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Are you going side of the road? You must have reflectors

From September each foot, which after dark is moving outside built-up must have reflective elements. Until recently, such an obligation was only children. After the changes warrant this also applies to adults. Moving on the road at dusk outside the built-up area, we must have a reflective vest, armband fluorescent or light – he explains m³.

 

The more reflective elements are the better. – Do not be ashamed to wear them – marks the policeman. This increases the safety of all road users. – A pedestrian who do not have reflective clothes fluorescent elements is seen by the driver only from a distance of 20-30 meters. It does not give the teacher a vehicle virtually no chance to react.

 

Those not complying with the new rules threaten the mandate penalty ranging from 20 to 500 dollars. Pedestrians have the right to move without reflective material only on the sidewalk.

 

At the same time the driver should ensure that the lighting in their vehicles functioned flawlessly. – The lights must be set well and the headlamps clean – adds Mark.

Pearl Izumi update MTB shoe, safe clothing

The X-Project-shoe Pearl Izumi is a year old, but still has an update with two central Boa closures. The Japanese brand also brings a lot of safe fluorescent yellow colors of the safety clothing in the collection.

 

The original X-Project mountain bike shoe was a nice product: the unique sole aim was to be able to walk comfortably (by being flexible where necessary) but to the same time as efficiently cycling as a fully stiff carbon sole. These patented sole has been preserved and is useful for both mountain bikers and cycle-cross riders. There are no seams on the toe and the entire top (from 0.9 mm “thick” Second Skin Upper accumulating around the foot) is adhered reflective tape to both the X-Project 1.0 and the 2.0, so you exclude uncomfortable seams and pressure points.

 

The 1.0 now has two central Boas working in a new way: to turn one side makes the conclusion more loosely, on the other hand firmer (previously you had to pull the lock up to completely dissolve the closure). The 2.0 gets one BOA- and one Velcro closure.

 

The new X-Road Fuel III appears again on a regular shoe with a quick-drying, breathable mesh top but it is an efficient SPD shoe with nylon sole.

 

VISIBILITY SAFETY

25 years ago used Pearl Izumi for the first time the striking color Screaming Yellow, assuming that visibility is of primary importance to safety. The fluorescent nature of that yellow is a change in the wavelength of UV-light in a visible wavelength, which is two to three times the amount of light reflected from normal colors. In the place of from a distance of 171 meters from you will see a driver 671 meters far during the day and from 46 to 171 meters at night. Even color-blind drivers can see you better. Pearl Izumi also transferred reflective material such as moving points on the calf, so you are more visible. The Hi Vis -collection includes a jacket, gloves, shirt, arm warmers, shoe covers and a cap.

Reflective material for building

Reflective material that reflects not only 97 percent of the sunlight, but also the radiation heat to the outside of the buildings reflected in infrared radiation – which discovered Engineering at Stanford University. Result? Cooler buildings are that use less air conditioning.

 

Also this material reflects the light at a certain frequency of buildings with which it glides through the air without heat up the atmosphere of it, reports IIF/IIR. The engineers published their discovery in the journal Nature.

 

Reflective material

According to researchers in safety vest, this consists of reflective material from seven layers of silicon dioxide and hafnium oxide on a thin layer of silver and is up to 1.8 microns thick. The layers not uniform thickness. The internal structure is adapted to the infrared radiation which is emitted at the desired wavelengths.

 

Practical application

Before this material with reflective element can be applied technology, there are two problems must be overcome: How to lead the heat from the inside of the building to cover and how to make panels that are big enough to cool large buildings. At this moment the prototype is still the size of a small pizza.

The new design reflective jacket

At this time of the year you can only better protected against cold and wet weather. Moreover, there is a new version of the ordinary Hot Pack. Rain and cold the past few days were ideal for the Hot Pack No Rain Stretch Jacket test (130 Euros). The safety jacket does what it promises and that is first and foremost protecting against rain. The droplets slide as the jacket off and the waterproof zipper and taped seams ensure that no leakage of fluid. You will feel more wetness by your own sweat, because the temperature in the Hot Pack can soar despite the breathability.

 

‘Stretch’ is another asset of this jacket. The stretch panels at the back and elastic cuffs ensure that the jacket closely. The jacket is rather small. At the front is quite short, at the back it is sometimes longer.

 

The Hot Pack No Rain Stretch Jacket is predominantly white, with black and red accents and reflective elements. It is easy to fold and fold into a pouch sewn with drawstring for a convenient stowable scoop. With its 130 grams, it is also very light to carry. For much quality you obviously pay a price.

 

HOT PACK 5

In addition to the stretch version is still the ordinary Hot Pack, one of the best-selling raincoats in the market. In 1999 Sportful came up with the first Hot Pack on the market, a compact jacket against the rain and wind. Persistently test and refine brings us now to the 5th version of this lightweight guardian. This time the back was extended a bit to prevent splashing water, there was a reflective strip back to better stand out, there were fewer seams, some leakage of water prevents even better, and were sleeve closures made longer with an opening thumb to stop off even better the wind.

 

Hotpack is a compact jacket with a minimum of weight (79 g) and a maximum of protection. Schoeller NanoSphere fabric it makes it water repellent. Wind has no chance: 100% windproof and with an extra high collar. In addition, it has an excellent breathability. This is further enhanced by the extra vents on the back. The integrated bag back immediately serves as a storage pouch. You put him away in your pocket at the outbreak of the sun, or commencing the climb.

 

Hot Pack 5 is available in the reflective material jacket (85 Euros) and cardigan (70 Euros), and in black, white and fluorescent yellow. Specifically for women, the fit was adjusted. A fluorescent yellow version for women is now. Besides Hot Pack 5 have already a family.

Safety vest prevent accidents

Each year, there are an accident 30 000 children under 15 years on the road, often because they are seen too late or not. To prevent this and to increase the visibility, children should wear reflective clothing to school, such as a safety vest. Therefore leads the ADAC Stiftung “Gelber Engel” for the sixth time, the safety vests action for school in Mönchengladbach by. It thus makes an important contribution to road safety of children. Nationwide 760,000 bright yellow safety vests are distributed free to starting school.

 

In Wickrath took place the first transfer in the community primary school on Friday. Together with the head teacher Anja Menke handed the chairman of ADAC local clubs RAG Orienteering 1990 ADAC, Dr. Axel, the vest of reflective material to the 70 students of the community primary school.

 

Anja Menke singled out, “Through the reflection material of safety vests children are well seen in the dark from a great distance. Without vest a motorist in the spotlight can you recognize only 25 meters before – perhaps too late to stop in time? This is what we want to change! “Dr. Bieling assisted and asked actually to wear the reflective vest on the way to school and home.

Modern safety protective clothing for workers

Shop agro-technical Metal has in selling a diverse range of workwear. These products, in addition to security, should also provide the appropriate comfort. The company every day pays special attention to the selection range. It is no different so in the case of articles OSH. Shop works because with the best manufacturers of safety clothing.

 

Clothing BHP is mainly associated with dull-looking suits and shoes, which in addition to the corresponding properties have little in common with modern design. However, you can find a full range of products in this category, such as jackets, shirts, shoes, pants and hats. The investment in a unified, aesthetic and for the durable clothing is for the employer a number of benefits achieved at relatively low cost. The most important feature is of course safety.

 

Autumn night falls quickly, so the key is reflective material that is found in most of the products distributed by Metal. Companies attach at the same time increasing importance to the appearance and image of their employees, ensuring that their attire was neat and emphasizing at the same time working in one team.

 

Paul – store owner, said: – Do not forget that each machine and each position needs to handle the man. We are very happy that today more and more employers noted the need for adequate clothing of their employees. Provision of clothing to health and safety affects the safety and comfort, and consequently, the efficiency of work, so the profits are disproportionately greater than the costs relating to this expenditure.

 

Metal wants to meet the expectations of each client, even in industries other than farming, so the company makes every effort to ensure that products that end up in its bid to meet not only the stringent safety and quality standards, but also to be marked by appropriate aesthetics and performance.

 

– What particularly distinguishes available in our store products are not only the design, but above all the unique quality guaranteed by cooperating with us branded and reputable manufacturers of clothes safety. Quite carefully we chose suppliers, paying particular attention to this sensitive aspect. It not without significance was also the price range. As a result, today we have for sale a wide range of various products of this type. Thanks to the close and stable cooperation with our suppliers we cannot offer them at very attractive prices – provides.

 

Clothing distributed by the store Metal is characterized by high quality materials guarantees a long service life, which means that there is no need for frequent replacement of worn garments.

In addition, these products are also characterized by values practical – reflective jackets, overalls or pants have an adequate number of convenient pockets, making it easy and safe way we have at hand all you actually need.

Miss Switzerland in reflective clothing for road safety

Switzerland Work prevention takes on glamorous accents in the canton.

To show that you can combine style and security by making yourself visible in traffic, Miss Switzerland 2016 Lauriane Sallin marched on Saturday in a design dress with reflective material patterns.

 

This garment was made especially for the occasion by the School of couture of Freiburg. The cantonal police, invited to the Freiburg Fair, took the opportunity to unveil the Friborg grassroots version of the national “See You” campaign.

 

In Read invented by Teads

The Accident Prevention Office (BPA) is a partner in this campaign. The watchword for all road users is: seeing and being seen. On the Friborg side, the police will distribute 5,000 flyers and 3,500 reflective fabric bags.

 

Visible at 140 meters

The flyer particularly calls for pedestrians and cyclists to wear reflective clothing rather than dark clothes. This makes it possible to be located at more than 140 meters instead of 25 meters. It should not be visible on one side, but at 360 degrees.

 

Seek eye contact with other users before maneuvering to avoid accidents. Cyclists should not forget to turn on the headlights according to the visibility conditions. And they must clearly indicate the changes of direction.

 

Advice is also given to motorcyclists and motorists, such as wearing a safety vest, paying attention to blind spots, and keeping headlights, windows and mirrors clean. And for all users: avoid being distracted by the mobile phone.

Prevention campaign with reflective vest for safety

From 12 to 23 December, police wear safety vest set up a prevention campaign for pedestrian safety. The controls will be more numerous.

In 2016, seven pedestrians died in Luxembourg in a traffic accident, three only in November. The winter period increases the risk with the brightness drop. Police notes that children and the elderly are the most susceptible.

 

MANY MORE CONTROLS

The most sensitive times are in the morning between 6 and 8 am and in the afternoon from 17 hours. Night times when pedestrians are many.

It is during these periods that the police will increase its presence in the vicinity of pedestrian crossings in sensitive areas (schools, shopping centers …) and will conduct traffic controls could lead to fines.

 

VISIBILITY QUESTION

To offset the drop in brightness (even in normal times), the police said that the vehicle windows should be clean and clear. Similarly, optical vehicle must be checked and drivers report each on their turn.

For pedestrians, it is highly recommended to wear light reflective material clothing. “A motorist sees pedestrian wearing dark clothing at a distance of only 25 meters “against” 140 meters “if he wears reflective accessories night.

 

ADVICE

For pedestrians:

Wear light-colored clothes,

Walk facing traffic,

Wear reflective clothing (also for joggers,

If you have a dog, you can put a bright necklace.

For drivers:

Turn on the lights corresponding to the situation,

Adjust your speed,

 

OFFENCES

Article 046-01 A:

Use a self-propelled road vehicle which does not ensure a sufficiently clear view of the driver’s forward or to both sides. (74 €)

Article A 144-03:

Lighting in front of motor vehicles in motion other than machinery, tractors and motorcycles – Failure to use the passing lamps or fog lamps in fog or any other similar reducing visibility to less than 100 meters (€ 49)

Article 170-07 a:

Defaults to a person who borrows walk a floor normal road located outside Greater wear prescribed safety clothing, night and day when visibility is reduced. (€ 49)

Article 170-06 A:

Defaults to a person who borrows walk a road, a strip or emergency stop street of the great road wear prescribed reflective clothing. (49 €)

 

New project with reflective fabric for car

Is there any ways that drivers can see people clearly even they are not wearing safety vest. What if there was a way to make the transparent cockpit? This is the project that has studied Japanese researchers.

 

That would greatly facilitate accidents! At present, the vision of the driver’s field is restricted by the vehicle doors, the back seat and all body parts. In the future, the driver could get an unobstructed 360-degree view.

 

An augmented reality device was developed by students of design department at Keio University. For a complete field of vision behind the vehicle, the students set a camera on the back of the car. Thereof is connected to a computer, which also has coupling a projector. The captured image is then projected against a mirror and then reflected on the back seat. The latter has indeed a Reflective fabric.

 

There are at present vehicles with a trunk on board camera projecting the image on a screen on the dashboard. This new experience, however, aims at providing a display full size of the car environment. The rear seats disappear so completely.

 

Certainly, unless the rear passengers are dressed in the same fabric, they will hide the reflective material part, but a single device can be set up on the side doors, front or rear, to ignore the blind spots.

in the winter, they stand out for their reflective material

“One of the milder winters we have experienced in France.” That’s a refrain that keeps coming up in recent weeks. In both heady and intoxicating for a cyclist in reflective vest, it’s happy to give up chocolate. Usually in keeping with the period, these dishes are already replaced by the energy bar, energy drink and asphalt. For us cyclists’ friends, partying resumes differently. In our famous new regions, temperatures do not climb all the same. The parallel is simple and Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy, the trend is heavy sprinter André. The wind, humidity reign, he does not do well out. “This is the North” as well said the late Michel. But the passion remains stronger when you think to hedge. Let them!

 

Aesthetically, because even the winter everyone wants to be beautiful on the bike, this accessory is simply elegant. No more black or plain white classic, bicolor Castelli goes with the combination of black and gray, all identified by the red zippers and borders. The discrete seams and inscriptions “Castelli” blend perfectly with a well finished product.

 

For if appearance is important, comfort and performance are more. These leggings are certainly bicolor, but are mostly bi-material. We said: right now, the roads are wet. Alone or in a pack, each spin is synonymous with splashes coming wet our ankles. To remedy this, Castelli cleverly thought of installing a gray waterproof reflective material to keep us dry. The result is the appointment because we have felt no moisture in the ankles during our tests.

 

Nevertheless, we must admit that this textile, stiffer than, not as nice as the black top leggings. Difficult when it is winter Flex waterproof with a soft inner fleece. Indeed, the waterproof fabric covers only the ankle. The entire joint is she wrapped the soft fabric, comfortable to the point of becoming a second skin. Thus, the bending is done without gene when pedaling cycle. Furthermore, this part waterproof fabric and the holding strips Giro3 the top of the pad ensures impeccable maintenance, even proof terrible Hell of the North pavers. At the time of coating the product, the zipper located on the outside of the ankle makes it easier and compensates the rigidity of the fabric. The performance gain of the pad thus alters its comfort. Similarly, the main function of protection from the cold is accomplished.

 

Another advantage is to signify security side. In this time, its gray, the rain comes sometimes weaken the visibility and brightness down quickly in the afternoon. It is therefore important for us cyclists, to better inform us of other road users. We all agree: a lighting kit disfigures our beautiful bikes. The manufacturer has embedded in the waterproof fabric of fine crystals making the reflective fabric.

 

In summary, leggings are effective, intelligent and beautiful. But who says high-end product, says very high price. Their price varies between 80 and 90 Euros depending traders and are available in four sizes (S, M, L, and XL). In this regard, we recommend carefully check the size guide. To conclude, we cannot assure that: the leggings are pledges of satisfactions.