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Posted by: Erik Baird Sep 20 2011, 01:54 PM
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2011/09/20/2011-09-20_designers_bulletproof_line_for_when_youre_under_the_gun_dressed_for_distress.html
A Columbian fashion designer seems to think you should run (away) in style.... There's a fair bit of ignorant anti-gun sniping in the article too, but whadda ya expect for a New Yorker?
Posted by: hobgoblin Sep 20 2011, 01:58 PM
A real life armored jacket: http://www.partners2create.com/products/Jeans-Jacket-Clothing-Bulletproof-Vest-Body-Armour-Side-Protection-3A.html
Posted by: CanRay Sep 20 2011, 11:59 PM
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Doesn't stop me from wanting one if I ever visit the US, however.
Posted by: Fatum Sep 21 2011, 06:44 AM
There is a bunch of armoured clothing in RL already, from "underwear" (well, concealed carry vests) to armoured jackets and trenchcoats.
Posted by: Tymeaus Jalynsfein Sep 21 2011, 02:16 PM
And they have been around a while...
Posted by: HunterHerne Sep 21 2011, 07:01 PM
Since WWI, at least, if we mean ballistic protection. Although they were less effective then they are now.
Posted by: CanRay Sep 21 2011, 11:14 PM
Silk was really popular at one time. Not because it would stop the bullet, but would be less likely to tear and leave clothing in the wound and fester.
Also, if you're lucky enough, you could pull at the shirt and, pop, out comes the arrow or bullet.
Posted by: Tymeaus Jalynsfein Sep 21 2011, 11:18 PM
Also, if you're lucky enough, you could pull at the shirt and, pop, out comes the arrow or bullet.
Indeed, as odd as that sounds.
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