3M DBI-SALA ExoFit X100 Comfort Vest Fall Protection Harness — 420 lb, 1401001

The entry ExoFit fall protection harness — DBI-SALA X100 Comfort Vest

A fall protection harness does not have to cost top-tier money to be comfortable, and the 3M DBI-SALA ExoFit X100 Comfort Vest is the proof: it is the entry model of the ExoFit line but keeps the patented comfort features. You get nylon-and-polyester comfort padding, revolving torso adapters that lock the fit, an anti-slide dorsal D-ring plate with a personal SRL adapter location, and integrated suspension trauma relief straps — rated to 420 lb and built to ANSI Z359.11. What it trades to hit its price is quick-connect hardware: it uses a pass-through chest buckle and tongue-buckle legs instead.

Shoppers searching a general purpose harness, a dbi sala harness, or a padded safety harness land here; as the exofit x100 harness it is the affordable way into the ExoFit comfort platform. Match it to your lanyard, SRL, and anchor, covered below.

Key features

• Entry ExoFit comfort vest, general purpose fall arrest
• Nylon/polyester comfort padding; 6,000 lb webbing; 420 lb rated
• Anti-slide dorsal D-ring plate with personal SRL adapter location
• Revolving torso adapters; integrated suspension trauma relief straps
• Pass-through chest buckle; tongue-buckle legs; auto-resetting lanyard keepers
• 3M DBI-SALA — ANSI Z359.11 and OSHA, sizes S to 2X, made in the USA

Pros & cons

Specifications

What the X100 Comfort Vest is for

All-day general fall arrest where comfort matters but the budget is tighter than a top-tier harness — construction, maintenance, and general industry. It sits in the full body harnesses collection, is the B (body wear) in the ABC system explained in the fall protection equipment guide and the ABCDs of fall protection, and applies wherever a fall hazard triggers the rules in when is fall protection required.

Building the system around the harness

The anti-slide plate takes a self-retracting lifeline at the back, or connect the dorsal D-ring to a rated lanyard from the lanyards collection — the best fall protection lanyards guide ranks them — then to an anchor from the anchor points collection sized to the anchor strength requirements and ranked in the best roof anchors guide, joined with a rated carabiner. Inspect the harness to the harness inspection checklist; the built-in trauma straps back up your suspension trauma rescue plan.

How the X100 compares

Step up within the line and the ExoFit X200 adds quick-connect buckles and a stand-up D-ring, while the ExoFit X300 tops it with auto-locking buckles and an aluminum D-ring. Below it, the DBI-SALA Delta is a simpler vest and the Protecta First is the value entry. For positioning, see the ExoFit X200 Construction. Browse the range in the harness collection or build a complete rig from the best fall protection kits. Everything lives in the fall protection collection.

Safety note: a harness is one part of a personal fall arrest system — it protects you only with a rated lanyard, SRL, or lifeline, a rated anchor, and a connector, under OSHA 1926.502. This vest uses a back D-ring for fall arrest and has no positioning D-rings, so do not use it for positioning. Set the torso adapters so the dorsal D-ring sits between the shoulder blades, run the clearance math for your connecting device, deploy the trauma straps only after a fall while awaiting rescue, and retire the harness after any fall or any sign of webbing, padding, or hardware damage.

Ordering FAQ

Is the 3M DBI-SALA ExoFit X100 Comfort Vest harness in stock and ready to ship?
This listing is active and ships through Amazon. Select your size; the linked Amazon listing carries live price and delivery.

Where does the X100 sit in the ExoFit line?
It is the entry model — X100, then X200, then X300. The X100 keeps the ExoFit comfort features but uses simpler pass-through and tongue buckles instead of the quick-connect buckles on the X200 and X300.

What is the weight capacity and what standards does it meet?
It is rated to 420 lb and meets ANSI Z359.11, OSHA 1910.140, and OSHA 1926.502 for general-purpose fall protection.

What comfort features does it have?
Nylon and polyester hybrid comfort padding, revolving torso adapters that lock the fit, an anti-slide dorsal D-ring plate, and integrated low-profile suspension trauma relief straps.

What are suspension trauma relief straps?
Integrated straps that deploy after a fall so a suspended worker can stand in them and relieve pressure on the legs while awaiting rescue — a first step in a rescue plan.

Does it have an SRL adapter?
Yes — the anti-slide back D-ring plate provides a location to connect a personal self-retracting lifeline at the back of the harness.

What buckles does it use?
A pass-through chest buckle and tongue-buckle leg straps. These are simpler and lower-cost than quick-connect buckles, which is part of what sets the X100 below the X200 and X300.

Does it have positioning D-rings?
No — this X100 comfort vest is general purpose with a back D-ring only, for fall arrest. The X100 construction and weight-distribution models add hip D-rings; this vest does not.

What sizes does it come in?
Sized rather than one-size — S, M, L, XL, and 2X. Match the size to the wearer for the intended comfort and fit.

Is the ExoFit X100 OSHA compliant?
Yes — it meets OSHA 1910.140 and 1926.502 and ANSI Z359.11. As the harness in a fall arrest rig, connect the dorsal D-ring to a rated lanyard, SRL, or lifeline and anchor.

Can I use it for rock or tree climbing?
No — 3M labels this an industrial/occupational fall-protection product. It is not intended for recreational or sporting climbing.

How do I inspect the harness before use?
Check the webbing for cuts, fraying, burns, and chemical damage; the stitching for pulled threads; the D-ring, SRL plate, and buckles for cracks, corrosion, and correct function; and the padding and trauma straps for wear. Remove it from service after any fall or if any part is damaged.

How do I reorder for a crew?
Reorder from this page — the linked Amazon listing makes equipping each worker in the right size quick.

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