Bullet Proof Fashion Clothing – and other Specialized Fashions for UV protection, safety from pickpockets while traveling and coats to carry stuff – Amazing – Specialized Clothing for Real World Lifestyles

Bullet Proof Fashion Clothing – and other Specialized Fashions for UV protection, safety from pickpockets while traveling and coats to carry stuff -

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The Armani of Bullet-proof 3:11
We take a look at a range of high-security fashion by the “Armani of Bullet-proof Apparel,” Colombian designer Miguel Caballero.
• Business Traveller
Source: CNN
Added On March 13, 2009

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Cobber^®

<!–Cobber^® Neck Wrap–>Neck Wrap Made in Australia, this innovative cooling system will help keep your body temperature in check in hot climates.

Made with non-toxic crystals, you soak your Cobber^® in cold water for about 30 minutes. The crystals expand to a gel and will stay that way for three days. Once back to its original form, soak it again. Place it around your neck, the Cobber^® will cool the carotid arteries in the neck, keeping you cool and comfortable.

The fabric is a poly/cotton blend. Available in multiple patterns, suitable for men and women.

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http://www.tilley.com/detail.asp?gender=&extractBy=featured&catId=4&productNo=TA35

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http://www.sunprecautions.com/shop_all.asp?CAT=sh&SUBCAT=0s

Solumbra – UV Protection Clothing

“You already know that our Solumbra hats, shirts, pants and accessories are designed and made from scratch as an effective medical solution for all day sun protection. You’ve come to rely on our Solumbra fabrics providing greater than 30 SPF and blocking more than 97% of both UVA and UVB rays. And you take comfort in the fact that our Solumbra products are engineered to be a safe and effective sun protection solution so doctors can recommend them to even their most sun sensitive patients.”

http://www.sunprecautions.com/about_us.asp?pg=5

Our most active styles are designed with mesh-ventilated panels—strategically located on the front, back, under the arms, and even sides—to promote airflow, wick away moisture and keep out unwanted UV rays.

[ . . . ] – the above link shows how the clothing works -

Other shirts may leave you sunburned.
A typical summer shirt, by comparison, only provides an SPF of 5 to 9, far below the minimum SPF of 15 recommended by dermatologists. Not to mention it’s usually short sleeved and has little or no collar, leaving your arms and neck dangerously exposed.

[etc.]

must also pass a rigorous 27-point quality assurance check and a 15-point quality control check.

https://www.sunprecautions.com/account.asp?pg=catreq

Request a free catalog – (at link above)

(one of their UV protection unisex shirts – )

Ultra Athlete^® Shirt
Style #1530W09
Item Price: $94.95

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http://www.tilley.com/catalog.asp

Free Tilley Endurables Travel Wear Catalog – they have hidden pockets, etc.

(for men and women, but the men’s clothing have more secure and secret travel pockets for credit cards than the women’s wear, whatever reasons.)

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Different Drummer Legends Men’s Field Commander Zip-Off Pants

From the rugged trails of the Rockies to the plains of the Serengeti, these lightweight convertible pants/shorts help keep you comfortable. They withstand abuse and abrasion wherever your travels take you. Engineered with 8 pockets including security pockets and a hidden secret pocket. Elastic side waistband for comfort.

Features:

Pants become shorts for varied climates and activities Shorts inseam 7″ 2 front slant pockets Zippered security pocket on right hip Velcro®-sealed expansion pockets Features Secret and Stop-Loss pockets The Classic Fit, usually seated at the waist, with straighter seats and thighs All pants are unhemmed – 37″ long Fabric certified “EXCELLENT” UV protection – UPF 50+, the maximum rating given

Fabric Story:

Made from 100% wind resistant nylon and treated for water and stain repellency, Different Drummer Legends jackets, pants, vests, shorts and skirt are Guaranteed For Life not to wear out. The lifetime guarantee against wearing out means rubbing a hole through an item of clothing, through abrasion. Different Drummer Legends will virtually never wear out, and if they do we’ll replace them free. Can you rip on a nail or such? You may, but they are very strong. And if you do, we’ll patch them as economically for you as possible. This fabric has been tested and certified as providing ultraviolet protection. For more information on sun protection and the fabric testing please see: A Fashionable Defense- Sun Protection from Head to Toe.

http://www.tilley.com/detail.asp?gender=m&extractBy=CategoryId&id=7&productNo=MA31

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Tilley Tips to protect against pickpockets

Above all else: carry your valuables in your Tilley secret pocket.

1. Pickpockets come in all guises and disguises; many are very well dressed and groomed.

2. Trust your instincts. Pickpockets usually survey their targets. If someone is following you, move to a more secure location.

3. Be aware of loud arguments, bumps and other incidents. Pickpockets usually work in teams and will often create a commotion to distract the victim so a partner can pick a pocket or two.

4. Pickpockets frequent bus and train stations, airports, hotel lobbies, outdoor festivals, subways and other crowded places. If you see a sign, ‘Beware of Pickpockets’, don’t reveal your wallet’s location by touching it.

5. Wear clothing with pockets that offer peace of mind… ones that are closed with ‘noisy’ Velcro or zippers, or best of all are completely hidden. Tilley offers secure, secret and stop-loss pockets on most garments, including our relaxed beach pants/shirts, and dressier clothing.

6. Be unassuming in your choice of clothing, luggage and camera case. Leave the expensive jewelry and watch at home.

7. Swarmed by a group of children? Run and shout!

8. Carry hotel key and car keys separately from your bag or purse.

9. Travel as lightly as possible. Being overburdened with luggage makes you more of a target.

10. Walk with a purpose. Never look vulnerable or lost.

11. Photocopy your passport, credit cards and driver’s license. Leave one copy with a friend; carry another in your secret pocket.

12. During your trip, do not give out information about your destinations, valuables or itinerary to people who do not need it – desk clerks, doormen or taxi drivers.

13. Do not carry all your cash, traveller’s cheques and credit cards in one pocket. Carry only enough money for the day’s adventures, divided up in secure pockets.

14. Avoid putting your wallet or passport in a back pocket.

15. Do not leave purses, handbags or backpacks unattended.

16. For a small fee, many airports will shrink-wrap your luggage or bag in plastic. This helps prevent tampering and theft at the airport or even in taxis, and saves wear and tear on your luggage.

17. If victimized, report the incident to the appropriate officials. In the case of a stolen passport or visa, contact your embassy.

http://www.tilley.com/stories/pickpockets.asp

from – Tilley Endurables Website – very nifty helpful information

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www.scottevest.com - with 28 pockets, travel clothing that works

Quantum Jacket

Also available as a System with the Fleece 5.0 – Order together and save $50 over buying individually!

This may be our very best jacket ever! Everyone knows that layering is key to staying warm, and that is why we developed the SeV Quantum Jacket. It handles double duty, both as a water resistant, breathable, wind-stopping winter shell and as the most convenient way to access all your gadgets on a brisk day. 28 purposeful pockets and compartments keep your essentials with you, while our wire management system lets you listen to your iPod® without getting tangled. Read More…

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This cross section shows two rings of light-sensitive semiconductor material in the fiber. The eight thicker parts are electrodes to carry signals.
(Credit: Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

July 7, 2009 12:51 PM PDT
MIT develops camera-like fabric
by Stephen Shankland

And you thought it was a problem when folks went into the locker room toting cell phones with cameras.

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a fabric made of a mesh of light-sensitive fibers that collectively act like a rudimentary camera. The fibers, which each can detect two frequencies of light, produced signals that when amplified and processed by a computer reproduced an image of a smiley face near the mesh.

This is the first time that anybody has demonstrated that a single plane of fibers, or ‘fabric,’ can collect images just like a camera but without a lens,  said Yoel Fink, an associate professor of materials science, who along with colleagues described the approach in a the journal Nano Letters.

MIT suggested that the technology, if developed further, could give a soldier a uniform that would help him see threats in all directions. Optical fiber webs, by distributing the chore across a large area, would be less susceptible to damage in one area.

The technology uses fibers less than a millimeter in diameter, stretched into thin form from a thicker cylinder. Within the fibers are two cylindrical shells of semiconductor material, each connected to the outside world with four built-in metal electrodes.
Stephen Shankland writes about a wide range of technology and products, but has a particular focus on browsers and digital photography. He joined CNET News in 1998 and since then also has covered Google, Yahoo, servers, supercomputing, Linux and open-source software, and science. E-mail Stephen, or follow him on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/stshank.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13580_3-10281376-39.html?tag=rtcol;pop

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My Note –

There’s more, but I’ll have to put it later . . . very nifty stuff. These are some of my favorite ones, but there are also Outback coats and skiwear that is thin, flexible and warm – other stuff, here and there. I might have to add it tomorrow after I look for the links to them. They are very, very useful.

- cricketdiane, 07-14-09

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