blast suit

Explosive-resistant outfit

A blast suit is protective clothing designed to shield the wearer from explosions, particularly worn by bomb disposal technicians.

The suit typically includes heavy padding, a reinforced helmet with visor, and materials that absorb or deflect shrapnel and blast pressure: The technician donned his blast suit before approaching the suspicious package.

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protective gear · body armor · armor · kevlar · helmet · visor · technician · disposal · defuse · padded · heavy · fireproof · shrapnel · detonation · EOD · military · shield · gloves

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Body-worn explosive device

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG