Kevlar handkerchief keeps your nose clean, protects against friendly fire

We find it hard to believe that we won't see one of these being used somewhere in the upcoming 007 film, but even if not, you can definitely put one to use in your everyday life -- if you can get ahold of one of the ten being made, that is. Srulirecht's DÆmdur is a Kevlar-based handkerchief which can keep your schnoz squeaky clean and (in theory, at least) keep your chest free from bullets. Granted, even the manufacturer makes clear that it takes no responsibility for "schmucks and wooden-heads who feel compelled to test the endurance or resistance of the textile in any way," but it sure beats those cotton ones you buy ten to a pack.

[Via OhGizmo]

[theCardinal @ Oct 10th 2008 5:47AM]

Surprising level of want.

[Flashpoint @ Oct 10th 2008 7:42AM]

But they don't make bullet proof vests for yo face.

[Jack @ Oct 10th 2008 7:43AM]

Hah! Wrong!
http://www.securityprousa.com/tabaleiiima.html

[Mike @ Oct 10th 2008 5:56AM]

If, say, you're the former CEO of a recently failed company and you're attending a red carpet event, this makes a surprising amount of sense.

[Ian @ Oct 10th 2008 6:07AM]

I'll just surprise the rich bastard by shooting him in the face.

[chad @ Oct 10th 2008 6:09AM]

It won't protect you from the guy with the flamethrower.

[ZaxCG2 @ Oct 10th 2008 9:05AM]

Just make sure you have a few sentries built around your CP... you'll be fine unless the Pyro gets Uber'd.

[stu @ Oct 11th 2008 2:58AM]

The kerchief in your jacket pocket should never be used to blow your nose and is used for decorative purposes only: the snot rag belongs in a hidden back pocket.

[dervheid @ Oct 10th 2008 6:12AM]

Just how thick is this thing? I figure that folded is the only way it'll offer any level of protection against anything over and above an air pistol. Or a BB gun.
Love their "get out of jail free card" comment about the "schmucks and wooden-heads who feel compelled to test the endurance or resistance of the textile in any way,"
Like waving a red rag in front of a bull!
Soon (surely) to be an article in the 'Darwins'

[Bjsfreaked @ Oct 10th 2008 6:15AM]

be funny if you saw people wearing it on there heads.
JUust when you thought it was old school to do that - this happens

[CL @ Oct 10th 2008 6:37AM]

Why not make the entire jacket with kevlar instead of just the handkerchief?

[Michial @ Oct 10th 2008 6:57AM]

A y'all really as clueless as you sound? Just because it's Kevlar doen't make it "bullet proof." In this case it's just another expensive hankerchief intended to be expensive, not useful.

Kevlar is used in hundreds of things other stopping bullets. Anything from Sailboat rigging to a substitute for fiberglass. None of which is intended to be shot at.

What idiots.

[robfuchs @ Oct 10th 2008 7:16AM]

Exactly - and even though a bullet won't go through the handkerchief, the handkerchief will just conform to the shape of the bullet, so now you'll have a kevlar wrapped bullet inside your body. True, makes removal of the slug easier, but there will still be the hole...

[dervheid @ Oct 10th 2008 10:07AM]

Clearly you've never encountered SARCASM before then!

[fred @ Oct 10th 2008 1:06PM]

it retains it form as it is dragged through your chest cavity:)
sounds awesome:)

[Zippy @ Oct 10th 2008 7:43AM]

...the heart is more in the middle of the chest, not behind the pocket as shown. Besides being ineffective, it's looks a little foofie ...

[Metal Geario 360 @ Oct 10th 2008 9:25AM]

LOL Zip good observation, on its "foofie-ness".


This is patented "fool ware." Its not innovative at all. Take some thing that exists and apply it with a "twist." Get a few thousand people to buy it (out of curiousity?), and you have made a pretty penny for nothing.



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[Benson @ Oct 10th 2008 12:21PM]

Indeed, you do make a pretty penny if you get a few thousand people to buy it when you only make ten; just be sure and stay ahead of the cops!

[chris joseph @ Oct 10th 2008 8:27AM]

You get shot where your kevlar hankie is stashed in your pocket, and the bullet will pull it inside your body. There's no tension holding it in place like there is in a jacket.

[vadubgeek @ Oct 10th 2008 9:20AM]

Instant plug to stop the bleeding. That's nifty!

[targe @ Oct 10th 2008 9:21AM]

Could be very messy....you blow your nose and the unwanted biological material comes shooting down the nostril, hits the kevlar and bounces straight back up!

[happy_penguin @ Oct 10th 2008 9:40AM]

Do people actually still use handkerchiefs for their intended purpose? Disgusting!

[Ben M. @ Oct 10th 2008 11:05AM]

if their gonna get fancy they shoulda made it with a carbon nanofiber microweave. stronger than kevlar, light as a feather, as soft as silk

[JohnnyLocust @ Oct 10th 2008 3:16PM]

Kevlar and moisture are mortal enemies. A runny nose will quickly degrade the penetration resistance.