. The Foundation Series Plate Carrier utilizes cutting edge fabric technology to deliver a highly modular armor carrier system that is also incredibly lightweight yet adaptable and ready for any mission.The Foundation Plate Carrier helps you shed pounds where it counts ensuring you can go farther, longer, faster and stronger than before. This is achieved using our laminate 1000D/500D laser cut, laminate nylon providing peak weight reduction without sacrifice in strength. By utilizing removable split-bar buckles and standardized interchangeable placards, you will have the modularity to scale back and forth between Foundation Plate Carriers and Foundation Chest Rigs.