Jul 29, 2026
2026 2nd Quarter Newsletter + Updates!
In This Edition: New Gear Developments, Research Partnership with the University of Toronto, Big Changes at PRE Labs HQ, Join Our Team, Client Testimonials, Summer Closure Notice
News & Updates
May 06, 2026
2026 1st Quarter Newsletter + Updates!
PRE Labs has had a busy and exciting quarter, marked by continued growth, product development, customer engagement, and major investments in our future. From expanding our team, facilities, and equipment, to advancing certification work, strengthening quality control, and developing new technologies, we remain focused on building practical, high-performance protective solutions that meet real-world needs.
Mar 19, 2026
The Future of Protective Gear in a Post-PFAS World
At PRE Labs, in collaboration with the University of British Columbia Okanagan, the University of Toronto, and the Canadian Department of National Defence, we’ve spent the past three years working on a low-PFAS, omni-phobic coating (repelling both solids and liquids) designed for extreme environments. So far, we’ve developed a coating using PFAS molecules with just three carbon atoms—while maintaining strong performance against chem/bio threats validated by DND testing.
Jan 16, 2026
Celebrating 20,000 Orders!
PRE Labs surpasses 20,000 orders amid continued strong growth.
May 01, 2025
NIJ 07 FAQ
What’s the Difference Between NIJ Listed and NIJ Compliant? The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) does not "certify" body armor. Instead, it operates the Compliance Testing Program (CTP) to determine whether body armor meets its performance standards. Armor that successfully passes this testing is listed on the NIJ Compliant Products List (CPL). Here’s how the process works: Manufacturers …
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