<p>The primary goal of this study is to propose a new approach for testing lightweight armour garments (weighing less than 0.5&#xa0;kg/m²) when impacted with a cloud of sand particles. This methodology enable the ranking of lightweight textiles based on their protection from impacts of sand grains. In comparison to AEP 2920, this new approach aims to provide more detailed information and better characterize the level of protection of the fabrics in the event of an explosion of a nearby Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs).The explosion and the subsequent debris ejection from the surrounding earth constitute the main threats from IEDs. The Allied Engineering Publication (AEP) 2920 is the primary reference standard for testing body armour against fragments threats. 1.1 g Fragment Simulating Projectiles (FSPs) are typically required for body armour and personnel protection. Other hazards listed in the standard, such as 0.16 g FSP or Right Circular Cylinder (RCC), are highly unstable, making precise findings during testing sessions difficult. Furthermore, as representation of the original fragments emanating from regular ordnance, all of these fragment simulating projectiles are manufactured in steel. These characteristics make it challenging to compare the testing findings to the real protection provided by armour when impacted by secondary debris generated by IED’s. The proposed methodology effectively ranks textiles according to their ability to block small debris grains. Analysis of the tested textile benchmarks highlights the significant influence of several parameters, including the material composition and the weaving technique.</p>