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

edesignuk

edesignuk

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Mar 25, 2002
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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).
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Engadget.

Sure this isn't especially new as such, there have been stab proof garments around for a while. This one is pretty cheap though and machine washable, pretty neat.

Thankfully I don't need one myself...just yet.


* My posting of this story has absolutely nothing to do with the cute blonde used to demo said garment :p
 
I'm in the market for an easy-to-use stab-proof stupid-looking t-shirt.
I feel the t-shirt would be better demonstrated if we could see the model taking said garment on and off. Preferably off...
 
Blue Velvet said:
the fabric can be penetrated by "sharp points"
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Useful quality to have in a stab-proof vest.
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I think the shirt really should be called slash proof, as the aforementioned statement would indicated it is not entirely stab proof. :cool:

Part of me can't help but wonder if some idiot will try to test the limits of protection this shirt offers; and will of course sue when the chainsaw, machete, or some other deadly sharp instrument manages to breach the shirt... Still I want one, does it come in black?
 
Raid said:
Part of me can't help but wonder if some idiot will try to test the limits of protection this shirt offers; and will of course sue when the chainsaw, machete, or some other deadly sharp instrument manages to breach the shirt... Still I want one, does it come in black?
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I could see a chainsaw getting through, but I don't think a machete would. It would probably leave one NASTY bruise though.
 
Antares said:
No thanks. I think I'll stick with my mythril undershirt.



Why? You never go outside? Nobody ever plans to get stabbed or slashed....
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No, I just think that with the kind of lifestyle I lead (a 'normal' north-american one), the chances of me getting stabbed are pretty slim.

In fact, I don't think that most people would be able to use this shirt. For it to be actually effective, you would have to wear it at all times, which means either buying a large amount of them or never washing it. And if you were ever in that situation, you would either be seriously endangered, or plain out paranoid.
 
I'd definitely wear that out clubbing. The risk of getting stabbed there is probably 10x higher than when you're out in public, doing normal things like grocery shopping.

Raid said:
I think the shirt really should be called slash proof, as the aforementioned statement would indicated it is not entirely stab proof. :cool:
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Maybe it'll be effective against the rise in the incidence of chopstick and spoon stabbings in Japan.
 
Counterfit said:
I could see a chainsaw getting through, but I don't think a machete would. It would probably leave one NASTY bruise though.
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Agreed! Even if this shirt protects against cutting there's not much protection versus blunt trauma. Eventually there will be some shirt owner out there who doesn't think of this, gets hurt in the process and blames the company.

Abstract said:
Maybe it'll be effective against the rise in the incidence of chopstick and spoon stabbings in Japan.
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Carefull of those chopsticks! 'Weaponized' metal versions are called Bo-Shuriken... you might want to think twice about insulting any ninja chefs when you go out! ;)

Everythingisnt said:
And if you were ever in that situation, you would either be seriously endangered, or plain out paranoid.
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True, but other than the personal safety (o.k. lets face it 'cool') factor, this material may have practical implications to security/law enforcement/military uniforms that could add an additional level of protection.
 
Raid said:
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Carefull of those chopsticks! 'Weaponized' metal versions are called Bo-Shuriken... you might want to think twice about insulting any ninja chefs when you go out! ;)
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hell with that, you could annoy them to death with simple toothpicks!
 
Lord Blackadder said:
It's also important to remember that, while this shirt might prevent a more serious wound, being stabbed would still hurt like hell, produce a nasty bruise and probably break the skin.
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i would've thought thats a given. but then again with things like this people will think that they're invulnerable.
 
iBlue said:
hell with that, you could annoy them to death with simple toothpicks!
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Yes, but dinner party etiquette stipulates that you must use the decorative ones with the bits of coloured cellophane on the end. :D
 
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