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Nihon Uni releases a stab-proof T-shirt

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:43:13 GMT

clipped by: raven714

Anyone who read or watched The Lord of the Rings might have found themselves envious of Frodo’s Mithril shirt that successfully protected him from a stab wound, might be excited to know they could be able to snag the real life version. Yet another example of science catching up with fantasy, the company Nihon Uni has created a shirt that will protect against stab wounds.

Due to an uprise in stabbings of late night store clerks and even children, they needed a lightweight way to offer a bit more security in your day to day routine. It’s made from a thicker fiber that is three times stronger than the cotton used for an average T-shirt.

It is made from ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene fiber, which is equal to the aramid fiber which is used in body armor. Conveniently the shirt is still machine washable.

It will be released in Japan in June in both a T-shirt and long sleeve form. The long sleeve will be sold for $220-590 and the short-sleeved version for $190-522.

Tags: t-shirt., polyethylene fiber, aramid fiber

Blimey!

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:39:22 GMT

clipped by: cakebelly
clipper's remarks: http://io9.com/5024479/a-new-explanation-for-morgellons-the-disease-that-makes-wires-grow-out-of-your-skin

Clip Source: io9.com

A New Explanation for Morgellons, the Disease that Makes Wires Grow Out of Your Skin

Chemtrail activists collect evidence that the chemtrail spray contains not only germs but conductive metals, blood cells, carbon powders, sedatives, nano-particulates, crystalline substances, alumina particulates, barium powders, and a kind of polyethylene-silicon fiber . . . The chemtrail fibers are a kind of infant, “pre-Morgellons” fiber. The Morgellons fibers are more developed, but the fibers are related to the type of nanotechnology that assembles nanowires.

Do You Know What Plasic Recycling Symbols Mean?

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:06:07 GMT

clipped by: murieleileen

Clip Source: articles.mercola.com

Number 1 Plastics -- PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate)

Found In: Soft drinks, water and beer bottles; mouthwash bottles; peanut butter containers; salad dressing and vegetable oil containers; ovenable food trays.

Recycling: Pick up through most curbside recycling programs.

Recycled Into: Polar fleece, fiber, tote bags, furniture, carpet, paneling, straps, (occasionally) new containers

It poses low risk of leaching breakdown products. Recycling rates remain relatively low (around 20 percent), though the material is in high demand by remanufacturers.

Number 2 Plastics -- HDPE (high density polyethylene)

Number 3 Plastics -- V (Vinyl) or PVC

PVC contains chlorine, so its manufacture can release highly dangerous dioxins. If you must cook with PVC, don't let the plastic touch food. Never burn PVC, because it releases toxins.

Number 6 Plastics -- PS (polystyrene)

Number 7 Plastics -- Miscellaneous

, you are ingesting plastics every day, in the form of the following chemicals:

Tags: plastic, recycling, green, health, environment

Knife Resistant Nearly See-Thru Tshirt

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:52:01 GMT

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Clip Source: www.engadget.com

Nihon Uni shirts resist stabbing, make you feel like a superhero

Mind you, this isn't the first time we've seen garb constructed to withstand vicious knife fights, and apparently a few Japanese streets are becoming just as frightening as some in London. Reportedly created to provide protection against stabbers following an "increasing number of malicious crimes that have victimized children and late-night convenience store clerks," Nihon Uni has developed a t-shirt crafted from "ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene fiber." Aside from rendering blades useless, the material is also completely machine washable and lightweight; still, the fabric can be penetrated by "sharp points," so it's up to you to steer clear of rooftop archers. Nevertheless, long-sleeved versions can be had this June for ¥22,000 ($221) to ¥59,000 ($593), while the way less protective short-sleeved variety will run you between ¥19,000 ($191) and ¥52,000 ($522).

Tags: clothing