Month: May 2017

Why we need to wear reflective vest

Do motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians have to wear the reflective vest? It was one of the questions you answered Andrés Gomez-Lobo in DNA testing.

 

Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Andrés Gomez-Lobo spoke with Andrea and José Antonio Name on the use of reflective vest, whose possession in the car is compulsory from the first of January, this 2016 that is just beginning.

The head of the portfolio answered some of the questions that have resonated more recent days:

 

Why yellow vest?

“The reason for that is because it is a color that is very visible day” and “night, which is retro reflective bands are having,” said Gomez-Lobo.

 

Does the use is mandatory or only available in the car?

“We must carry a reflective vest as part of the emergency kit, and this vest must be accessible from inside the cabin of the car , ” said the Minister, explaining that it is not necessary to take hung in the passenger seat, but take visible it might be useful to show that the device actually possessed.

 

Do motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians should use it?

“Now each other always recommend that pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, who are particularly vulnerable on the roads, use a reflective element and hopefully the safety vest,” he said.

Reflective fabric is used by cyclists

Levi Strauss, the alliance has something to surprise. Thought for urban cyclists, the Jacquard project was presented last week at the Google I / 0 2016 conference in Mountain View, California. Sensitive to touch, the reflective fabric of the first jacket connected allows interacting with its Smartphone, without having to take it out.

In 2011, we launched the Commuter Trucker collection. Dedicated to urban cyclists, the line adapts the classics of the house to the specific needs of those pedaling in city dress. Thermal properties, resistance, elasticity, protection and even safety – we have worked on reflective fabrics in the dark, to make cyclists more visible at night – the collection aims to combine design and performance for the benefit of sports. So, because innovation is inherent in the Commuter collection, we thought it was the perfect place to incorporate the Jacquard project.

It allows cyclists to control their Smartphone from a distance. By way of example, the jacket may, by vibration, indicate when the user receives a call or message. The user can program the gesture (tapping, friction) which will activate the desired functions on his telephone. Listening to music, taking a call, launching a GPS, or learning about the buildings you are crossing … all this becomes possible, just by touching your left sleeve. The garment thus becomes a co-driver, avoiding the pedal to let go of the handlebars and divert his attention.

The engineers in charge of the project wanted to create the simplest technology to facilitate its integration by the weaving factories. Thus, they have created a fiber similar to a reflective material, but incorporating wires of conductive metal alloys. This allows you to integrate a tactile interface directly into the fabric. This simplicity of integration is what makes Jacquard’s interest.

Soon, we will develop more diverse interfaces solutions, such as LEDs, hap tic feedback (which allows us to reproduce real touch sensations on a tactile interface) and microphones. APIs will also be introduced to allow manufacturers and developers who wish to see their applications used with our clothes.

Aesthetically speaking, the garment is very successful because it looks to be mistaken for the iconic Levi’s denim jacket. How did you manage to reconcile fashion and technology?

Do not let technology constrain appearance was our main challenge. Fashion and technology must work together, but there is an inherent tension between the two. We wanted the garment to look like any other Levi’s jacket, the technology was as useful as possible and its appearance as discreet as possible.

Another constraint was that the jacket had to go through the machine. For this purpose, it is sufficient to remove the electronic module which covers all the operation of the wearable device before washing the jacket.

The connected fabric will not be reserved for Levi Strauss. Other brands will be able to use it, as they would with any other fabric. More than the technology itself, it is the designers and their apprehensions of the needs of the consumer who dictate the architecture of the product and value the connected clothes. By abandoning the idea of exclusivity, we want to create a creative ecosystem that will benefit everyone, and in particular consumers. We are proud of this technology and look forward to seeing it evolve and expand on a large scale.

A test version of this first connected reflective jacket should be available to developers this fall, before being released in the spring of 2017. No awards have been announced.

Reflective element is important to sports enthusiasts

Light, airy, comfortable. So you want to feel the new 4F spring / summer collection from 4F. Clothing is maintained in a sports climate, with the use of sports reflective materials, and the new variety of assortment to the most popular sport in Poland – cycling. The whole, maintained in classic, subdued colors – dynamics and sporty character is here by strong color accents.

The spring-summer 4F clothing collection for the 2017 season is centered on three disciplines: fitness, running and cycling, which first appears in the 4F range. The collection is very sporty, but it also includes a number of comfortable everyday clothes.

“The sporty women’s collection is a monochrome mélange set with color accents of yellow neon and blue, exemplified by girls allover and track suits. Cross-dressing is a combination of fashion and sport, with the dominance of matching shapes and cuts that emphasize silhouette, glossy prints and iridescent fabrics, “writes Marlene, Director of the 4F Collection. The fitness range is in the 80’s in a pastel version, with color combinations in the pastel and animal prints. Bicycle clothing, in turn, is characterized by strongly feminine cuts and matching shapes. The collection also includes suggestions for women in the issue of “after sport” – it is the contrast of delicate pastels and scattered, tattered surfaces. The clothes are inspired by flower gardens and suburban blocks, so they dominate the mélange of denim and gray concrete with reflective element of copper shine. The collection also features the design of the 1990s in a hip-hop atmosphere where branding and prints are visible.

Men’s collection is, first of all, suggestions inspired by linearity, wave propagation and digitization. Colorfully subdued, ideally suited for intense physical activity. Secondly, the proposals are strongly modern, designed for outdoor sports, where classic, simple patterns dominate. There are also fitness suits with colors, camouflage inspirations, and cycling activities with matching patterns in gray and black and blue and neon green. The men in the new 4F collection will also find bomber jackets that clearly show the inspirations of cuts from motorbike clothing. The collection complements sports wear and accessories, maintained in a hip-hop atmosphere where big branding and prints are visible.

Accessories include hair bands with reflective tape double-sided caps and running and cycling gloves. The collection also includes a wide selection of backpacks, bags and kidney sachets.

“Light, airy, comfortable – so you feel the new spring / summer collection of 4F brand from 4F. Sports have already entered the fashion for a permanent, and fashion has permanently entered the sport. Today, active people do not give up either comfort or fashionable design, and the task of sports brands is to combine these two elements. I think that as a 4F brand we have this experience because we know today that sports wear and accessories have become part of everyday style, “concludes Anita, Creative Director of 4F.

Preschoolers will be safer if wear a reflective vest

Preschoolers will be well visible on the sidewalks and in the streets. They will receive reflective vests and special reflectors. For the moment, such gifts are enjoyed by children from kindergarten number 13 in Myles.

Vesting and reflectors are accompanied by a police lecture. At the same time, the policeman recalls the most important safety rules for the youngest. In addition to wearing reflective jackets, going through the pedestrian crossing only at the pedestrian crossing and in the green light, cycling only on designated lanes or cycling paths or walking on the left side of the road.

In the next days, sets of vests and reflective materials will reach all Myles kindergartens.

The action is under the patronage of President Myles Daniel, sponsored by several local companies.

Prostitutes are bound to wear reflective vests in Italy

Italian prostitutes will be forced to give up mini-skirts and high-cut blouses in favor of trousers and reflective vests to avoid highway accidents.

Women who practice prostitution every night on a crowded Milan highway risk a fine of 500 Euros if they refuse to wear garments imposed by the authorities.

Officials in Spine dada say prostitutes are causing traffic problems without wearing high visibility vest on the Milan-Cremona route and should be treated as construction workers.

According to The Independent, some 15,000 prostitutes gathered in the Milan region after many tourists came to the area to attend the 2015 Exhibition Fair in Milan.

“Prostitutes should be treated as roadside workers and should be forced to wear reflective clothing to make them more visible,” said Lucian Sonia, vice-mayor of Spin dada. According to him, those who are caught twice without the right clothes will be taken to the police station.

Safety vests are required for sailors

North Sails sailboats and Hilly Hansen protect themselves with a safety vest while sailing without giving up style and detail.

A sailing jacket for sea enthusiasts, are not willing to accept compromises. Because every weather condition must be tackled with caution using appropriate equipment and clothing. Such as wrap-around technical and waterproof jackets for the most adverse sea conditions. And even when weather conditions do not promise anything good, and think about staying on the ground, a good head inspired by sailing is a way to stay in touch with the sea. The choice of the sailor’s clothing cannot be oriented towards brands that have always been closely linked to the world of navigation. Like Hilly Hansen and North Sails.

Hilly Hansen is a Norwegian company that has been producing quality reflective clothing and design for sailors for 140 years. Whether it is offshore sailors or in-shore cruisers, the Scandinavian company offers state-of-the-art solutions. Like the Race Jacket. A professional waterproof, windproof, breathable, and waterproof cloth is with foldable hood and reflective details. A product highly appreciated by the jobseekers. So much for winning the GOOD DESIGN® Award awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Center for Architecture and Urban Study. Also because Hilly Hansen’s Reflective Jacket is light but has a robust design. It guarantees great freedom of movement and is suitable for sailing under extreme conditions thanks to the protective neck and the mask that protects it from the water.

For North Sails – an American brand synonymous with sailing – the strong point is the Sailor Jacket. A garment with 30 years of history, but renewed for the summer of summer 2017. Made of durable and water-repellent nylon, it also protects against UV rays. To meet the demanding of in-shore sailors, and even days spent far from the boat. Beyond the performance, there is the unmistakable style of the brand founded in 1957 by the Lowell North sailor. The jacket is a bomber with slim fit, cuffs and bottom ribs and sleeves lined with nylon which is available in navy, white, red and blue navy variants.

Police are required to wear reflective vest

A 19-year-old from the Gambia, J.B., was arrested yesterday in the Marina Cagliari district for the offense of detaining drug smuggling from Fleche’s agents in the “Widespread Crime” section of the Mobile Team. The police operation who wear reflective vest was carried out within the city’s control services, further intensified recently to meet the needs of citizens who increasingly turn to the police to seek prevention and security with particular attention to the Marina District.

During a patrol service, yesterday morning, police officers wear safety jackets noticed three foreign guys sitting on a bench and partially hiding from cars parked in the car parks in the center of Rome Street. A few moments after the three were approached by two young men who, after a brief exchange of jokes, handed over a banknote to one of them, receiving in return an amazing dose of substance.

During the next check, agents blocked and identified the young alien who, in an attempt to eradicate him, had thrown a reflective bag containing 13 doses of hashish weight of 18 grams. During the search, J.B. Jacket pocket. Two more amazing doses were found while in the pants pocket was found the sum of 15 Euros. Arrested, the young man was detained at the security chambers awaiting the trial with the most prestigious ritual scheduled for today’s morning.

Reflective heat transfer film is used in backpack

The reflective backpack is a very important piece of equipment for a motorcyclist. As motorcycles do not have luggage, it is the most practical option to take with you to work or to take a trip. At the same time the backpack cannot interfere with driving, cannot open itself, and cannot cause danger to the driver during the fall. Today we change the motorcycle backpack from the top shelf – Mach 5. This is one of the more expensive proposals for motorcyclists on the market; the question is worth the price?

No Drag Mach 5 is a modified version of No Drag Mach 3. The backpack has gained the capacity to expand its capacity, additional shoeboxes, viewfinder and some other nice extras. In addition, the Mach 5 has the ability to carry a 15-inch laptop, a helmet hanger and the option of folding one of the arms for easier removal of the backpack.

Reflective Material used and finish: The backpack is made of extruded outer shell that gives it a distinctive shape. The carrier system is made of hard-wearing synthetic fabrics. The inside pockets for the shoes and viewfinder are made of mesh and soft flip. The whole is done very carefully and aesthetically. The highest quality materials used and the quality of workmanship make after half a year of use on the backpack, apart from minor scratches, practically no signs of use.

Comfort and daily use: I would use the comfort of this product in two areas. The first would be backpacking, the second using the backpack alone. As for the ride, it’s hard to get a better motorcycle backpack, and I’ve had plenty of backpacks to ride on two wheels. The Mach 5 is perfectly placed on the back, with straps that fit well into the driver’s silhouette, even if the driver’s jacket is aerodynamic. The backpack fulfills the manufacturer’s promises. It does not interfere with driving; it does not generate turbulence and tug. 250 km / h on a naked motorcycle is sufficient speed to be convinced.

The Ohio has a great fastening system that prevents the rucksack from opening while riding (it is located on the driver’s back). The pockets were designed so that nothing would happen to them. Here we come to the second aspect of using a backpack. Hard casing and fixed form have their limitations. Even with the backpack which has reflective heat transfer film zoom option, the outer shell will never fit into your luggage. Either it is housed or not. Well protected locks require a bit more attention and care in handling. They are not as readily available as in a classic backpack, so efficient packaging and unpacking Mach 5 requires a bit of practice. The laptop pocket is great, the left shoulder strap for easy removal of the backpack is a real revelation (why other manufacturers did not come up with it?), and the helmet fixing system works well, the organizer squeaking is a bit too shallow.

The No Drag Mach 5 is a great idea for a backpack of everyday use during commute to work, or for short trips. It works best on sports and sport-tourist motorbikes. Due to the form has its limitations, but great quality convinced even unconvinced. The only real minus … is the price. Nearly 800 are quite a lot.

Reflective jacket is the second backbone of motorcyclist

The reflective jacket is our second backbone, so on a motorcycle I always accompany me practically, even if my ride ends 2km. The jacket is available in several color variants. We chose white with blue and black inserts.

The jacket was made of polyester 500D and also reinforced with Durian and R-tech material. Such a mixture of materials directly affects the comfort we feel. Nothing blocks our freedom, we have a full range of movement, and additional adjustments on the waist and on the sleeves allow you to fit the jacket to our silhouette (also after removing the napkin and rainbow membrane).

Our touring set ran in full sun on the Suzuki Bandit 1250, experienced the rain and wind on the Triumph Tiger 800 Rx and also a bit of sand on the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin. In each of these conditions, Mica was able to manage. The inside was nice all the time. The wind did not have access to me; the rain did not end up with wet hands. And hot days?

On the heat we have a special main ventilation panel in Area jacket – sewn from a thick 3D mesh. After removing a special tongue, we see a few inches wide of the ventilation belt, which extends from our waist, across the chest at the end of the neck. This is the main ventilation that lets cool air into the inside of the jacket and distributes the interior. In addition, we also have two vents under the armpits.

But how does it work when the temperature exceeds 30 ° C? The jacket without the napkin gets very light and pleasant, while driving we feel like the cooler air enters the “ventilation chimney” – but there is no charm, ventilation requires movement. While standing 5 minutes in the red light, the heat coming from the sky reaches us. All you have to do is move on to become more enjoyable again. This is not a super-hip-chic t-shirt jacket, but no mesh jacket will give us such a Safety certified by elbows and shoulders, as well as R-tech reinforcements. On the back we have a pocket to which to put a back protector – because unfortunately this manufacturer does not add as standard.

This is one of Mica’s main assumptions – high visibility vest is greater security. That is why both the jacket and trousers have a large number of reflective panels made of high quality materials. However, if it is not enough for you – you can buy a dedicated vest and special light on the back of the LED technology. Once you’ve set it all up, you become more visible than a Christmas tree full of Christmas

The trousers are built like a jacket, but have a better waterproof membrane. It is also worth noting the reinforcement on the lower leg (more resistant to abrasive properties of the asphalt) and certified knee pads. At our disposal we have two waterproof pockets zippered, and two large pockets on the thighs, which we will put our daily supply of souvenirs from wilderness)

There are two side panels for ventilation and a special panel around the knees. When they are opened in the middle, there is a wave of cooler air. However, as it turns out – further pulling the buckle on the knees transforms trousers into a set of short tourist gates. In fast and efficient way with motorcycling we can go to explore the surrounding ruins, rocks and folklore.

Atom is a glove for extremely bad weather, and their construction suggests a warm ride. In practice it is even better where the warmed up gloves go, where pulls out his secret weapon – a rechargeable battery system.

Of course, the safety vests are obviously thicker than the summer ones and do not have ventilation, but their use does not mean that we are completely separated from the machine and lose our sense of control. Already during the first tour we get used to their thickness and easily handle the gas and brake and clutch levers.

The travel set from is not one of the cheapest and simplest – it is aimed at a specific audience that values comfort, comfort and safety without having to bother with details.

Reflective fabric is used in the Riding School

“Project Parsifal” is the motto at the premiere on Sunday (8 pm) in the Horse-riding hall. The production is based on a text by Tanked Dorset.

The “Parsifal” fever has also reached the theatrical clubs with high visibility vest of the “Jungle Land esthete” a month after Richard Wagner’s stage festival “Parsifal” celebrated its premiere on the stage of the Great House: Parsifal, the impetuous would-be rival, leaves a lot of burnt earth on his way, until after a long grave search for repentance and repentance. “Project Parsifal” is the premiere motto on Sunday in the riding hall (beginning: 8 pm) according to a text by Tanked Dross.

A hero wear the cloth with reflective fabric in the tension field of youthful overflow and experience-oriented lifestyle – which substance could be better suited for a joint project of Youth Club and Club 56? Starting out from the medieval Parsifal myth, the club members explore the topics “freedom and faith” from the perspective of two generations, the young ones, who are still full of ideals and strive for freedom, and the older one, reflectively on their lives Looking back and remembering past moments of happiness. Is there an innate sense of justice? Does it need a superior moral authority? And what is the right way in life?

The concept of space opens up new perspectives for the audience to the stage. The otherwise usual separation of the auditorium stage is canceled. It was arranged around the playing surface with some reflective element in an aristocratic manner surround a round table which creates an inner and an outer view on the circle of life: in the middle people who are at the beginning of their journey, on the outside people who look back on a part of their years Table all meet. – Further performances: 16th, 17th May, 23rd, 24th, 25th June, 8 pm.