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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. “

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.

Reflective tape enhance visibility at crossings

Zebra in nationwide event for you that in the MSR takes place September 1 to 9, is also involved police. Yesterday, before eight o’clock in the morning a chosen their habitat transition to the Street, where every morning pass dozens of children to nearby schools. The reflective material can enhance visibility when you are on the road.

Now children and youth with traffic cops in action Zebra mainly focus and transmit them information about safe behavior in traffic.

Officers tested the knowledge of children. Those who correctly answered the questions then handed small gifts reflective tape, or a memory game with traffic signs. They have provided in collaboration with the Road Safety and Health Insurance Interior Ministry.

Knowledge of some children was pleasantly surprised. “When we go through the transition, so we have to first look left, then right, then left again and then we can go, if, therefore, nothing comes. I know, we all learned it in school, “he boasted their knowledge Kate little, who had come in third grade.

“Zebra event for you look back, we organize every year in early September, when children go after the holidays for the first time in school. After a long sabbatical are still wide and do not give such careful as ever. That is why this preventive safety action at this time is very important, “said police spokesman Paul with safety vest.

“Children rules of safe behavior at crossings in the vast majority know and abide by them. Some adults, however, they, unfortunately, do not go good example. And now we are experiencing how a grown man defected outside the transition between passing vehicles, “she said spokesman Paul.

Reflective Jackets: You must be careful

What is in other countries already mandatory, there will be from July 1, now in Germany: the high visibility vest compulsory, what motorists must pay abroad, read our tips.

Now they also come in Germany: From July 1, motorists are required to at least one safety vest kept in the car. In other European countries, from France to Croatia the flash plating has long been prescribed. “We generally recommend to put safety vests for safety reasons in case of a breakdown, no matter what country, are ADAC lawyer Michael travelers along the way, which break up by car in the summer. The best is, according to Nissan in the car for each passenger a reflective vest at hand – and not in the trunk, but to hand in the glove compartment.

With the high visibility vest compulsory it does not matter whether the vest is now manufactured in yellow, orange or red, such as the Automobile Association – protection (KS) informs. The KS Regrets that in Germany only the carriage of a vest is however required. With an offense threatened in Germany warning money of 15 Euros.

Different countries, different rules

The regulations for the safety vest duty and fines if not heeded, can vary from country to holiday destination. Things to watch out overlooking the high visibility vest compulsory in the various countries, we have put together for you.

Instead of fines policemen distributes reflective tape

Six out of ten deaths of pedestrians dying on the roads are at night and in poor visibility. The sad statistics logically led to supplement the Law on Road Traffic mandatory reflective tapes. Policemen and constables pedestrian control, but as the survey showed rights, yet instead of fatty fines handed out reflective tape.

Penalty for lack of safety features may reach up to CZK 2,000. But punishments do not come yet; it is confirmed by her colleagues.

“Rather violators explain how important it is to be seen, and on that occasion reflective tapes were given away,” she said.

“It is now essential especially prevention and education, police also distribute reflective elements to pedestrians,” confirmed a police spokeswoman. For example, on Monday morning seniors on one of the busy intersections in the city center received shopping bags with reflective heat transfer film.

“During events we give pedestrians reflective tape, which is quite interesting,” said spokesman.

“In the past six months, we handed out maybe eight hundred reflective armbands to put on sleeves,” said the police spokesman.

His colleague added that people even go as well as to police and reflective tape on request. “Unfortunately, we do not have much that we can give out to everyone free of charge upon request. We do it just for preventive action. ”

Contrast tape instead of a fine for pedestrians without reflectors. “Strider evening check and inform them that they should have reflective elements. They are also the BESIP married and we give them, “he told the police.

Officers are frequently on preventive actions such as handing reflective armbands. “People come for them and our staff, in the past six months, we handed them perhaps eight hundred,” said city police spokesman.

Police officers explain to people that the reflective elements are also good to wear in, not only in the dimly lit streets, but everywhere, especially in poor visibility.

Qualified assessment of the impact of the new law is still early, but questioned the police officers and it unanimously welcomed. And again, it’s not just sanctions.

“Personally, I believe that it is very good that the issue of the visibility of pedestrians speaking, it has a preventive effect. I notice that people and daytime wear reflective tape on bags, so awareness is pretty, “said one pedestrian.

According to local police the number of pedestrians with reflective elements on clothing definitely increased. “It is not enough, for example, Walker had in his hand a flashlight, must be visible from the rear. Therefore, it is best with reflective tape or reflective vest, “she added.

Bad driving habits sanctioned by police in reflective vests

“I just got out of the house and I’m getting amended by police in reflective vests, allegedly because I did not stop myself before someone who was close to the pedestrian crossing. I think it is a bit abused … “This father waits before the painful school, nervous, seeing time turn: he must quickly take his son to school and then spinning at work. It’s 8 am on Monday of the school year. Ordinary life resumes, and with bad habits.

“Good day and be careful on the road,” says a policeman after he handed a fine of 140 francs for non-compliance to pedestrians. This is the fourth time that the agent released his book in minutes, including a mother driving without a safety vest or a vehicle parked on a pedestrian crossing.

The school year was coupled with an output of the traffic police. A bike and rollerblading, a swarm of agents with their visible fluorescent yellow vest with reflective tape were first made prevention and cracked if they saw offenses. “A conductor has abused the horn because she found that the cars before they were not going fast enough,” says another official.

The police action is not always well perceived. A van is penalized for no stopping on a yellow line reducing visibility to approaching a pedestrian crossing. “My husband stopped two seconds to kiss me and he is verbalizing. You find that normal?” said a mom on the edge of hysteria. Another, very quiet, denounced the establishment of the zone 30 in the area that was accompanied by the removal of pedestrian crossings … Road safety is a poem!

Patrick PULH, new chief of traffic police department knows it. “In September, the year of peak stress for families, parents arriving by car, motorbike or bicycle to school by doing a little anything sometimes: they phone, eat, ride on sidewalks, etc. They first think of their child, but not to others. We do not hunt the offense, but we do prevention. Each school year is elsewhere. Only this year, the strategy has changed. “Instead of staying outside the hotel, the police patrol visibly with reflective band on the clothing on the way to school in a wider area. There are also mobile speed cameras. “This big operation will target a different scope of the right bank and left bank until Wednesday. It will be repeated randomly throughout the year, not necessarily after the holidays.

The department will fund yellow safety vests

The General Council of Loire-Atlantique confirmed yesterday that he would make compulsory the wearing of the yellow safety vest for students in kindergarten and elementary school Lila who use the bus network. The measure will take effect in September 2010.

Each student will take the fluorescent reflective vest up and down the bus. Otherwise, sanctions ranging from a warning to fining will be applied. A device that is already tested since early November on 29,000 high school students.

“The obligation to primary is a result of a strong request of parents, elected officials and school leaders who see teenagers with reflective vests and also want the same. Somehow our initiative creates interest, “says Yves Daniel, vice president of the council.

Contrary to what he considered there are still a few weeks; the department will indeed be responsible for the purchase of additional vests with reflective tape. Some 18,000 security safety vests and will be commissioned: 8500 in two different sizes for kindergarten and elementary, 9500 for future students of sixth. Wearing a vest is today well respected by college students, a little less by students. Signs reminding its utility will be displayed on the school bus network.

PTW: The compulsory safety vest on January 1st, 2016

The measure was announced earlier this year, after the release of poor figures of road deaths. It’s official: the drivers of two or three wheeler will obligation from 1 January 2016 to have on board a yellow reflective vest, as motorists, according to a decree published on Sunday in the Official Gazette.

Officially called “high visibility vest,” “retro reflective vest” or “fluorescent jacket” by some, this accessory will be on hand drivers “on them or in their vehicle storage (net, safe …) “and they will” wear down when their vehicle after an emergency stop, to improve their visibility, “says the decree.

Fine from 11 to 135 Euros

Mandatory since 1 July 2008 for motorists -like red triangle signalization- fluorescent yellow vest with reflective tape, complies with the regulations in force (CE marking), must be endorsed by the driver before leaving his vehicle in case of immobilization on the roadway or its surroundings after an emergency stop.

Violators will incur a fine of 11 Euros if no jacket on board, 135 Euros if they do not carry the following emergency stop.

The measure, announced several times, had been an outcry of the French Federation of Angry Bikers (FFMC). This encourages incentives to operate suitable equipment (gloves, jacket with back, boots, safety vest etc.).

Output operation tips: Safety must be the main premise of every driver

As every year, come August and millions of people wearing safety vest take to the road to enjoy a well-deserved holiday break. Before leaving trip it is necessary to be psyched that may be traffic, tired drivers and more likely to collide than other common paths.

The Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) has already begun to communicate warnings and many tips for the ‘operation exit’ goes smoothly and these safety tips, you want to add insights and details that the Group Sabatier Nora has been observed during this year’s.

By this time they will be more trips long and short haul and that is why the Group wants to recommend carrying out, in due time, a complete overhaul of the vehicles that are to be used.

For this, the Group Sabatier Uri has, since its inception, air machines so users with reflective tape can check the air pressure of the wheels with maximum precision, among many other necessary travel solutions to meet optimally.

What should be checked before hitting the road? – The level of brake fluid, oil and windshield wiper fluid products that can be found in service stations Group Sabatier Uri.

Also need to review the correct lighting, not having blown bulbs, good visibility in the windows and headlights a good height.

You have to know the battery charge, the good condition of the spark plugs, cables, filters and brakes. The steering, tires, wiper blades…

In Group Sabatier Nora also recommend careful look at the tires for cracks or striations, having a good air pressure and tread pattern is deep.

You also have to check that the seat position is correct, there are no blind spots in mirrors and the driver has the essential parts, such as the spare wheel with tools for installation, reflective vest and two warning triangles approved danger, some items very sold in service stations Group.

Group Sabatier Nora, that throughout the month of August working normally, wants to use to recommend that drivers do stoppages every two hours away, drink sugary drinks and get used to circulate the fuel tank full as before any abnormal situation (delays, accidents, bad weather, loss …) will always be helpful.

 

Accident killed 53-year-old woman

To the fatal accident occurred about. 18.20. In a properly reaching the woman without safety vest hit the car driven by 33-year-old. A tragic accident occurred on a county road that crosses Sew-estate. Although the route to be busy, it is not at the sidewalk. Residents move the shoulder. At the time of the accident 53-year-old woman was walking the correct side of the road in the direction of his home. 18.20 hit by a Volkswagen pass at driven by 33-year-old driver. Injured woman was transported by ambulance to the WCM-in Opole. However, the doctors could not save her.

This is not the first person who died on the way. Near the place where she died 53-year-old is a cross commemorating the death of 8-year-old boy who lost his life under the wheels of a truck. – In today’s accident killed a respected resident Synod-estates – says the mayor Henry Smoke. – I wanted to publicly ask the district governor and officials in the prefecture shooting, how many people here have yet to lose a life to the road was built in the end of the walkway? Residents Sums-estates conclude the construction of the pavement for many years. The last letter was sent to the county mayor in October.

Two trams, two classes, instructors WOŚP – today starts a social campaign Tram Warsaw called “Warsaw Education Line.” It is not only educational films in rail vehicles with reflective tape, but the real lessons from instructors Orchestra!

Trams Warsaw seven years pursuing a social campaign called “Warsaw Education Line.” The two rail vehicles driven on the Warsaw are conducted workshops with first aid. This year, the company turned to the Foundation Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity with a proposal of cooperation.

In the six years through the implementation of the campaign we were able to train 7 thousand. WOŚP Foundation also has an impressive track record in this field. Within 9 years of the Educational Program “CPR” trained over 2 million children in grades 1-3 schools.

These Friday WOŚP instructors will educate the first volunteers. The joint action will last until June 10, 2016 year will be trained over a thousand children.

We are very pleased that we can share what we have gained and work for nearly 10 years of the program – knowledge and experience. With these two factors we can save lives, and there is yet more value to the world. Very often it turns out that the first aid we give the next, you need to have the knowledge from an early age. It’s great that the Warsaw Trams are guided by the same motto – says Jerk Osaka CEO WOŚP Foundation.

Inauguration of the “Warsaw Education Line” will begin today at. 11:00 am, on the premises of Implementation Carriage Wolf Street. Transylvanian 20 in Warsaw, a press conference with the participation of children from Warsaw schools.

After the press conference, each participant will be willing to participate in a short training in first aid conducted by instructors Educational Program “CPR”. Acquire basic skills save the life of a person injured in an accident, and will receive a first aid kit emergency first aid, reflective vest and educational book “Warsaw Education Line.”

Police officers from the Metropolitan Police Traffic Supervision and instructors Tram Warsaw acquaint visitors with the rules in force in the public transport, as well as the consequences of their failure.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to go on a tour of the oldest tram cars to the town traffic Municipal Police Street. Osyka 8/10, where there will be workshops for children cycling.