Protection for the educators who support students in crisis.
Cut, bite, and puncture-resistant clothing for special-education teachers, classroom aides, EAs, and behavior interventionists. Independently lab-rated. Ships from Canada to the USA, DDP (Delivered Duty Paid).
Special-education assistants are injured by students at roughly six times the rate of licensed teachers.— Violence Against Educators report
Worn by the staff who show up for every student.
Comfortable enough to wear all day, and designed to look like everyday clothing — so students stay calm and staff stay protected.
Special-education classrooms
Self-contained SPED classrooms and resource rooms where teachers and aides support students with complex behavioral and sensory needs.
Behavior support & EAs
Educational assistants, paraprofessionals, and behavior interventionists working one-on-one with students who bite, scratch, or pinch.
Autism & developmental programs
Staff in autism programs, developmental-disability classrooms, and day programs where physical aggression is part of the job.
Why special-education teams choose Cut-Tuff® Core
Teachers, aides, and behavior interventionists face daily exposure to bites, scratches, and pinches from students in crisis. Cut-Tuff® Core garments are independently lab-rated to take the hit — comfortable enough for a full school day, and discreet enough that they look like ordinary clothing.
Bite & scratch protection
ANSI A6 / EN ISO Level F cut resistance — the highest cut-resistance level — reduces the risk of teeth or nails penetrating to skin. Built for staff who redirect, restrain, or physically support students in crisis.
Everyday-looking & comfortable
Arm guards, base layers, and jackets that look like normal clothing, not PPE — so students stay calm and staff stay comfortable all day. 100% latex-free polyester/spandex blend, breathable and smooth against the skin.
Machine washable
Washable up to 40°C (104°F). Retains its protection rating through repeated wash cycles. Following the care label preserves both performance and garment lifespan.
Built for school procurement
Net-30 purchase orders for school districts and boards. DDP shipping from Canada — duties, taxes, and brokerage included in the price. US shipping is $39 flat, free over $300, except for purchase orders. Same business day quotes. W-8BEN-E and vendor documentation provided on request.
The gear special-education teams choose.
Purchase orders, Net-30, shipped DDP.
Upload a PO and we return a formal quote with ANSI and EN ratings ready for your procurement team. Ships DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) — no customs paperwork on delivery. No minimum order.
Upload a POReady to protect your classroom team?
Browse the full catalogue, or call us and we’ll recommend the right kit for your classroom.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. We accept POs from school districts, boards, and government agencies. Net-30 terms available for qualified government agencies. W-8BEN-E and vendor setup documentation provided on request. Email sales@bac-tactical.com.
Quote turnaround is same business day. In-stock items ship same or next business day; backordered items take up to 4 weeks. All U.S. orders ship DDP from Canada — duties, taxes, and brokerage are included in the price.
Yes. Cut-Tuff Core arm guards and base layers are designed to look like everyday clothing, not PPE, so students stay calm. Jackets and hoodies work as outer layers where dress codes allow.
Yes. All Cut-Tuff Core garments are 100% latex-free, made from a proprietary polyester/spandex blend engineered to be smooth against the skin. Machine washable up to 40°C.
For environments where bites, scratches, and pinches occur, ANSI A6 cut resistance is the minimum we recommend. Cut-Tuff Core is tested to ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Level A6 and EN ISO 13997 Level F — the highest cut-resistance level. See Protection Standards for full ratings.
XS to XXL across most Cut-Tuff Core products, with some available to 6XL. For mixed teams, our sales team can recommend bulk sizing strategies. Email sales@bac-tactical.com for a consultation.