Reflective vest increase safety

As time progresses, we have a full autumn and a shorter day with it and dark and dark evenings. We have nothing left for the runners to confront the situation and move to the dark side of power – to start running in the dark. Whatever we spend a few miles in the morning before going to work or coming from it in the evening, we will probably not avoid the dark ruler on our favorite tracks – the darkness. Let’s test one of the reflective vests to increase your passive safety!

It is also good to think about your thermal comfort during the excursions in this weather. We do not have to be shrouded like the Eskimos, but the short sleeve shirt is not going to be right. A reflective vest will take care of the right portion of heat protection and excellent passive safety.

The running vests I’ve been wearing so far. This one is best equipped with the reflective material without exaggeration. Reflective surfaces can be found on the back, shoulders, bumps, on several sites on the sides, on the stomach, and the zipper cover. The runner becomes one huge, far-reaching reflector.

The manufacturer guarantees minimum visibility from a distance of 120 meters, over 360. According to some sources, 120 meters would have a personal vehicle to stop at a speed of 130km / h on a wet road. He certainly did not save the reflective material of the manufacturer. He also used it on 3M quality production.

They will also be pleased with the selection of other materials and their processing. The entire back with the exception of the upper parts of the reflective design is carried out in mesh fabric. Mesh areas are decently meshed. Where reflective or mesh material is not used, there is a bright yellow polyester reflective fabric. It adds to the visibility and safety also in daylight.

Helmet, lights and vest, mandatory for cyclists

Yesterday, the text of the District Decree that obliges cyclists and users of other non-motorized vehicles of Barranquilla to use a helmet permanently, and light and a reflective vest (sewn-in reflective fabric) during the night was made public.

The drivers of these vehicles will also not be able to drive on the platforms or other public areas of the city designed for pedestrian traffic and will have to respect the rules and traffic signs, including those related to speed limits.

The violation of these provisions will be grounds for imposing fines of four daily minimum wages to offenders, and five minimum wages to those who, once reprimanded, do not comply with the citation to the pedagogical and training courses that will be issued to disseminate the Cycling culture in the city. The following is some of the new rules for the circulation of bicycles (see the full text of the Decree).

To. You must transit on the right to no more than one (1) meter from the platform.

  1. Wear reflective safety vests between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and as long as visibility is low.
  2. Drivers who travel in a group will do it one after the other.
  3. They should not walk on the sidewalks, places destined for pedestrian traffic.And. They must respect the signs, traffic regulations, and speed limits.
  4. They must not overtake other vehicles on the right, but the free lane on the left of the vehicle to be overtaken.
  5. They must use the manual signs detailed in article 67 of the Traffic Code.
  6. Use a safety helmet, on pain of immediate immobilization.
  7. Do not bring a companion except through devices specially designed for it, or objects that reduce visibility or inconvenience driving.
  8. In night hours, they should have a white light on the front, and red in the back.
  9. They must have a brake system.

During the daytime, only the helmet is required as a protective element, and during the night by the light and the reflective vest are added.

Infractions that we commit daily

Do you know the road traffic regulations? Up to a point, right? The logical thing is to think that we all know it, except for a small detail that escapes us, but well, nothing too important… Or is it? And if it turns out that we all commit infractions on a daily basis that we are not aware of? Some of them could cost us fines and even withdrawal of points. These are some of the most frequent:

-Circle with the dirty or worn license plate, do not use the high visibility reflective vest when getting out of the car, do not carry a spare wheel, drive with the expired card or circulate without connecting the corresponding lighting systems are 200 Euros fine.

-In the event that you do not carry two homologous portable warnings pre-warning triangles and hi vis vests, also 200 Euros. Although you may also be fined for not properly placing the hazard warning devices or not taking the necessary measures to warn other users of the existence of an obstacle or danger. In both cases, the fine is 80 Euros.

-Give bursts to the vehicle traveling in front, or what is the same, “alternative employment, in the form of flashes of long-range light or road and short-range light or crossing, with purpose other than those planned »Is punished with a fine of 80 Euros.

-To circulate with children (not wear a safety clothing with reflective fabric)under twelve years as moped passengers or motorcycles there is the possibility of withdrawal of a driving license for a period of up to three months, although the normal is a fine of 200 Euros and the loss of 2 points.

-For throwing the road or in its vicinity objects that may cause fire, accidents or obstruct the movement, make improper overtaking or overtaking endangering or hindering cyclists the penalty is 200 Euros and the loss of 4 points.

The test of the Under Armor Chrome Run Reflective Jacket

Are you looking for a reflective jacket for your workouts? Pierre-Yves details the features of the Under Armor Chrome Run Jacket that he tested. Leaper-info has given me the Chrome Run Jacket from the Under Armor brand to test for a few weeks. Luckily and thanks to our beautiful weather, I was able to test this jacket in different conditions (rain, wind, cold, etc.)

 

At first, I will say that this jacket is aptly named. Indeed, thanks to its highly reflective fabric it could largely find its place in the glove box of your vehicle instead of the famous yellow vest, or simply on the back of a road and bridge agent. As soon as the night gets up or the day falls, or as soon as the day comes up or the night goes to sleep … in short, everything to tell you that this jacket is very reassuring at night and offers maximum visibility while keeping a maximum of ‘aesthetic.

 

During the first strides, the jacket with reflective fabric adapts perfectly to the body and allows a total mobility of the body and upper limbs thanks to the elasticity of the ideally positioned fabric. Of rather small size (1m73), the jacket goes down a little lower on the body compared to a classic running jacket. I could try this jacket in different conditions. The magic of new fabrics is a real obstacle to wind and rain. Even if the perspiration is evacuated, this jacket is worn in cool weather (10 degrees max) to avoid any risk of overheating. The jacket is of absolute comfort and is very comfortable to wear. I have not noticed any friction or irritation and it is therefore quite possible to wear directly to the skin.

 

Suspended from a hanger at the end of your training, it dries relatively quickly and will be operational for your next day’s session. The two pockets on the side of the jacket allow housing your Smartphone widely. Too bad the manufacturer is not expected a small inside pocket so that it does not go too much and a pass in order to connect your headphones. To summarize, this high-end safety jacket and very comfortable to wear, will perfectly suit you during your training cool and wet, or just to replace your jackets to get to your training or your competitions.

 

Advantages

– Jacket all seasons

– Protection of wind and rain

– Maximum visibility

– Comfort

Disadvantages

– A little excessive price

– Poorly adapted pocket for the use of a Mp3 player

Tower School received traffic safety vests from AC glues

For a few days they go now in the school: The new first-graders in safety vest have slowly adapted to life in the tower school glues. Also the way to school they become better and better, even though they are brought still mostly brought by the parents to class. But that is eventually no longer necessary – they can walk to school then cope alone. Whether by bike, the scooter or on foot – on the road, the youngest students must still take good care. Autumn comes by leaps and bounds and so slow it is outside also dark earlier.

 

Allowing students nevertheless are highly visible to other road users on their way to school, the Motor Club Leiden has carried out its Body protector’s action in the ADAC again. Nationwide distribute the local organizations of the Automobile Association a total of approximately 750 000 yellow reflective vest to first graders.

 

Also in Leiden distributed Horst, the Secretary and Christa, the main cashier of the automobile club ADAC glues together with Mayor Hans Reginald 100 reflective vests to the first graders, the tower school glues. Full of enthusiasm the children accepted the West and tried to also equal to. Angela Munch, freshly tilled new principal of the Tower School, thanked on behalf of the children, the teachers and the parents for this important donation.

 

This means that the parents can help the children can find their way on the road and thus inform, about the safety vest and other reflective fabric, there are tips below www.chinareflective.com.

The municipality funded reflective vests for the Nursery in Poverty

– Safety is the number one issue – emphasizes the director of Nursery Poverty Monika. The facility every day children are reminded of basic principles. And today, in addition each child, but the staff and the facility received the safety vest, which after dark can save lives.

 

Preschoolers know very well what they are reflective vests and how they work. – They are to protection – Says the 5-year-old Oskar. – After that, we were to see better – she said Olivia. – And it works so that in the light of the moon begins to shine this vest – explained the boy.

 

Kindergarten purchase reflective vests for children and so had planned. – But you know it’s another expense. And if we got such a beautiful gift from the community, we will be able to spend money planned for another purpose – says Monika, director of Kindergarten in Poverty. – Life jackets will be useful and it very much! Quite a few come out in the open air, on walks. Children reflective vest will be visible from a distance, it will raise the level of safety educators will be calmer. And because on the jackets bearing a coat of arms, during trips outside the municipality we will immediately know where we are – smiles the director.

 

For this, the glare actually increases the level of security to convince the youngest commander of the Police Station in the Forge Henry. – Twilight falls quickly. At 16.00, 17.00, children should wear them whether it is on the way from kindergarten, school or on the way to the store, church, just everywhere – advised the commander. Stresses that the difference in distance perceive pedestrian glare and without, is huge. – Drivers are aware that walking without glare see properly at the last moment, then it can lead to tragedy. With vest pedestrian you can be seen even from a distance of 150 meters. It’s a big and very important difference – explains a police officer in reflective fabric jacket.

 

To the topic of safety at the nursery in Poverty approach very seriously. – In one form or another virtually coming out every day. I still recall the basic principles to inform pass. We also talk with parents to sensitize children also in the home. It’s such a multilateral security cooperation children – explains the director of the kindergarten.

The vest of reflective fabric material

The British cycling Rapha sets at its new cycling safety vest Rapha Insulated Brevet” (pictures below) to “Alpha” -Filling on front and back of functional fabric provider Polartec. This filling is to ensure even in cooler temperatures for warmth. Important for cyclists to know: Since it is a solid, easy knitted layer in “Polartec Alpha”, the thermal insulation is breathable and prevents overheating even at high intensity before.

 

“Polartec Alpha” has been “developed according to the charge of thermal insulation Polartec Product Manager Karen Whittier as active insulation that regulates the temperature of the body – both in motion and in static state. The adaptive breathability makes it unnecessary during the activity, clothing layers additionally on or take off. Therefore, the material is ideal for cycling. By water vapor can move freely through the reflective material, the air exchange will promote the overall and extremely shortens the drying time. The result is an increased comfort through thermal regulation. Because it is a continuous layer of fluffy, knitted fibers, fibers cannot migrate. The result is excellent stability and dimensional stability – even under heavy use and repeated washing. ”

With its new insulation to Rapha Vest is aimed at long-distance cyclists who are often exposed to a wide range of different weather conditions. Therefore, for them a light, warming outer layer that can be stowed easily and small, indispensable.

The vest »Insulated Brevet” is equipped with a two-way zipper. So the shirt back pockets can be achieved quickly and easily. Reflective fabric details provide enhanced visibility in twilight or darkness. Thanks to elastic sides the vest can simply be pulled even at full back pockets. The front zipper is protected and keeps out the wind. A water-repellent coating offers additional protection in case of sudden rain showers. Since “Polartec Alpha” from – water-repellent – is, it sucks, according to providers’ also not full, when things get wet and also convinces through fast drying times. “

The new kit with reflective material for cyclists

Giant popular firm already has available in its outlets authorized the new kit Giant Race Day , composed of short jersey, maillot long, short shorts, windbreaker reflective jacket, socks and short gloves. Designed for cyclists that the maximum required training and competing, both road and mountain, all garments Giant are made of fabrics of the highest quality, full of technologies that promote cycling performance and, of course, with the characteristic aesthetics of the firm.

Powered that allows rapid evacuation of sweat and drying, as well as presenting an antibacterial treatment that prevents odors. Manufacture by anatomical panels to help maximize speed, convenience and efficiency. The Long zipper is for easy opening and flat seams. +30 UPF sun protections prevent negative radiation. Three large back pockets with reflective tape and silicone strip on the back. In addition to the characteristics of short maillot, it provides long sleeves and fabric technology; a compound that provides greater heat capacity, excellent breathability, quick drying and anti-microbial treatment.

Windbreaker vest made based on a combination of fabrics format and that prevent the passage of wind and promote perspiration. Rear panel grid mesh that further optimizes is the evacuation of sweat, always staying dry.

Fabric structure and light compression recovery to favor higher performance for long periods of time. Of Lycra adjusted for comfort and aerodynamics. Palma grid reflective fabric meshes for better ventilation. Palma optimized for better touch handlebar and vibration absorption.

Learn to make your own reflective vest

The Government published what designs are allowed and the dimensions must have the safety vest.

 

Its market value reaches up to 20 times its manufacturing cost and fines for not having it reach up to $ 23 thousand. Sufficient numbers to get to work and learn how to make the garment fashionable this summer.

The materials are not hard to find and the sewing process is not that complicated, says Alejandra Alvarez, academic coordinator of the School of Design and Costumes of the US Pacific.

The Government published what designs are allowed and the dimensions must have the vest, so there is more to get to work:

 

Materials:

-1 Meter yellow cloth fluorine (you will use between 50 and 70 cm depending on your body type).

-Hilo The same color or transparent polyester.

Reflective Tape of at least 50mm thick.

 

Making:

The designer of the US Pacific recommends that measures other garment is used as a reference, considering that the vest you’ll use on the clothes you have on. It cannot be too tight.

For women, measure the contour of the bust, which is the widest part of the torso, and give a few extra centimeters for added clearance.

 

When the reflective fabrics and the molds are already cut, and then come the seam. Then review the provision should be reflective hunches.

Bands around the torso should be at a minimum distance of 50mm between them, just as with the lower edge of the reflective fabric.

 

“With a home machine can be done without problems, because the materials are not very thick, but it would be advisable to work with the largest stitch and tension a little loose to avoid problems,” concludes the designer Alejandra Alvarez from the US Pacific.

Self-destructive attitude, or again in a retro reflector

Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) east prefectural police office manager Taro Tamest underlines the recent tragic consequences of road accidents in the light once again the necessity of the reflective fabric.
“The cells in the field of Kaput-Cells-Palavered 12 km road reflectors for pedestrians got hit by a car, injured a pedestrian died at the hospital” – just a partial message I received yesterday evening. First, I got to thinking that this year Virus road fatalities are now a total of 18 people, unfortunately, the majority of them either own or omissions as a result of abusive behavior. Quite a statistical reflection of a tough flight only, is not it!? Apparently, however, let’s also be honest about the need and necessity of the reflector with reflective tape has been said for many years, and the justifications or excuses for such behavior cannot be.
Entry of the retro-reflector is not a formal requirement of the legislator, but that it has a higher purpose – carrying it becomes more visible to pedestrians and drivers will make their driving significantly safer. The reflector is a decent car headlight light visible for a distance of 130-150 meters. While pedestrians like car headlights from afar, identified the driver without headlights pedestrian reflector spotlight only 30-40 meters away. When driving in the dark distracting the driver still oncoming car lights, scratches and dirt on the windscreen or in the rain and fog, so bad weather could almost halve this distance with a driver notices a pedestrian reflectors. In the worst case, it is only 15-20 meters, which is not enough that the driver is able to avoid the collision by braking for pedestrians with reflective vest. At a speed of 90 km / h the vehicle stopping distance on dry pavement about 70 meters. However, wet or snow is considerably longer stopping distance.