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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.

Winter clothes from Craft will brighten and warm you up

Do you run every day to work and work, or do you have time for training in the evenings? To keep you out of the cold and to be seen from afar, Brilliant shine from Craft.

Running all year without a break is no honey. From this point of view, the winter period is critical, with the arrival of two enemy enemies – cold and dark. These two factors can completely decimate the joint forces of many runners. According to unofficial estimates, the number of winter sleepers climbs to seventy percent.

Craft, therefore, comes with a range of winter clothes for Brilliant that wants to help runners in these challenging conditions. Its first task is to provide adequate insulation and protection against wind and rain while securing your safety during running in the evening and night hours. In addition, it offers visually very good models, uses high light reflective tapes.

With eight hours of work, you do not have the chance to go both days in the winter. And if you leave the run-in until the time you arrive at work, the darkness will be even greater. And your portion of the training mileage is even more dangerous. An exemplary example of how well-traceable route changes overnight with the arrival of a night in a dangerous zone and you are just waiting for some of the cyclists to come down when they leave the end is the Brno cycle path along Strata.

With Brilliant attire, however, one can literally cry like a Christmas tree in the night, which can cause amused smiles on the one hand, but on the other hand, you are certain that you have made the most of your safety. Of course, reflective clothing does not replace an indispensable headlamp and a red blinker, but each piece of light reflection can help to alert you to your presence.

What is Craft’s reflexive range of clothes interesting? Compared to most competitive ranges, such as Asics (Late-Show), Brooks (Nightlife), Puma or Nike (Flash), Craft has the most reflective fabric combined with a decent functionality. In other words, it is not just a designer design, but also functional wear. In his pocket, Brilliant would push (in all directions) only Nike Flash, which, of course, requires a multiple purchase price.

We have selected two sets of clothes (ladies’ and men’s) for testing. These are the most common combination that a runner will use throughout the winter. The basis of each set is the long-lined Brilliant Thermal elastic, complemented by a unique men’s short sleeve jacket or a ladies’ toe with wind and waterproof finish.

New fire extinguishers Brabant Southeast Fire Department

REGION – Safety Region Brabant-Southeast (VRBZO) presented the new fire extinguishers for Fire Brigade Brabant-Southeast last week. The new firefighting suits are equipped with the latest technologies and high light reflective tapes to provide firefighters optimal protection in all conditions.

The fabric used is strong and durable, while the light material color has the added advantage that soot and dirt are clearly visible. This makes it easier to estimate when the suit is ready for a wash than the current black suits. A clean suit is important for hygienic and safe working. VRBZO paid extensive attention in the tender for the functional wishes and safety of the firefighters themselves.

This new site offers extra cushioning around the shoulders so that pressure from breathing apparatus is better distributed. In addition, knee protection is firmer and the reflective striping(made from reflective fabric) can now also ‘breathe’ because it is perforated. The purchase of the extinguishing suits coincides with that of the new extinguishing helmets. For the latter, VRBZO has subscribed to an ongoing tender with six other security regions. VRBZO has opted for a red helmet with an inside that is easier to remove. The new neck flap is also detachable and is made of smooth material, which means less dirt and soot can stick to it.

In the first instance, six fire departments will work with the new clothes. Gamer, Bake, de Rips, Buddle, and Helmond were chosen because the need for new fire extinguishers at these stations is greatest. In 2017, all items must be equipped with the new safety clothing.

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.

Running in the rain with a Craft Repel Reflective Jacket

Craft introduces the Repel Reflective Jacket, a light, thin and smooth running jacket for training in cold and rainy weather. This makes running in the rain even finer.

 

The jacket is made of durable reflective fabric and elastic material and consists of 3 layers with a technical membrane that ensures an optimal balance between protection and ventilation. It has a casual and contemporary design for the fashion-conscious athlete.

 

Wind and waterproof

The Repel Jacket is wind- and waterproof and specially equipped with openings on perspiration zones for extra ventilation and taped seams in vulnerable places. Thanks to the stretchable fabric, the jacket offers optimal freedom of movement in all directions. The reflective material panels provide a 360 degree reflection on the garment so you are always visible.

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

New cycling clothes for the coldest seasons

For all the fans of the Game of Thrones series, “winter is coming” and although in Spain the fall is delaying a little more than normal, the cold begins to make an appearance and every time we have to put more clothes when we went out to shoot. The Taylor brand has presented four new safety garments for men and women that stand out for their advanced technology and personalization.

 

New culottes, vest and jacket by Taylor

The Spanish company Taylor has managed to differentiate itself from the rest by developing quality cycling clothing and giving the client the opportunity to customize it according to their preferences. In the case of this new outerwear, the same thing still happens and they can be personalized whenever a minimum order is placed.

 

Cycling windbreaker B38

The safety vest can be one of the favorite garments among cyclists since it is very easy to carry it in a pocket and offers great comfort with wind or cold. The B38 vest from Taylor is made to provide the best performance with the least weight, thus offering windproof and waterproof fabric on the front and shoulders, while the back includes a very breathable mesh fabric. It has several reflective details ideal for the night and the back pocket and chest are closed with zipper. Once folded the vest B38 of Taylor really occupies little.

 

Bib shorts for women B94

The Taylor women long bib is designed to fit the feminine physiognomy and the top suspenders are made in one piece and are crossed to promote comfort and support of the chest. These straps have no seams and their fabric is micro-perforated to improve perspiration. The reflective fabric incorporates the Aortic membrane that protects from the wind and the cold, and its chamois is the TM EVO that with flat seams and a fastening tape promises to be an ideal companion in long days on the bike.

The tested reflective bag for children

The AK has tested ten school bags with reflective tape – as a decision aid for the Easter bunny, which often brings the hotly awaited first schoolbag for the upcoming days.

 

Together with a physiotherapist of the Kipper University Clinic and two schoolchildren, the consumer protectors tested ten standard commercial models. Winners are the Ergo bag cubes and the Schneider tool bag soft.

 

Both favorites reached 16 out of 18 points and cost 219 respectively 170.95 Euros – the highest price the winner shares with the last one in the test. Also the Scout Buddy Style comes to 219 euro, however with only four points. The three best-rated satchels convinced with an adjustable back part, which means they grow with the child. The test winners also wait with a waist belt by reflective fabric.

 

The weight of the shoulder bag, whether it grows, the freedom or limitation of head mobility, weight distribution horizontal, stability of child movement, padding of backs and straps, format, presence of chest and waist belt and fan divisions.

 

Ergonomic factors

While children are more interested in color and design, parents should pay attention to the ergonomic factors, the Chamber of Labor recommends. Adjustable straps have all; the adjustable back part comes on. The upper edge of the shoulder bag should be at the level of the shoulders.

 

Heavy things should be stored directly on the back and not in side pockets, as this can lead to oblique position and postural damage. The chest and hip belt support a stable fit at the back. All schoolchildren in the test had reflective surfaces. Yellow or orange areas, which contribute to recognition by drivers during the day and at dusk, were only available on one model.

 

In any case, the child should be present at the purchase and the school bags with and without jacket try, advises the AK. So you can immediately see if the belts can be adjusted well.

 

New Reflective T-shirts for upcoming season

The new season not only includes our training and racing activities, but also the product ranges of many world manufacturers of treadmill. Are the summers even warmer than ever before? What did the producers themselves do for us and the whirlwinds of nature? There are “clever” fabrics, reflective materials, aluminum heat exchangers, compressing second skin, and much more in store shelves.

 

This shirt comes with an unprecedented novelty – adaptive fibers. The fiber should change density depending on whether you are moving, sweating, warming up. Individual yarn stitches are spaced when you are active, allowing for faster sweating and excess heat. On the contrary, when the activity drops, the eyecups will snap and protect you from the cold. Material (polyester, nylon) is comfortable and elastic enough not to restrict movement. The t-shirt also carries reflective elements that will increase your safety in less visibility.

 

As the name implies, this trick is also designed to ensure that you do not overheat when running at higher temperatures. The polyester reflective fabric itself is sufficiently cross-linked, and it also carries proven and even more polished technology of miniature aluminum discs that drain excess heat from your body. Reflective strips on the sleeves, the large logo on one of them also acts as a reflector.

Under Armor Alter Ego

 

The American manufacturer is holding the proven superhero themes. Even you can become Superman, Batman and many others. In addition, you reveal almost the second skin in the trick. It is a compression material that sticks directly to the body, while giving it absolute freedom of movement and removing excess heat. The runners will appreciate the fact that even at the marathon there is no ride anywhere.

 

Asics also beats the new season with a new T-shirt. Here the manufacturer binds to seamless technology. And much less seam, more cross-country comfort. The mixture of materials (polyester, polyamide) is very light and durable. Reflective elements on the chest and back may also be absent.

 

Another American company, which was founded just two years after the marathon came to the Olympics, is starting to make a corner in our country. In the new season, the trick is more than promotional. Ultra-lightweight material with reflective element in tight cut will also delight in flat-seam joints. A smooth drainage and comfort will ensure a delicately structured fabric.