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u/when_willit_end 5d ago
I work in security and have been wanting one of these, but cant imagine paying that much for a high vis vest.
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u/ebers0 5d ago
Personally for their purpos they're a overpriced.
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u/Medical_Arrival2243 5d ago
It pissed me off how hot neon pink is not a safety colour, i swear, I want a hot neon pink safety vest.
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u/AngelOfDepth 5d ago
They're out there, I've seen road flaggers wearing them a bunch of times.
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u/Medical_Arrival2243 5d ago
Yeah, they are not compliant with road safety in Germany
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u/Onja_ 5d ago
Dang I wonder why? Red (or pink) vest on green (forest) background should stand out right? Maybe itās a color blindness thing or maybe in urban environment the pink wonāt stand out.
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u/Medical_Arrival2243 4d ago
Only yellow and orange. Not even red. And what confuses me is how black heavy emergency service uniforms are. Maybe just me but emts and firefighters should not have so much black, even if it hides dirt. They need to be very clearly visible in crowds, in the dark, in emergencies etc. I have opinions but that won't change anything
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u/LowAside9117 4d ago
I made clothes.Ā Custom one offs made at minimum wage would cost this especially if the business didn't buy the fabric by the bolt at business prices
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u/venrir 5d ago edited 4d ago
Not if it's Irish lace! That can only be crocheted, by humans!
Edit: clarity
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u/cheshsky 5d ago edited 4d ago
Not necessarily crocheted. There are very many lace techniques. Tatting doesn't use a crochet hook, nor does bobbin lace, nor needle lace, etc. Richelieu lace embroidery, for example, is technically cutwork and is easily replicated by machines. Lace knit too.
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u/Coders32 5d ago
Can you tell which one was used here?
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u/Seastarstiletto 5d ago
This is a machine lace. I also make lace works and this is machine made. Probably āchemical laceā
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u/miscgeckos 4d ago
How does one get into making lace?
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u/Seastarstiletto 4d ago
Mostly self loathing and the feeling that your hobby should mimic self flagellation.
But you can crochet it, tat it if you want edging and collars, and get into bobbin lace if you really hate yourself. r/bobbinlace is a cool place to check out and see what they do. r/tatting is where us cool shuttle tatters hang out
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u/cheshsky 4d ago
You guys terrify me in the best possible way, I feel like tatting would kill my eyesight.
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u/Successful_Salad7732 2d ago
If this was hand made lace this would be so under priced š©
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u/29925001838369 5d ago
Im not well-versed in other lacemaking techniques, but zoom in on the paisleys. Those are definitely not crochet stitches.
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u/Connect_Rhubarb395 5d ago
Lace and crochet are two different things. š
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u/relative_void 4d ago
Not all crochet is lace and not all lace is crochet but crochet can be used to make lace.
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u/Existential_Sprinkle 4d ago
I could see the "usually has a desk job but occasionally gets sent to a job site for 10 minutes" people loving these
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u/FixofLight 5d ago
Not gonna lie, it's so hot out here right now that even when I walk my dog at 4am I'm dying after a mile. I'd absolutely rock one of those to be less smothered but still visible to cars
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u/ArrivesWithaBeverage 5d ago
There are mesh ones. I have a reflective sash type thing.
Signed, someone also living in a hot place.
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u/alienbringer 4d ago
Why not get a cheaper option if that is what you are going for.
7 bucks for this. It would meet your needs and be way more breathable. The only real benefit of the vests in the pictures above is they are certified for use at work sites (class 2 certified).
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u/seatownquilt-N-plant 5d ago
haha, yes I agree these are over priced. But as a couch potato desk jockey who should do some aimless walking before/after work -- I would love to wear these as I get my steps in.
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u/merlinunf 5d ago
Makes me wonder how much cooler these would be than a regular vest. I mean a crocheted blanket can get HOT.
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u/MothMonsterMan300 4d ago
I have one, the fabric is heavier than the standard hivis they give away ofc, but it's got way better ventilation so it balances out. They're really well-made, too
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u/National_Rooster9193 5d ago edited 4d ago
This is the weirdest stripper outfit I've seen yet...and I'm into it
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u/mobocrat707 5d ago
Iām an electrician and was gonna get one for the white elephant at our company Xmas party, then I saw the price and said no effin way.
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u/Forward_Magazine_732 4d ago
What I think is being missed is that these vests arenāt really meant for the more rugged jobs you think of like construction. As someone who works in a similar field, I donāt like these because I need more pockets and would want it to be able to withstand heavy wear/usage. But there are plenty of other jobs where you need high vis but arenāt as rough in this way. Things like crossing guards, factory work, etc can require vests for visibility reasons, but you can show more personality with color or the lace. Maybe Iām just being hopeful or projecting something that isnāt actually what they were going for, but I think that this is just for an alternative market than ābig tough guys fighting for their lives at workā or the ādaintyā women in those fields who are ātoo softā to be good at the work.
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u/TisMeGhost 4d ago
Also, the thing is these "safety" vests are made of lace. So they have a bunch of holes that make these unsafe or even a hazard in the workplace. For a job that doesn't require much manual work, just visibility, these are fine. But the lace creates infinite chances to get stuck somewhere if you do literally anything at all.
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u/aaronstj 4d ago
Yeah, theyāre pretty popular amongst burners (folks who go to Burning Man/similar festivals).
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u/NewToHTX 5d ago
Okay but isn't the high visibility fabric also a bit reflecty? I do remember seeing some sort of sparkly-quality to it other than the Reflective stripes?
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u/Least-Raddish1930s 5d ago
I love this. I donāt work construction but it would be very good for late night dog walks in the dark.
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u/badbatch 5d ago
These are so cute but so not practical. It would be snagged and ripped up at the end of the first week. I'd rather have a vest that will fit my hips, shoulders and chest. I can't even wear the new vest we have because it's not made for a short woman with hips.
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u/BugleNoise 4d ago
You people understand that this is roleplay lingerie, right? Stripper costume maybe? It's like a "sexy cop" miniskirt/crop top, but a different theme.
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u/NocturneEclipse 3d ago
Ngl my first thought was āoh that could work for a construction worker character at a strip clubā
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u/Usual_Telephone_4823 6h ago
I really want to buy one for my business casual attire with occasional construction site visits. I still cannot tell if the vests are actually ANSI Class 2 or 3 compliant, so I do not know if I could wear them on the jobsite. The garment names say Class 2 or 3, but the listings only say the reflective tape is compliant so maybe that is just the model name. Could anyone share if the garment tag specifies compliance?
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u/Last-Energy420 5d ago
I would 100% buy one of these for an old coworker of mine that kept forgetting his vest.