April 2019 - Reflective tape

Converse releases shoes exclusively for Carhartt WIP stores

A few days ago we communicated that the American brand Converse will release special versions of Chuck 70 shoes as exclusive editions only for Carhartt WIP stores.

Representatives of the streetwear brand have once again worked on a model that presents a modern design perspective and brings us two new versions of the versatile silhouette of Chuck 70.

Outside the window, the weather is still not pampered, so it was decided to put a reinforced coating that provides protection against weather conditions. Black and white colors are covered with a Gore-Tex protective coating that provides waterproofness. An interesting treatment that is worth paying attention to is the reflective tape with Gore-Tex branding, which also appears in the form of a sign on the heel just above the sole. There were also yellow and orange tapes at the back and white soles.

Visible here shoes Converse Chuck 70 Gore-Tex will appear only in the Carhartt WIP stationary stores and in their online store.

Wrocławska patented reflective strips for a stroller

The guardian of Ekostraży Wrocław invented reflective straps for strollers so that the children would be safe on the road. The idea for reflections for prams was born when Edyta Bąk, who was walking with a child in a stroller, was hit by a cyclist on the sidewalk bordering a cycle path.

The idea for reflective straps for prams was born when Edyta Bąk, who was walking with her child in a stroller, was hit by a cyclist on a sidewalk bordering a cycle path. The cyclist claimed he did not notice her. To avoid similar situations, Ms. Edyta decided to stock up on reflective accessories. Unfortunately, those available in the stores were inadequate, because they did not improve the visibility of the stroller on the road. That’s why she decided to create her own reflections.

There were fewer accidents. “There are a lot of accidents involving baby strollers, which is why I bought a cheap machine and started to learn sewing. In this way, a prototype of reflective belts for a pram was made. Thanks to them, the driver of an oncoming car will notice a cart from a distance of up to 150 meters,” says Edyta Bąk, “My belts are a better solution than all others that can be bought, because thanks to them, the stroller is clearly visible on all sides. Drivers will notice it more easily and will be able to react early.” Mrs. Edyta’s belts are very easy to use. They fit both deep and walking carts. You can download and wash them at any time, and adjust to the size of the cart. The solution also meets European ISO standards. The project is already in the Patent Office. As it turned out, no one had previously come up with a similar idea. That is why the Wroclaw guard, at the instigation of her husband, submitted her project to the Patent Office. “The research of the state of the art carried out by us showed that Edyta Bąk’s invention is a new and innovative solution. On her behalf, we made notification of reflective tapes for prams to the Polish Patent Office,” confirms Grażyna Więckowska, patent attorney at the JWP Rzecznicy Patentowi in Wrocław. Although every day Ms. Edyta deals with the protection of animals in Wroclaw’s Ekostraży, it does not interfere with the production of belts for children’s prams. After work, he returns home and realizes his idea. He announces that prototypes will not end. He wants to produce his invention on a large scale – so that as many baby prams as possible become safe on the road

When should you have reflective elements with you?

The statistics published by the Police Headquarters, the European Transport Safety Council and PZU are shocking. Poland is still in the infamous leading country with the largest number of accidents involving children. For years, one of the most common reasons for deductions, often fatal, small pedestrians is the lack of visibility. One way to improve safety is by wearing reflective vests. When it is necessary to have them with you?

“Cat’s eyes”

Under the colloquial term “reflections” are all items that have been made of reflective material. The most commonly used reflections have the form of inserts in clothes (for example, a belt on a jacket or trousers) or easy-to-fasten key-rings or bands. As the policemen explain, reflective fabrics may be objects attached to clothing, headbands, vests, and leashes. It is important to place them: the reflectors are recommended to be placed at the level of knees, hands, around the center of the chest and back – then we will be sure that they are clearly visible to other road users.

The first reflections appeared on the roads in Great Britain before the Second World War. Their inventor was the owner of a road repair company – Percy Shaw. Apparently, to create a gadget that will save an infinite number of pedestrians over the next few years, Shaw was inspired by the cat. Coming from the night, Percy almost hit the path of a four-footed dog. The roofer was rescued by the fact that the driver saw his glowing eyes in the dark at the last moment. The event inspired the entrepreneur to create a reflective element that would improve safety on an unlit road. At the beginning of 1934, the Show developed “cat’s eyes”. They were 4 glass reflecting beads, mounted in a rubber housing, placed in a cast iron dome. “Cat’s eyes” were not worn by pedestrians, but placed on the road, but their creation gave impetus to the creation of later reflections for pedestrians.

Wearing legally regulated

Although in Poland the need to wear reflectors has been said since the 90s, it was only recently that having reflective elements became mandatory.

Pursuant to the amendment of 30 August 2013 of the Road Traffic Act, all pedestrians, irrespective of their age or height, driving along roads outside of built-up areas at dusk, must have reflective elements. Before the change from five years ago, this obligation concerned only children who were under the age of 15.

Do we always have reflections outside built-up areas? Theoretically not. According to the letter of the law, when walking on the sidewalk, the road intended only for pedestrians or in the area of residence, we are not threatened (no more than three thousand zlotys) by a lack of reflection. Nevertheless, experts recommend having reflective elements. Even during the day, pedestrian columns must be marked with reflections (in the column with a length exceeding 20 m going to the left in the front and at the back are obliged to use reflective elements, in addition, those walking on the left are obliged to carry additional flashlights with white light) or road builders.

The police explain the tragic accident and calls for careful driving!

A 48-year-old motorcyclist died in an accident that happened yesterday in Żarki on Myszkowska Street. Myszkowianin hit the Opel Vectra, which joined the movement. Policemen from Myszków, under the supervision of the prosecutor, explain the exact causes and circumstances of this tragedy.

“The accident occurred yesterday at about 17.00 in Żarki on Myszkowska Street. According to the preliminary arrangements of the roadster, the driver of the Opel Vectra leaving the parking lot during the maneuver of joining the traffic on Myszkowska Street did not give way to the Yamaha vehicle driving from Myszków, which at that time was performing an incorrect overtaking maneuver. Then, as a result of sudden braking, the rider turned the vehicle over. Unfortunately, despite the resuscitation, the 48-year-old died due to injuries. Police officers explain the exact causes and circumstances of this tragic accident,” says Barbara Poznańska, a spokeswoman for the Poviat Police Headquarters in Myszków.

Police officers appeal to all users of the traffic:

“Spring is fast approaching with better road conditions, but it does not absolve us from caution!”

Damage to asphalt, to the sand on the road and increased traffic, is a potential threat to motorcyclists. Just a moment of inattention, a sharp maneuver and a dump truck on a single track are certain. A motorcyclist is usually a young man. Young people are often characterized by bravado or the desire to show off their peers. These behaviors very often go hand in hand with the lack of driving skills. It often happens that the driver of his fast and heavy vehicle is not able to control it, and then it is not unfortunate. Recall that such a vehicle does not have either belts or airbags. The collision of a motorcyclist with another vehicle or tree usually ends tragically.

According to policemen, the most common cause of accidents involving motorcyclists is, among others, excessive speed and overestimation of your skills, passing through a red light, squeezing in between cars and, finally, just showing off.

Motorcyclist, remember that public roads are not race tracks! So think about other drivers. Follow traffic rules: do not exceed speed; do not enforce priority; show limited trust in other drivers; Take care of reflective clothing or reflective vest that will make you more visible on the road.

We appeal to all managers who are cautious and comply with the rules. Every participant of the road traffic must keep in mind the safety of both himself and others. Remember that in the case of even the smallest collision of a motorcycle and a car, the motorcyclist has the slightest chance of surviving or leaving the accident without injury. “

Pedestrians and cyclists! Take care of your safety

In connection with the ongoing spring period and improvement of atmospheric conditions, policemen from the Department of Road Traffic.

The police are appealing to pedestrians and cyclists for caution and observance of a few basic rules.

Pedestrians and cyclists are so-called unprotected road users

This means that they are not covered like car drivers with bodywork, they do not have seat belts or airbags. Remember that pedestrians and cyclists are participants of the movement – the difference is that in the case of speeding vehicles they are completely defenseless. An accident with them involves extremely serious consequences.

The improvement of safety on the roads is a matter of priority for local police officers, which is why officers remind you of a few basic rules.

Pedestrian duties:

cross the road in places intended for this purpose, and if there are any such places, especially outside the city, be especially careful, never run abruptly on the road. Stand on the edge of the pavement, at least 30 cm from its edge, look first to the left, then to the right and once again left, when the road is free, always go straight along the shortest path, always walk across the road in the green light, when the green light flashes, wait, because the red light will turn on soon, wear reflective vests with reflective tapes, especially at dusk, when the visibility is worse, and the dark colors of the clothes make the pedestrian noticed by the driver only at the last moment. A walking person equipped with a reflective material for the driver of the vehicle is visible from a much greater distance, which allows for an earlier reaction, always walk only the left side of the road outside the built-up area to see the oncoming vehicle.

Obligation to ride on the road for bicycles:

Art. 33 of the Road Traffic Act obliges a cyclist to use the bike path if it is designated for the direction in which it is traveling. According to this record, if a one-way bicycle path is designated along the road, the obligation to move is only in one direction. Cyclists riding in the opposite direction must move on the road. The driver of a bicycle using the road for bicycles and pedestrians is obliged to exercise extreme caution and give way to pedestrians.

Cyclist on the sidewalk:

As a rule – you cannot drive on the pavement. The regulations provide for several derogations. Article 26 of the Law on Road Traffic, allows a cyclist to go on the sidewalk when:

takes care of a person under the age of 10 driving a bicycle;

the weather is bad (snow, strong wind, downpour, glaze, thick fog);

three conditions are met simultaneously:

the pavement is at least two meters wide,

traffic on the road is allowed at a speed of over 50 km / h (built-up area),

there is no separate road for bicycles and the lane intended for them.

Child on a bicycle:

Children up to 7 years old can be transported in two ways: either by cycling in a special seat or children under 10 years old they can move independently by bike, but only under the care of an adult. An adult who looks after a child can walk next to him on the sidewalk or ride a bicycle – also on the sidewalk.

Children over 10 years old can now ride their own bike on public roads, if they have their first rights, ie. Bicycle Card.

Equipping a bike

A properly equipped bike should have one white position light at the front; at the rear one red reflector, at least one effective brake and an audible signal. It is also good to use reflective elements – they can be permanently attached to the bike or placed on bikers’ clothing. The reflectors make us visible, which is, of course, more secure.

The road trip is appealing to all road users to exercise extreme caution and comply with applicable laws because when the imagination and common sense are running out of us, it is unpleasant and often tragic.

“A reflector can save a life!”

The group created to inform about the situation on Stargard roads, traffic jams, accidents, police patrols. For a long time now, he has been conducting preventive activities promoting safe behavior on the road, both for drivers and pedestrians. Our editorial team took patronage over the action “Reflection action – be visible!” promoting the wearing of reflective vests by pedestrians. First, there were lectures for children and giving out reflections. Now a short but eloquent movie was made. We invite you to watch!

ACTION REFLECTIONS – BE VISIBLE!

“Group Stand! Stargard goes into the next stage of implementation and promoting the wearing of reflective bandages!” informs Michał Łozowski, administrator of Stargard. “As a preventive and informational group, we have distributed over 10,000 reflections! During the giving of reflections, many topics were raised with residents associated with the visibility of pedestrians on the road. However, we believe that graphics and films are the most important in our memory. That’s why we decided to create a short film showing how far away the reflective tape can be seen! We can only see the pedestrian from a distance of 200-300 meters!”

Recent events in our city show that talking about this topic is very necessary! Within a few days, there were several accidents and road accidents! One of the accidents ended deadly!

Use and style: 10 years Stone Island Shadow Project

The boundaries of men’s fashion are reinterpreted: Stone Island and the brand Acronym bring out the 21st collection under the name “Shadow Project”.

Innovation and fashion meet. The deep research of Stone Island and the creative perspectives of Acronym merge into another collaboration. “Shadow Project” has maintained its elemental process of development and expression over the course of ten years.

The focus of the Fall / Winter 2018 collection is the benefit. How often do we fret over patch pockets that are finally sewn up and used only as a decoration? “Shadow Project” has recognized the storage needs of the wearer and presented it as an innovative pocket scheme. Flank and fall bags allow us to stow all items quickly. Another innovation is the Encase panel, which is used for the first time to attach and detach the garment.

And the fashionable aspect? Substance investigations were carried out throughout the development of this project. The result: a completely iridescent, reflective fabric called Scarabeo. Although we see daily holograms on our credit cards and on banknotes, we are fascinated. Now we can also put on the futuristic look as an all-over print. An urban activewear collection of utility, color, and style.

The official video to mark the tenth anniversary of Stone Island Shadow Project shows the complete collection of memorabilia.

Road traffic recommendations from the Mureş County Police Inspectorate

In order to travel safely, police officers of Mureş County Police Inspectorate issued a recommendation to all those in traffic, no matter if they are drivers, pedestrians or cyclists.

Recommendations for drivers

“Drive at speeds that are suited to traffic conditions, especially when driving around the road and do not forget about traffic. Also, for added safety, on the go, increase the distance between vehicles.

Drive cautiously, without overriding the vehicle controls, make sure before each maneuver is done.

Observe legal speed! Traffic police officers recall that the excessive speed and the inadequate weather, road or traffic conditions are the main driving factor in road accidents in Romania.

Beginners drivers should as far as possible avoid driving at night or over long distances, given their limited experience and the risk of being involved in road events. “Pedestrian Recommendations” We recommend that pedestrians increase their attention and travel only after what are they sure they can do safely? It is advisable to avoid as far as possible the use of the carriageway, especially after dark and in low visibility. ”

Bicycle Recommendations “Before changing the direction of travel, especially to the left or overrun, make sure that there is no vehicle approaching – front and rear!

Move as close as possible to the right edge of the road, and when moving in a group, one column only! Do not ride a bicycle under the influence of alcoholic beverages!

Do not carry another person on a bicycle!

It is advisable to wear an approved helmet! To run on the public road, the bicycle must be properly equipped (effective braking device, audible warning device, white or yellow light in front, red backlight and at least one reflective element of the same color)! Before you ride your bike on priority arteries, reduce speed, make sure and give priority to the right!

When changing direction, even if you have crossing priority, make sure the other traffic participants understand your intention! ”

Recommendations for motorcyclists “Keep eye contact – do not assume that others see you. Always try to have visual contact with the drivers that might be intersecting your trajectory.

Anticipate the intentions of your roadmates – even when drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians see you are approaching, they often mistakenly appreciate the distance or speed. Do not rely solely on their good reaction. Increase attention to turns and intersections – the most common type of motorcycle crash is generated by drivers who do not ensure that left turns are turned or that the lane changes. Make yourself in the mirror when you turn – the drivers that come up may not slow down for you.

Approach curves with moderate speed without cutting them – many accidents happen because of the opposite direction. Use an approved helmet – which meets current safety standards. Avoid buying a used helmet, you may have suffered an accident, and repair can hide structural flaws.

Wear protective clothing for motorcyclists – only this can provide good protection during an accident and protects you from the weather. Modular “layered” equipment is recommended so you can adapt it to the changing weather conditions.

Protect your eyes – airflow, flying insects and dust reduce your visibility and can damage your eyes or face. Be visible – wear bright, reflective clothing. Add extra reflective material or wear a reflective vest. Always keep the headlamp lit and run to the position where drivers can easily see you in the rear view mirror (at 2/3 of the belt width). Avoid the dead angles of other vehicles. “

What can I do if an employee refuses to wear safety clothing?

Within our construction company, wearing safety clothing is of course mandatory. Now, one of the employees is definitely refusing to put on his sawing trousers if it is more than 25 ° C. Last Wednesday it was that time again. He was walking in his shorts. I had a spirited conversation with him, but he remains stubborn. What now?

The responsibility of employers for the safety of employees goes very far. That is why an employer may also take far-reaching measures if employees do not comply with the safety regulations. If a spirited conversation does not help, I would refuse the man access to his workplace and send him a letter with an official warning and the announcement that he can only go back to work when he wears his saw pants. It can also help you to state in advance that, as long as he is unable to work, for this reason, he is also not entitled to wages. Because although an employee is almost always entitled to continued payment of wages, even if he is suspended, for example, in this case, the employee himself chooses not to work, namely by refusing to wear his saw pants.

Santini provides a visible Trek-Segafredo

Visibility is very important for cyclists, Santini pays special attention to it. With the Trek-Segafredo clothing team, they emphasize the importance of visibility.

The Italian brand has designed a fluorescent training outfit for Trek’s riders and according to the clothing sponsor, visibility increases by 300%. The safety of the cyclist is not only important for Santini but also for Trek-Segafredo this has always been an important focus. The fluorescent material shines through ultraviolet rays and is easier to see than normal clothing. In the evening, however, the fluorescent material is not good enough for visibility, which is why reflective fabrics have been added to the material. With this, Santini and Trek-Segafredo also try to create awareness that, in addition to bicycle lights, clothing makes a big difference for cyclists.

The professionals under contract with Trek-Segafredo will not wear this outfit during competitions. This design is specially designed as a training outfit to increase the safety of their riders during training. Not unimportant, because even among the pros there have been a lot of accidents during training.