OutDoor Show presents developments in leisure & work clothing
11 Jul '11
4 min read
"For example, there is one rucksack which, instead of glowing white under infrared light remains concealed, Tschipke says. Then there are special first aid rucksacks for medical teams. Clothing such as combat vests, on the other hand, must be capable of modular expansion, so that individual pieces can be stored, but must also be difficult for opponents to tear off. This often restricts breathability. Tasmanian Tiger has also produced quite soft-shell jackets for soldiers and hunters, so that they can stalk their targets quietly.
Apropos stalking prey, outdoor specialist Lowa, in cooperation with Elten, has produced a line of protective footwear for professions such as forestry. The know-how in regard to materials, appearance, soles and fit comes from Lowa, and the protective technology from Elten. This means that in many fields industrial users are profiting from technology used for sport and leisure.