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What you should know when doing running

We return to the running with the material to run, whether it is running safety clothes, sneakers or any other complement that can go well in our outings to make miles. Sports gadgets are great for quantifying our activity and knowing exactly how we evolved along with our training, but if you have to invest in running equipment, make it first in proper clothing, socks and running shoes.

 

There is no universal rule when dressing to run, of course. In reality, you can go jogging with a pair of sneakers and any type of garment, but with time and experience, you will learn to choose some materials over others, namely what to wear on days when time does not accompany and, ultimately, to choose the equipment that best suits you. If you have decided to start with running and you want to have some basics, we will review what you should know about running clothes and shoes. These are the most basic elements for doing sports.

 

The importance of clothes and technical material

Starting at the top, it is normal that at first we go running with the typical old shirt or advertising made in cotton. If you do not want to finish sweat-soaked workouts, it is best to buy technical clothing that is, sportswear in which materials and seams have been taken care of to avoid discomfort. The ‘running’ jerseys are usually made of polyester reflective fabric, are much lighter and offer great perspiration. These technical garments do not work miracles, but they do help a lot to evacuate the heat generated.

 

Likewise, these garments (t-shirts, sweatshirts, windbreakers …) usually have better finished seams to avoid the dreaded scratches and, in some cases, also include reflective elements that are great details to increase our visibility when the light falls – fundamental in this The time of year when night falls so early. If temperatures drop, then better opt for something more warm and allow us to warm up while it keeps us dry. It all depends on how cold it is in our area. I am in favor of not ‘going crazy’ putting on layers because, with the passage of kilometers, it is possible that we mainly.

 

We go to the lower train and the key question comes: mesh or pants? In my opinion, the mesh is the best option, for the comfort and the support it offers, especially if it is a model with some compression. Like t-shirts, trousers and treadmills are made of polyester or advanced fiber fabrics that fit perfectly to the legs, including wide waists and localized ventilation zones. Not everyone feels comfortable in public with a mesh, but they do not want to give up that comfort and freedom of movement. For them, there are on the market ‘running’ textiles that combine mesh and pants in the same garment.

 

An important point about compression meshes is how to wash them so that the fibers do not lose their properties and last longer – this also applies to compression jerseys, stockings, socks or any other compression garment. Generally, the best known brands in this type of textile recommend low temperature washing, if possible by hand or with a delicate program in the washing machine, without softeners. But most important of all is the drying: the compression clothes do not get into the dryer, totally discouraged.

 

Socks and sneakers, vital combination

We come to a key and controversial point, because everyone looks for the perfect running shoe with reflective strips, but the reality is that that model does not exist. We must be clear: we will not find now or in the future a shoe 10, running shoes that fit and are suitable for all runners. Nowadays, the different brands of sports equipment invest a lot in the development and manufacture of sneakers. In the market we find tens-hundred-of different models, and it is very difficult to find a shoe that is bad. However, attention must be paid to personalization, as sneakers that work well for one runner may not be useful for another.

Laptop backpacks are fashionable with reflective print colors

The domination of dull black notebook bags seems to have come to an end. More and more laptop users prefer to take a colorful backpack with reflective fabric. They know about it in the Topminnow Company, where they have been focusing on this kind of goods for the third year now.

 

According to director Radom Brenda, customers want backpacks not only comfortable and with many security features, but also multifunctional. With the development of new products, customers are also helping the internet.

“Laptop backpacks have become one of the key products, notebook prices have gone down and so many students can get them, looking for comfortable luggage with sophisticated details and a good price,” said Brandi.

 

In the course are mainly color variants of backpacks. But its place also has a black backpack, even if it does not lack, for example, reflective tapes.

“The backpack is now wearing, for example, managers who walk in their suits, and they prefer a black laptop backpack rather than a colored backpack,” the director added.

 

The backpacks include a neoprene pocket with an organizer for safe notebook storage, a document compartment, or other storage pockets. The laptop compartment can only be opened when you do not have a backpack. “Customers have a lot of interest in this security, with a laptop in the backpack they travel by public transport and do not want someone to get in. While the backpack is primarily designed for the notebook, it has to be usable for other purposes, “Added Brenda.

 

Laptop backpacks cannot be missed like a pocket on MP3 or CD player and a headphone socket, PET bottle holder, a shut off mobile pocket and a special reflective strip. A practical accessory is also a backpack.

 

The men who prefer bets on elegance are the traditional black laptop briefcases. According to Brenda, however, this assortment is on the decline, because much more interest is the backpacks.

 

Many women prefer classical bags or bags. For example, online stores offer a wide range of bags, bags, cases or cases from various materials, from nylon and polyester to shell cases. In addition to the document compartments, the mouse or the source includes a pillow for cosmetics.

Reflective clothing for cycling event

A link between excellences: this can be summed up the partnership agreement between North wave and the Tour of the Alps, the new Euro-regional cycling event that has inherited the history and prestige, equipped with customized reflective clothing scheduled from Monday 17 to Friday April 21, becoming even more international. From this year, the race horse through three geographic areas between the two countries: the Austrian Tyrol, South Tyrol and Trenton.

 

After the first two stages with Tyrolean arrive in Innsbruck, the event organized by GS Alto Garda in collaboration with the body responsible for local marketing – Tirol Warburg, IDM Alto Adige and Trenton Marketing – will point to the mountains of California and historians trails Trope Melinda, before finding its epilogue with the grand finale of Trento and the iconic passage on top of Monte Bond one, the sovereign judge of the race.

 

The role of North wave in the first edition of the new course will be the most important and prestigious: the Italian company has designed and produced within the atelier dedicated to the Custom Project, the special brand of Treviso program dedicated custom clothing, the four race leader jerseys. Cyclamen will be the color that will characterize the General Classification leader, green for the leader of the GPM list, red and white for violating goals for the best young U25.

 

The links are part of the line “Performance 2” and characterized by the bottom sleeve with grippe that ensures excellent fit and from a reflective fabric with microscopic pores that ensures breathability and elasticity. The reflective inserts positioned at the back also ensure visibility even in low light conditions.

 

“The project Tour of the Alps is one of the great innovations of the cycling season – said Gianni Pica in safety vest, President and Founder of North wave, – an ambitious reality that adds to the prestige of the Gyro del Trenton a whole new dimension. An excellent example of the synergy that unites three territories and their peoples: we are motivated to take on this new challenge together with a number of samples that will begin to breathe the atmosphere of the Tour of Italy. Let the show begin!”

The rain jacket of reflective fabric for safety

With zipped vents under the armpits, Rain Jacket is waterproof, but is also breathable for guaranteed comfort.

 

For this season, we tested a vest from the Look range, “Rain Jacket”. This jacket is designed to protect elements in rainy weather all the advantages of an excellent quality product. First, it provides optimum protection against the wind and rain, allowing the rider to stay dry throughout its release. In fact, the reflective fabric used comprises two impermeable layers not letting the water penetrate even after several hours of cycling in the rain.

 

This seal is enhanced by the sealed seams and closures used and the end of the elastic sleeve. Moreover, the particular cut of the jacket very covering the buttocks further protects the rider projections of the road. Although the jacket also has the advantage of having excellent breathability compared to other products sold commercially.

 

The latter, by its membrane allows optimal transfer of perspiration outwardly so as to remain dry inside even during intense efforts through wide side vents pockets located under the arms which provide excellent control body temperature. Regularly, windbreakers and reflective jackets have the advantage of being waterproof, but the excess heat created by the effort can no longer effectively remove moisture. With Rain Jacket, wide zippered openings revolutionize its use and comfort.

 

Its excellent breathability offers the possibility to use this rain jacket as an excellent windbreak when temperatures are cool. The tissue of the cervix and its full zip-center reinforces the comfort of the jacket limiting any irritation to the throat.

 

The fabric used, extremely light, guarantees a minimum weight of only 140 grams. Without being a really compressible fabric, it still makes it easy to store in the jacket pocket of a shirt. An unusual extra strength is to meet on this jacket. This is totally hermetic zipped back pocket allow to store a mobile phone even when it rains. The bag is relatively large and its easy access.

 

As for safety, the neon red jacket and two reflective strips on the back pocket allow the cyclist to be seen from afar. But we would have appreciated a reflective portion on the front of the jacket to strengthen the security of the cyclist overcast.

 

To conclude, we can say that the side zips the jacket are an essential accessory for your outings. This highly effective rain jacket can be worn as a windbreaker or extra layer of winter. Done effect “pressure cooker”! The cyclist can finally control his body temperature under the jacket. The Rain Jacket is available in Black or Red color Neon in size XS to XXL for a price of 129.90 Euros.

The test of reflective bag

When unpacking the bright color is obvious to me! Blue oil very flashy, a very waterproof cloth… The many pockets attract my attention in a second time; we immediately see that this bag is not made for short trails but for long, very long!

 

In front of it there are numerous storage pockets on the shoulder straps, zippered pockets, a place for sticks, integrated whistle, pipette passages, various fasteners everywhere, MP3 / telephone connection (yes!) And a zipped waistband on each side is that stabilizes and closes the bag.

On the back, pockets, nets, the pocket for the water bag (1.5 l), zippered pockets (+ 1 on the bottom of the bag) not to mention a reflective fabric for the night on the upper part of the bag.

 

Place inside. There are two net pockets and a fairly large storage capacity.

This bag proves perfect. You can leave for several days and take away all the necessary equipment: this is where you see its potential and its real utility. There is much less rubbing when walking and no sweat problem … small bottles of water pass well into the nets and the compartment provided for the water pocket can serve for something else if you do not want to board the pocket. And the bag is well held on the front thanks to the clips.

 

After these tests on random outings, I decided to test it in running. I must admit that this is not its primary function and this has been confirmed. I started for a long 3 hours. I fill the pocket with water, open the reflective bag and hang the water pocket in the place provided with the ties while bringing out the pipette at the level of the shoulder straps (right shoulder strap but also left strap). The disadvantage is that the location of the water pocket is in the large pocket, just in front of the two inner mesh pockets… This is not very practical because the pockets are hardly accessible unless the water pocket moves… Personally, I usually run with very light bags. It must be recognized that running is heavy and imposing… The braces that is suitable for walking but annoying in running because they are wide… In short, it is very slow pace, much less well on a pace faster.

 

Whether walking or hiking, the flanges are within easy reach, although I find the location a bit low. Attention when the bag is not full, the water pocket moves not badly…

 

At the sweat level, the fabric is quite thick and fleeced in some places; it is very comfortable but not ideal in running…

In the course of the rondo and running trips I noticed that the bag moves less when it is full … I also tested by carrying flasks in the bag that I positioned in the nets present on each side during Great hikes, which allowed me to use the location of the pocket to store Raito.

 

The many pockets of reflective material are an advantage as a downside as you tend to look for several times where you placed things! But hey, it’s not that the fault of the bag, I’m a little head in the air too.

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 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.

Reflective clothing is developing rapidly

The Italian manufacturer Ticino Urbane is developing its safety clothing for motorcyclists, cyclists and motorists and presents its Switch, a reversible model that can be transformed into a real safety vest, avoiding having the mandatory version under the saddle.

This model is made of water repellent, windproof and breathable polyamide. To maintain heat in the torso and torso, the unit is equipped with thermal padding. In normal position, the model is blue, with a zip closure. Two storage pockets are available on the front. These are hidden in the lateral seam and remain discrete.

Once turned, the Switch reveals a fluorescent yellow reflective fabric, with the two reflective strips present on all commercially available safety vests. It also has the same homologation and can be used in cars. He also has a DPI (Personal Protective Equipment) certification of the second category.

Available in sizes S to 3XL in blue and fluorescent yellow, the Ticino Urbane Switch is at 89 €.

Characteristics sweater Ticino Urbane

Waterproof polyamide exterior

Windbreaker

High visibility interior

DPI CE 2nd category

Fluorescent yellow polyester with reflective insert

Thermal padding

Two external pockets

Packed as a reflective bag

Certified as a safety vest for motorists

Reflective clothing is developing rapidly

The Italian manufacturer Ticino Urbane is developing its safety clothing for motorcyclists, cyclists and motorists and presents its Switch, a reversible model that can be transformed into a real safety vest, avoiding having the mandatory version under the saddle.

This model is made of water repellent, windproof and breathable polyamide. To maintain heat in the torso and torso, the unit is equipped with thermal padding. In normal position, the model is blue, with a zip closure. Two storage pockets are available on the front. These are hidden in the lateral seam and remain discrete.

Once turned, the Switch reveals a fluorescent yellow reflective fabric, with the two reflective strips present on all commercially available safety vests. It also has the same homologation and can be used in cars. He also has a DPI (Personal Protective Equipment) certification of the second category.

Available in sizes S to 3XL in blue and fluorescent yellow, the Ticino Urbane Switch is at 89 €.

Characteristics sweater Ticino Urbane

Waterproof polyamide exterior

Windbreaker

High visibility interior

DPI CE 2nd category

Fluorescent yellow polyester with reflective insert

Thermal padding

Two external pockets

Packed as a reflective bag

Certified as a safety vest for motorists