New T-shirt sort of protects you from knife attacks |
You may now never have to worry about getting stabbed in the back literally as you walk down the street. A uniform manufacturer in Japan has reportedly developed a T-shirt which provides protection against knives.
The Daily Yomiuri reports these T-shirts are made from “slightly thick fibers that are more than three times as strong as cotton.” The strength of this shirt’s fiber reportedly makes it equal to that found in body armor. You can even toss it in the wash to get off the blood after you kick the ass of your would be attacker.
Downsides? It won’t protect you from puncture attacks, only slashing. It will also cost $610 maximum. That might be a cost worth paying though if you are paranoid walking down dark alleys.
[via Inventor Spot]
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While probably not practical for any but the most paranoid private citizen, these could be a great addition to the uniforms/work attire of security details, bouncers, etc. Let’s hear it for modern ingenuity.
Knife vests have been around for decades. What is the news here? Three times as strong as cotton? So.. it is basically like wearing really thick clothes? So… no protection at all then?
Thanks, but I think I will stick to the kevlar aramid ones. They are usually cheaper as well.