Category: reflective element

Japanese ‘invisible’ train use reflective material

Trains made with reflective element that reflects so strong, that they can blend into the landscape. It sounds more futuristic than it is. In 2018, they should whiz by Japan with nearly 600 kilometers per hour.

 

The new bullet trains are designed by the acclaimed architect, who previously developed buildings that went up in the area. They used for this purpose an extremely reflective material. The train will thus are not really invisible, but very unobtrusive.

 

Scientists have been trying for decades to create an invisible stuff, but succeed so far to avoid the only radar detection, not even to outwit the human eye. This is still some improvement needed in nanotechnology.

 

Initially seven trains will be made every eight wagons. Hopefully, the designer also thought of a way to warn bystanders in safety vest as the train rumbles down on them.

The police are giving away reflective vest

The police Inowroclaw “traffic police” operate under the name of “Pedestrian”. They distribute them special reflective vest.

 

– Recently, we observe an increase of road accidents, where perpetrators are not only directing but also pedestrians. The reasons for this can be seen in the rapidly changing aura weather, rapidly fading light, but also incorrect behavior of road users

 

Therefore, police officers pay special attention to how they move on the road, pedestrians, or observe the basic rules of the road and if they glare. – During these operations police WRD county Inowrocław equip pedestrian reflective material vest. Moving them especially outside built-up make pedestrians is more visible. This will ensure that not only the convenience, but also control. The driver because he sees a pedestrian having reflective elements, even from a distance of several hundred meters – emphasizes Drobniecka.

Reflective material keeps runners mishaps in areas of poor visibility

For the fourth consecutive year, Adidas will be the official brand of the shirt with which run thousands of athletes in the “Latest News Quito 15K”.

 

The design of the shirt has a classic cut crew neck, a ribbon emblazoned on the neck and reflective elements details to keep runners have mishaps in areas of poor visibility; besides this, the model has the 3 distinctive Adidas stripes and logo on the chest.

 

In order to support the program for the conservation of the environment and sustainable compliance to save natural resources and reduce waste processes running 15k T-shirt it is made with a reflective garment double point; each of the fibers has 50% polyester and 50% recycled polyester.

 

These shirts have the benefit of technology Climalite, which excludes the sweat from the skin of the athlete and moves it to the reflective fabric surface to evaporate easily and keeps your body dry in any condition.

 

Adidas supports and is present in major competitions around the world as the Berlin Marathon, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Boston Marathon, Panama International Marathon, 42K CAF – Venezuela, World’s Best 10K – Puerto Rico, Margarita Runners 10K – Venezuela, Bogota 1/2 Marathon, and this year will again be part of Ecuador’s most important race, the “Latest News Quito 15K”.

 

Those who like to participate in this race may register at Adidas stores and Shopping Mall the Garden County.

Ten tips to combat the cold on the bike

If you are one of those bikers who do not miss the winter concentrations as the Festival of Valladolid Moto do not miss these tricks to keep warm and avoid accidents. Especially you ridding at night without reflective vest.

 

Valladolid will host from 8 to 10 January at the Moto Festival, a winter concentration aims to keep alive the spirit of penguins and reaffirm the city as European Capital of bike in winter. Although this year is expected a somewhat softer than the usual weather, we must not forget that the fog, frost and cold are common elements in the city at this time. If you’re going to be one of the brave people who attend this event on two wheels are some tips to combat the weather and avoid mishaps.

 

  1. Before getting in the way, check the drawing of the wheels. It is important to good adhesion in case of ice or snow.

 

  1. Make sure the battery is fully charged and in case carries tweezers. It is very common to encounter problems to boot after a good frost. Not more than cover your bike with a holster, either purchased or homemade, especially if you camp.

 

  1. Bring a reflective element to be seen despite the typical mists. Do not forget that bikes are less visible than their smaller cars and generally do not carry fog lights.

 

  1. Not only matter to be seen, but also see. If your helmet does not have a screen anti-fogging can hit a special foil or apply a spray to prevent fogging. Do not forget to close the air inlets.

 

  1. Use and thermal socks. Hands and feet are the body parts most chilling on the bike and can be dangerous to lose sensitivity. One trick is to get some emergency thin plastic bags on their feet and gloves of the same material in his hands. You can even stop at a gas station and pick up the gloves that provide for gas. Incidentally, if you’re en route and has gotten into you cold in the body, go to the bathroom and hand dryers used to heat the inside of the helmet and windbreaker gloves. It will help a lot to get warm.

 

  1. Ideally hand guards or thermal wear for the hand cuffs not the worst of the wind takes. If this is not your case, you can fabricate a hand guards cutting some plastic bottles in half and adjusting the bike with electrical tape.

 

  1. If you still do not enter your hands warm hand warmers or you can use instant heat bags, some cheap and small devices that are instantly heated when pressed or bent.

 

  1. Apply a good layer of moisturizer (better the more unctuous) in the hands, feet and face. It helps isolate cold skin and prevents from cracking. You can also do some warm up exercises just before getting on the bike, as if you were to play sports. The body will be prepared and accumulate some heat for the road.

 

  1. Do not forget to bring a good neck and shirt and thermal pants under clothing with reflective material. If you do not have time to buy a home remedy is to line the chest with newspaper. You can also use the mono or rain pants but not going to rain because it will fulfill two functions: windbreaks and will protect you from moisture from the fog.

 

10. If you go camping, remember that the cold will come mainly from the ground. a good insulation is essential. The sleeping bag is also very important and, although it seems a contradiction, it is better to wear skimpy clothes to get into it. The sack fulfill its function, and accumulating layers of clothing will only get you sweat and then just stand cold moisture