Month: August 2017

How to prepare for your trip with safety

Are you leaving for the first time on a long journey? You do not know how to prepare safety equipment? What to pack? How to check the car? We will help you to safely reach your holiday destination.

 

Before you start thinking about holiday madness, you should properly prepare your car for a long journey. Because of the security of you and your passengers’ safety, it is important not to ignore some basic issues.

 

First and foremost, you should examine the technical condition of the car. It is not as difficult as it may seem. It is advisable to check and, if necessary, make up the consumables, as well as inspect the braking system and suspension. Also, do not forget about the proper lighting settings. When you pack your car to the roof, the lights can hurt other drivers. Finally, check the tire condition and tire pressure.

 

More and more people are forgetting to check the validity of the insurance and the registration review, which can end up with an unpleasant surprise and a loss of part of the holiday budget. When traveling abroad, you also need to familiarize yourself with the obligatory car accessories (triangle, reflective vest, etc.) required in the country to which we are going and in all we will be traveling. Some countries also require you to take out special insurance – do not forget about it!

 

Dangerous luggage

Technical condition of the car checked, all the necessary papers have been sorted – time to pack! Many people have no idea how to lay luggage inside a vehicle. This is a big mistake. Incorrectly placed luggage can be deadly in case of sudden braking or collision. Even with a suitably large trunk it is important to seriously consider the arrangement of suitcases. With the right organization, you will not only save more space, but you will also be safe.

 

How do you pack your bags? First of all, limit the number of things in the car cabin. Any unsecured item in the event of a sudden event can become dangerous, so it is important to follow the principle that the luggage space is in the trunk. This also applies to the shelves separating the cab from the boot – absolutely no lightweight items can be placed here. Start packing the heaviest bags and suitcases by placing them on the bottom, as close as possible to the front of the boot. When packing, you can also use the storage compartments beneath the floor of the boot to save space and further reduce the center of gravity of the car.

 

The next luggage is laid on the principle of “pyramid:” the base forms the largest and heaviest suitcases, and on the next floors is getting lighter packages. You need to take this into account when packing, so that in the largest bags put things you need only in place and in small items that may come in handy during the trip. Then the luggage containing the things you need can be placed on the top of the pyramid so you have easy access to it. The most necessary things that need to be in the cabin must be secured with safety belts, handles, head restraints, or under the seat.

 

Proper packaging of luggage is not enough. It is important that the driver is rested and rested so that he can easily concentrate on the road. Even if the place you go to is not foreign to you and the route is well known, you should trust navigation. Especially during the holiday season it may be necessary (due to traffic and numerous repairs and related detours).

 

When the car is properly prepared and well planned for breaks, the trip will be safe and not too tiring. Just remember to hurry and be careful on the road. Then nothing will break the holiday rest.

 

Reflective running shorts for the advertising bunny

Do you still remember where you can find the pink bunny from the laundry ads? Yes, exactly, wherever the beaver and the Hebe are beautiful. As the sun begins to burn, we have prepared a series of cross-country reflective shorts for you. In the upcoming heat we will not run in elastics, are we? Salting is the first to come – and, as you can see, he is putting the bar high enough.

 

Meanwhile, I always ran only in elastics of both long and short (so if Tomas Zahakis just did not lend my skirt) and I confess that I was initially looking at running shorts with suspicion and a bit of resistance. Some influence on this may have been the fact that my British cross-country friends have such an outrageous “pedal-shorts” for this garment (you can easily translate into Czech – something like “pedophile shorts”).

 

However, these shorts are such a good transition between elastics and shirts for us suspicious. Inside, some black slips of soft elastic material have been sewn. They have great stretching, they are well-fitting, and they breathe and do not smash, so your family jewelry will be like cotton. In order to sit well, the earmuffs in the perimeter parts of the legs are mainly concerned. The rest of your sofa has plenty of room for your spatial expression.

 

On the right side of the slips there is a small inner pocket with a key or mp3 player. Overall, the dignified black design gently underscores the pull-on fabrics produced in yellow reflective material. A wide elastic band combines inner briefs with outer shorts. While the inside was made of a mixture of 88% polyester and 12% spandex, the outer part is made of 100% polyester.

 

The outer legs have a short gap and four rows of round perforations almost all the length for better ventilation. Also for this reason and for the purpose of increasing comfort, the strip of fabric is between the legs of fine mesh fabric. The whole is so breathtaking and comfortable.

 

On both sides of the outer tread are silver reflective stripes, which by their wrapping close the band by perforation and thus fulfills the appropriate aesthetic function. The manufacturer’s logo at the bottom of the left leg is also reflective. The shorts generally increase the passive safety in the dark or dark, whether on the roads or on the bike paths.

 

After a few tens of kilometers I have to admit that there will be something on the shorts. When I think about it, I take them more and more often than the elastics. At this time, the Salting Running Shorts belongs to my favorite running shoes. I just have to think about what I will say to my British friends when I hear they warn their children before me.

 

 

Nightwear socks – Running Reflective Crew Sock

If something runners really consider an important part of the safety equipment, then they are also socks. At least for those who do not create barefoot on marathon tracks? Proper sock selection is simply a guarantee of long-term comfort during the race. If it still looks good, it’s better. But why would such fuses at the same time help to increase security?

 

Yes it’s right. These Reebok socks carry rich reflex equipment all over their back. At RUN, the RUN sign will delight everyone, even the unfamiliar runner. The reflective surface is so large that neither you’re motorized nor non-motorized driver will miss out on your moving lower limbs in the darkness. Of course, their equipment is most outstanding in the spring and summer months when the reflectors are not covered with long leggings or tracksuits.

 

Crew socks by reflective fabric are distinguished to the right and left. They have reinforced heels and toes against excessive wear, while achieving greater comfort. The opening and underside of the longitudinal vault have a reinforced transverse spring, so the socks are beautifully wrapped around the foot and held in place. Surface areas are designed for faster sweat ventilation. The stitches have socks of a relatively long length, so they also protect the Achilles, for example, in the early morning frosts or in the aforementioned night runs for which they are intended.

 

The reflex points themselves are certainly not fun to attach to the elastic fabric. Manufacturers, of course, have succeeded in doing so. Several launches passed socks without losing the garland and survived with all the reflective elements on board. I would certainly recommend washing these socks out of the way so as to avoid unnecessary damage to the reflex.

 

The socks were still tens of kilometers without showing signs of wear. Most of my socks go to my fingernail, but no pathological changes can be observed here. I also completely like their colorful design. The predominant black still looks good, even if you mess with some mud on your way. I like the raised knits that hold the warmth of the lower part of the calf. Perhaps the only thing I would do on my socks is the elasticity of the upper hem. It pulls me too tightly, but I believe it is still a little bit subject to use. But this will certainly be very individual. Added value in the form of rear reflectors, of course, makes me very happy. Whoever has moved at night on our roads knows that reflective material and other elements of passive safety are never enough.

 

 

Start selling a smart reflective jacket for cyclists

Are you on a bicycle and would you like to receive a call to your headphones? Today you can tap on the headset, if you have one, you can pull the phone, use a smart watch or wait a minute to buy a smart reflective jacket.

 

Google and Levi’s denim legend at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, show the first collaboration result announced two years ago. A modern jacket for urban bikers that has a left touchpad cuff instead of a button Bluetooth module connected to the phone.

 

The wired conductive cuff serves for quick and supposedly safer operation of basic functions such as volume change, call acceptance or rejection, or requesting information from mobile navigation. Google is preparing other features, but the applications introduced in the beta version of SXSW still offer the absolute minimum. And while the Jacquard reflective fabric itself can withstand occasional washing, the button with the Bluetooth module and the USB connector must be removed before washing and drying. There is nothing to know about rain resistance.

 

From the clothing point of view, the Jacket, which was due to begin shipping in the spring, was slightly modified by the Commuter series Trucker Jacket. The base contains safety reflective elements and ventilation holes with a mesh on the back, and the iconic red ribbon with the Levi’s logo is also used as a reflector. Working with Google brings not only a link to a mobile app, but also a higher price. The common version is sold for $ 148 without a tax, a clever option to get into the fall market for $ 350.

 

 

 

Reflective vest halves the risk of accident

During the dark months of the year, the number of traffic jams increases. Although a reflective vest halves the risk of accident, two out of three Swedes go without. Young is the worst in using reflexes. Forgetting and vanity is said to be the main reason. Together with the BACK fashion brand, if the Reflex Collection, Watch Your Back, is now launching to broaden the term reflex and erase the stamp.

 

A survey from the insurance company If shows that Swedes are the worst in the Nordic countries to use reflexes. Nearly two out of three people (63 percent) never wear or even reflect reflexes when they are out in the dark. At least, the use of young people, where more than seven out of ten people between 18 and 29 years old, make up for forgetfulness and vanity as the main reason.

To make more people appear in the dark, now If, in collaboration with BACK, launches a reflex collection.

 

“Almost everybody knows that you should have reflexes in the dark, but you do not have it. Through this collaboration we want to find a new solution to that problem. My hope is that with this initiative we can inspire more clothing brands and individuals to begin experimenting with stylish clothes that are visible in the dark, “says Katarina Moulin, Communications Manager at If.

 

The reflex collection consists of outerwear and accessories made in a reflective material. Here you can see the film that shows how the garment shines in the dark.

Behind the design stands the fashion label BACK as 2013 named Designer of the Year at Elle-Galan and is currently a prize winner of the prestigious design award Torstein and Wanda Overberg’s award.

 

“With great creative ability and courage to always dare to think new, BACK felt like a good partner,” says Katarina Moulin.

Ann-Sofia Back, Design Manager at BACK, was directly involved in collaboration.

“I’ve always been inspired by phenomena I’m having trouble for, this time its functional gear / material. And as a dog owner, I’m walking a lot in the dark, it’s ridiculous if you do not see it, says Ann-Sofia Back, designer and founder of BACK.

 

The reflective collection will be available on 24 November, and will be sold at Alpaca, Sneakers stuff, Ahlen City, Ted & Teresa, and at StyleBy.nu/shop and at BACK’s web shop.

A ‘second skin’ flexible, reflective and full color

A team of scientists from the University Central Florida (USA) has developed an innovative technique to create an ultra-thin, flexible and full-color reflective screen. It is the first device of its kind worldwide and has been collected this week by Nature Communications.

 

This new technique has allowed designing a lightweight, flexible screen that does not require light source for its operation: it seems a second skin that simulates the mechanism of camouflage animals such as chameleons or octopuses.

 

“Any man-made display, whether LCD, LED, CRT … is rigid, fragile and bulky. But if you look at an octopus, you see that you can create colors on your skin, a screen that covers your entire body, with very complex contours, and is also stretchable and flexible. And that is our goal: Can we take inspiration from biology and create a screen that looks like skin? “Explains study leader Dibasic.

 

Inspired by nature, scientists designed this reflective material with a thin layer of liquid crystal placed on a metal nanostructure capable of absorbing some wavelengths and reflecting others. In this way, the colors that are reflected, that is, those that perceive the ones we look at, can be controlled at will by regulating a small electric current that interacts with the molecules of the liquid crystal layer and the Plasmon waves of the Surface of the metal nanostructure.

 

Unlike other earlier devices that could display a rather limited range of colors, this screen can “play” with any type of color with a size 15 times thinner than a human hair.

Future applications for this reflective skin are as varied as accessible. We could have clothes that would change color at will (and any type of textile or plastic alike) or screens for mobile or computers completely flexible, thin and light.

 

“Your camouflage, your clothes, your fashion accessories – All could change. Why do I need 50 shirts in my closet if I can change the color and the drawings of one at will? “, Explains Chandra.

The runners ask motorists to take their cars to the point

The technical state of the vehicles worries the popular Spanish runners. And is that poor conservation a risk factor for runners even with safety vest, who live and share with the use of the road network.

 

This is one of the main conclusions of the Race of the 2016 Workshop. Led by the Association of Workshops of Madrid, whose motto is “For road safety from the responsible maintenance of the vehicle”, includes the updated guide «Run Between cars: tips for the pedestrian runner and responsible motorist »prepared by ASETRA, Stop Accidents and the Macomb Foundation. Each year, more than 11,000 pedestrian crossings and 5,800 traffic accidents involving cyclists are involved in Spain.

 

Train between well-maintained cars

Running is a healthy habit however not risk free if done close to cars. What do the popular riders think of their habits when training together and sharing motorists with the road network? How do they assess the state of the vehicles with which they intersect at intersections such as pedestrian crossings, exits from garages or traffic lights?

 

The above mentioned guide lists the most dangerous factors for these athletes when they run alongside the road traffic, either in cities or outside. “Running between cars” examines, among others, the importance of wearing reflective clothing, the convenience of not running headphones and music when approaching intersections with vehicles or the effect on the perception of the risk that fatigue causes on the runners. But, undoubtedly, the most relevant data arise from the survey conducted by the corridors themselves.

– 60% are aware of being a very special type of pedestrian when training in forced coexistence with road traffic

– Many do not aide the minimum precautions to guarantee their safety in intersections like pedestrian crossings, with or without semaphore, and exits of garages. Even those who in two-way ways do not value the importance of moving on the left shoulder

– Most runners in reflective vest still think it’s better to run down the road than on the sidewalk. This is because they suffer fewer joints, although the risk of abuse increases exponentially

– More than 90% are clear that, in case of crossing a vehicle, it must go at the appropriate speed to the track and be in perfect maintenance conditions, especially with regard to brakes, tires and shock absorbers.

 

 

Guide patrons to make safety and fashion

Supporting the creators of a system for producing tailor-made jeans with reflective strips, the editors of a new fashion magazine, or the designers of an androgynous clothing collection are three examples of the projects you can wager on Kick starter, a platform for Make patrons and go shopping that is experiencing a great boom.

 

Fashion and innovation are two concepts that often walk together. That is why it is not surprising that a web that rewards originality is frequented by fans and professionals to hunt trends. In addition, betting on crowd funding also means saying yes to a financing system that turns its back on banks. Something that has a lot of pull if we consider the popularity they have enjoyed since Lehman Brothers and company panicked the world.

 

In essence Kick starter’s operation is extremely simple: you propose an idea that you want to finance (there are exceptions), the amount of money needed to put it into practice, explain what your patrons will get in return based on your donations and make a presentation of Your project as clear and beautiful as possible. You should keep in mind that Kick starter is in the United States, although there are ways to present a project from Spain.

 

Whether seeking to make a donation selflessly or to purchase a reflective product that has fascinated the procedure is simple. You only need to use your Facebook account to sign up for Kick starter and also have one on Amazon to make payments. That’s enough to start looking for projects that interest you.

 

You can bet on those who have already obtained the funding they are looking for and are raising funds or not. In the latter case if the project at the end of 90 days has failed to raise enough money, you have the money that you have contributed. You should also keep in mind if you want to get a product that the project managers send out of the United States. Something that happens in many cases adding a supplement to the amount requested.

 

Keep in mind, however, that Kick starter does not offer guarantees on the projects it hosts. Some have ended in fiasco after achieving the amount that was marked as goal. But you do not have to be too scared. It is not often that happens. In any case if you have doubts you can always ask the promoter directly anything before making any donation. It may also be well to goggling a bit to gather information on those submitting the projects if you are going to make a large donation.

 

Here are three examples of fashion proposals that have not yet achieved the quantity that have been marked and that allow shipments to Spain. Reflective clothing is good for riding or skating. If you are horrified by the typical reflective vests you can try to get one of the T-shirts from the Fix project. They are ideal to make yourself visible while riding on bikes or skates. As its design is attractive you can also wear them for the day. You have less than 10 days to support the proposal and for 55 dollars to get a shirt (with shipping costs to Spain included).

 

Some of the projects are very reminiscent of the teleshopping ads. That is at least what we have suggested stockings with socks built to wear Boo tights high boots. You can get a pair of them for $ 25 plus the 5 that costs shipping to Spain. Although, yes, at the moment does not go very well. They have only risen just over $ 3,000 and have to reach 25,000 by August 23rd.

 

Waterproof safety equipment for safety

Ticino Urbane presents its packs of waterproof safety equipment for the whole family both to go on a motorcycle and to get off it, which include a practical covers boots.

 

Heat, cold, rain … with spring comes the craziest days of the year and hit with your perfect equipment for day to day is a lottery. Always thinking about offering the ideal solution to the displacements on the two wheels, the transalpine fashion firm for motorists brings you the Niño range so you can get around the torrential rains and enjoy spring through the city without getting wet.

 

Set Niño Kid Urban Waterproof Toucan

For the little ones of the Ticino Urbane house, the Niño Rain Kid Set is composed of a jacket and rain pants very comfortable to carry thanks to the lightness of its materials and easy storage. Made of breathable polyamide and with the famous Hydro scud system, windproof and waterproof, it includes an anti-water flap in the central rack to prevent leaks. In addition, the Niño Rain Kid is equipped with Velcro adjustment on the ankles and wrists for a better fit to the body of the smallest of the house and reflective fabric inserts to guarantee its safety giving a plus in visibility both on the two wheels and when descending from they. The suit available in fluorine color can be stored in a small bag, also included, for easy and convenient transportation. It is already available in sizes from 5 to 10 years with a price of 59.90 Euros (PVPR VAT included).

 

Niño Rain Jacket and Patna Niño Plus

Adults can also get rid of the uncomfortable drops of the liquid element with the Urban Niño Ticino range. The firm that already has great experience in day-to-day solutions on the two wheels is concerned; it features the Niño Rain Jacket Plus jacket and the Patna Niño plus rain pants. Available in yellow and black, they are also made of breathable polyamide, windproof and waterproof fabric with high water column and seams heat sealed for a better protection against rain. In addition, in order to provide greater comfort and freedom in the movements, the trousers incorporate side zipper with opening up to the twin. Available in sizes from 2XS to 5XL, can be purchased for only 40 Euros in the case of pants and 49.90 Euros in the case of the high visibility jacket (PVPR VAT included).

Nike adds reflective colors to its running collection

Nike launches its Flash Pack collection with multicolored reflective prints that increase the visibility of the runners.

 

The new collection consists of both textiles and footwear. In the case of clothing, there are reflective fabric outer layers that protect the weather and mesh that illuminate the race without forgetting the comfort with flat seams that minimize the scratches, and with pockets with zip to save what is essential.

 

Flash visibility also in feet

From the natural movement of Nike Free 5.0 to the low profile cushioning of the Nike Air Zoom Structure 19 Flash, the Nike Flash Pack offers water resistance and 360 degrees of reflectance.

 

The Lunar Glide 7 Flash model features the Fly knit anatomical design, covered by a reflective layer, which creates the ultimate barrier against those dark and rainy nights. The waterproof tongue and instep help keep the foot dry.

 

The Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 32 Flash shoe combines a water resistant mesh top with Zoom Air reactive cushioning. The Nike Air Zoom Structure 19 Flash shoes feature a triple density Dynamic Support system for added stability as well as an ultra-sensitive Nike Zoom Air damping unit on the forefoot.

 

The flexible hex grooves of the Nike Free 5.0 Flash model allow natural foot and top movement, reflective and water resistant, helps the runner stay dry and visible with reflective material in low light situations.