diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
index a8ed4d2100..1cadd5cc0d 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
@@ -14,14 +14,14 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest
 	name = "armor vest"
-	desc = "A slim armored vest that protects against most types of damage."
+	desc = "A slim Type I armored vest that provides decent protection against most types of damage."
 	icon_state = "armoralt"
 	item_state = "armoralt"
 	blood_overlay_type = "armor"
 	dog_fashion = /datum/dog_fashion/back
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/alt
-	desc = "An armored vest that protects against most types of damage."
+	desc = "A Type I armored vest that provides decent protection against most types of damage."
 	icon_state = "armor"
 	item_state = "armor"
 
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/hos
 	name = "armored greatcoat"
-	desc = "A greatcoat enchanced with a special alloy for some protection and style for those with a commanding presence."
+	desc = "A greatcoat enhanced with a special alloy for some extra protection and style for those with a commanding presence."
 	icon_state = "hos"
 	item_state = "greatcoat"
 	body_parts_covered = CHEST|GROIN|ARMS|LEGS
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/capcarapace
 	name = "captain's carapace"
-	desc = "An armored vest reinforced with ceramic plates and pauldrons to provide additional protection whilst still offering maximum mobility and flexibility. Issued only to the station's finest, although it does chafe your nipples."
+	desc = "An fireproof armored chestpiece reinforced with ceramic plates and plasteel pauldrons to provide additional protection whilst still offering maximum mobility and flexibility. Issued only to the station's finest, although it does chafe your nipples."
 	icon_state = "capcarapace"
 	item_state = "armor"
 	body_parts_covered = CHEST|GROIN
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/riot
 	name = "riot suit"
-	desc = "A suit of armor with heavy padding to protect against melee attacks."
+	desc = "A suit of semi-flexible polycarbonate body armor with heavy padding to protect against melee attacks."
 	icon_state = "riot"
 	item_state = "swat_suit"
 	body_parts_covered = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|FEET|ARMS|HANDS
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/bulletproof
 	name = "bulletproof armor"
-	desc = "A bulletproof vest that excels in protecting the wearer against traditional projectile weaponry and explosives to a minor extent."
+	desc = "A Type III heavy bulletproof vest that excels in protecting the wearer against traditional projectile weaponry and explosives to a minor extent."
 	icon_state = "bulletproof"
 	item_state = "armor"
 	blood_overlay_type = "armor"