Your Trusted Supplier of Certified Stab Vests for Corrections & Frontline Professionals in New Zealand
PPSS Group is a UK based, internationally recognised manufacturer of advanced stab resistant vests and body armour. Shipped directly to New Zealand, our carbon fibre stab vests provide certified protection against knives, spikes, hypodermic needles, and blunt force trauma. Trusted by frontline professionals worldwide.




















































Our Range of Stab Vests:
PPSS Stab Vest Certifications
Our PPSS Stab Resistant Vests are designed to meet and exceed industry standards, ensuring the highest level of protection for our security professionals. Each vest is rigorously examined and certified, providing you with the utmost confidence in your protection from realistic threats.
• 10 Year Life Expectancy Guarantee
CAST Body Armour Standard:
• KR1 (Knife Resistance) View Certificate
• SP1 (Spike Protection) View Certificate
VPAM Body Armour Standard:
• W5 (Blunt Force Protection) View Certificate
NIJ Standard 0115.00 Certification:
• Threat Level 1 – Spike View Certificate
• Threat Level 1 – Edged Blade View Certificate
FAQs
Yes, stab vests are legal for purchase and use by security, corrections, and healthcare professionals. Always ensure procurement is done through legitimate channels.
In most New Zealand frontline roles, especially corrections and private security, ballistic protection is not necessary. PPSS Group Stab vests are specifically designed for threats like knives, spikes, and blunt trauma and do not provide any certified ballistic protection.
While New Zealand does not have its own national stab resistance certification, our vests are certified to internationally recognised standards including CAST KR1/SP1 (Knife and Spike Protection), NIJ Standard 0115.00 Certification (Threat Level 1 Spike and Edged Blades) and VPAM W5 (German Standard for Blunt Force Protection).
Yes. We offer bespoke customisation options including logos, badges, colourways. We also provide additional customisations should you meet the MOQs.
Absolutely. We deliver across New Zealand and support all government procurement methods. For any more information on lead times and shipping please get in touch.
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