Who Invented the Bullet Proof Vest? - The Tech-FAQ
2011-9-2 · Who Invented the Bullet Proof Vest? Body armor has been in use by military forces since the early middle ages. Armor of metal, leather, cloth padding, silk and other plant material has been intrinsic to military actions since that time. The bullet proof vest, however, is a more recent invention with the specific design intent of protecting its ...