True....ballistic nylon is tough but much heavier than kevlar. Most people are looking for the most protection yet as light as possible. We offer two different vests that have ballistic nylon in them. Check out G. and N. at:
http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/WildBoarUSA/-strse-Hog-Dog-Gear-cln-Vests/Categories.bok Hands down we sell more Guardian Kevlar vests than any other vest we offer. We seldom get any negative feedback and have many repeat customers and friends of customers that like what they have observed on their friends' dogs. However we understand - everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
We appreciate hearing from all of you and take each of your comments into consideration. Most of you will never know the lengths Wild Boar USA goes to make the best products we can to offer to our customers, and we are continually looking for ways to improve with new designs and materials.
Also, we are happy to do custom orders. Just call us and we will work with you to make the product you are wanting if at all possible.
BoarMom,
Long time ago The crainers used to make the bulky vests that were not very flexible. They were super tough and it seems the weave had a lot to do with punture resistance. I believe they used some type of conveyer belt material that was used in lumber mills.
What do you think about cutting out patches of this material and sewing it into the most likely areas where puntures will occur? This could be one of the inside layers...Should make it a better vest without adding much weight yet maintain flexibility.
