusive network of manufacturing to meet any requirement, such as American Made (Berry Compliant) products, TAA compliant products and small- run specialized offerings. HWI Gear, Inc. continually invests in being a complete supplier of protective gloves and other protective apparel. Learn more at http://hwigear.com.