GH Armor Systems Soft Trauma Plate 5"x8" or 8"x10" GH-STP

Overview of the GH Armor Systems Soft Trauma Plate | GH-STP

Law enforcement officers, EMS responders, firefighters, and corrections officers already carry significant risk on every shift. A standard ballistic vest stops penetration, but a direct round impact to center chest still delivers real force to your body. The GH Armor Systems Soft Trauma Plate, model GH-STP, is built to stand between that force and your sternum.

Made in the USA, this plate is constructed from multiple layers of aramid ballistic fibers wrapped in a lightweight 70 denier ripstop nylon outer shell with poly-backed, ultra-sonic seams. The result is a flexible, compact insert that provides meaningful blunt-force trauma mitigation without adding stiffness or bulk to your vest.

The GH-STP is available in 5 in. x 8 in. and 8 in. x 10 in. Full Cut sizes. Most GH Armor concealable and external carriers include a 5 in. x 8 in. plate pocket as standard, making this a straightforward upgrade that drops directly into your existing vest setup.

Key Features

• Blunt Force Trauma Reduction: Absorbs and disperses center-chest impact energy from a round that has already been stopped by your ballistic panels, helping reduce the risk of serious blunt force injury.
• Construction: Multiple layers of aramid ballistic fibers provide the protective core, wrapped in a 70 denier ripstop nylon outer shell for durability and a low-profile finish.
• Ultra-Sonic Seam Technology: Poly-backed ultra-sonic seams create a clean, sealed edge that resists fraying, moisture ingress, and wear over extended use.
• Two Size Options: The 5 in. x 8 in. size fits standard plate pockets in most concealable and external carriers. The 8 in. x 10 in. Full Cut size fits larger plate pockets in tactical and external setups.
• Lightweight and Flexible: The soft fiber construction keeps this plate thin and pliable, so it conforms naturally inside your vest without restricting movement.
• Color: Black, with a matte low-visibility ripstop nylon outer surface.
• Made in the USA: Manufactured domestically to GH Armor Systems quality standards.
• Drop-In Compatibility: Fits any carrier with a matching plate pocket size, including GH Armor and other brands.

Specifications

Variant SKUs, MPNs, and UPCs

Compatibility

The GH Armor Systems Soft Trauma Plate is compatible with any vest carrier that includes a properly sized plate pocket.

The 5 in. x 8 in. version fits the standard plate pocket included as default equipment in all GH Armor concealable and external carrier models. It also fits any third-party carrier with a 5 in. x 8 in. plate pocket opening.

The 8 in. x 10 in. Full Cut version is suited for tactical and external carriers featuring a larger plate pocket. Measure your carrier's plate pocket before ordering if you are not using a GH Armor carrier.

This plate is designed as a supplemental insert and must be used inside a vest carrier. It does not replace ballistic armor panels. It works alongside your existing soft or hard armor system by reducing the impact energy that transfers through to your body after a round is stopped.

Not recommended for: standalone use without a vest carrier, or as a replacement for rated ballistic panels.

Intended Users

The GH Armor Systems Soft Trauma Plate is built for working professionals who wear ballistic vests in high-risk environments and want added center-chest protection on every shift.

Law enforcement officers on patrol, in active shooter response, or during vehicle pursuits face the real risk of rounds that are stopped by their vest still causing serious blunt force injury to the chest. The GH-STP gives those officers a practical, low-profile way to reduce that risk without a new carrier or major gear change.

EMS responders and firefighters who operate in elevated-threat environments increasingly equip their protective gear with soft trauma plates for added coverage on unpredictable calls.

Corrections officers working in close-quarters facilities where physical confrontations can involve improvised impact weapons benefit from the additional center-mass protection this plate offers inside their duty vest.

SWAT and tactical team members use soft trauma plates in plate carrier configurations to add blunt force mitigation alongside hard armor panels.

Private security professionals and civilians who carry their own body armor can also add this plate to their vest for increased confidence in high-risk environments.

What's Included

• 1x GH Armor Systems Soft Trauma Plate (GH-STP) in your selected size (5 in. x 8 in. or 8 in. x 10 in. Full Cut)

Note: A vest carrier with a matching plate pocket is required to use this plate and is not included. GH Armor concealable and external vest carriers are sold separately.

Available at WCUniforms

WCUniforms is a specialty retailer owned by military veterans, law enforcement professionals, and EMS personnel, and has been serving first responders and public safety professionals since 2013. Unlike general-market retailers, WCUniforms selects gear that working professionals actually rely on, which is why the GH Armor Systems product line has a home in the catalog. Shop wcuniforms.com with confidence knowing this plate was chosen by people who understand the demands of the job. Unlike universal inserts made without professional input, the GH-STP is purpose-built for duty environments where every piece of gear has to earn its place.