Kelowna, British Columbia — PRE Labs today officially launched its two new belt platforms, the Dakota™ Duty Belt and the Kova™ Tactical Belt, to build upon its lineup of high-performance survivability and armour products. They are available now in a variety of colours and sizes. 

From the tough multi-layer nylon to the polymer core inserts, the belts are carefully crafted to provide stability and long-lasting performance for the wearer. The ergonomic shapes and lightweight materials contour to the body and offer enhanced mobility and balanced weight distribution. The belts are available with inner Velcro® Brand closure contacts or gel-like neoprene padding for added non-slip comfort.

“The belt platforms are designed to reduce strain and bulk while offering greater accessibility to added equipment," said PRE Labs CEO, Brad Field. "With the Kova Tactical Platform, the wearer is able to increase their overall ballistic protection with NIJ certified soft armour inserts. The belt is an essential component of an officer’s everyday carry and the Dakota and Kova Platforms deliver on comfort, mobility, and performance.”

Dakota™ Duty Belt

The Dakota, meaning friend or ally in Sioux language, is designed to evenly distribute the weight of any attached equipment in a sleek and ergonomic form factor. This effectively reduces pressure points and back and hip strain through extended periods of use. A webbing or rigger's belt can weave through the platform’s 360-degree laser-cut openings to accommodate extra pouches, accessories, and holsters. 

Kova™ Tactical Belt

In the Inuit language, Kova means strong. Kova is powerful, courageous, and maneuvers with purpose and determination. The tactical platform optimizes load distribution while offering versatile gear configuration. The four rows of continuous laser-cut MOLLE provide end-to-end equipment customization. The Kova™ also accepts soft armour panel inserts to increase overall ballistic protection for maximum tactical coverage.

Features of the belt platforms include: 

• Ergonomically designed for maximum mobility and balanced weight distribution.
• Constructed from durable multi-layer SQUADRON® laser-cut nylon and built to last. 
• Available with inner VELCRO® Brand Closures or gel-like neoprene anti-slip padding. 
• Compatible with PRE Labs 1.5-inch webbing belt with ultra-strong quick-release COBRA® buckle and integrated high-capacity rappelling/accessory loop.
• Webbing belt can weave through the outer platform for PALS/MOLLE gear and non-MOLLE accessory attachment points. 
• Removable load-bearing suspender attachment tabs transfer belt weight to the carrier system. 
• Kova™ Tactical Belt platform accepts soft armour ballistic inserts for maximum tactical coverage. 
• Available in Dark Navy, Black, Wolf Grey, Coyote Brown, and Ranger Green
• Available in sizes Small to XXXL (27“ - 51”). 

Availability and Options 

• Both the Dakota™ Duty and Kova™ Tactical Belt Systems are available to order today directly from PRE Labs or through the Company’s distribution partners. 
• Customers can choose to include an inner Velcro® Brand belt or a 1.5-inch webbing belt with COBRA® buckle to complete their belt system. 
• A removable neoprene padding insert is also available as an option for platforms with inner Velcro® Brand Closures. 
• As each belt is custom-made to order, manufacturing lead times apply and will be communicated to customers at the time of order. 

Learn more at prelabsinc.com/belt-systems or contact PRE Labs for a custom quote and to start building your belt system today.