Reflective Running Gear: Jackets, Pants And Shirts

These days, the staggering size of SUVs and driver’s disregard for pedestrian rights can make the road a hostile environment for the jogger. But joggers can take the first step in protecting themselves by wearing reflective running gear. Reflective running gear makes pedestrians more visible to drivers, allowing them to jog safely day or night.

Joggers can find a large selection of reflective running gear at Night-gear.com, a major provider of high visibility clothing and accessories. Their inventory includes men and women’s wear, occupational clothing and even pet wear. Night-gear.com features the Aspira Men’s Running Jacket by IllumiNITE for $59.99. Each jacket is covered by an IllumiNITE coating that is highly reflective.

Whereas traditional reflective running gear contains only a few strips of shiny material, IllumiNITE jackets create a distinctive human shaped beacon to warn motorists. Made with strong, yet breathable fabric to repel water and wind, these running jackets provide maximum safety and comfort while jogging. IllumiNITE also manufactures the award-winning Aspira Women’s Softshell jacket for $79.95. Although this reflective running gear has much of the same characteristics as the men’s jacket, it has distinctive four-way stretch, wind-proof fabric that provides the best comfort while jogging.

Brooksrunning.com is another online retailer that sells reflective running gear along with a variety of high performance apparel to meet the needs of every runner. They feature Nightlife Tight Running Pants for men for $75. Made with vapor-dry fabric for optimal dryness, and flat seam sewing to deter chafing, these running pants are both functional and comfortable. For added security, this reflective running gear is made with bright yellow stripes covered with patented Scotchlite material for high visibility. Brooksrunning.com also has women’s Nightlife Capri’s for $70. This reflective running gear is made with contrasting yellow and black patterns and Scotchlite material to enhance the runner’s safety. The Nightlife Capril’s are also designed using vapor-dry fabric to absorb sweat.

For runners looking for cheaper reflective running gear, Envirosafetyproducts.com may be the more economical alternative. Although Envirosafetyproducts.com is primarily a provider of workplace clothing, many of their products have the characteristics needed to make excellent running shirts. For example, they have High Visible T-shirt with Stripes available for men and women for only $14.50. Containing two-inch wide stripes of Scotchlite material and open sealed yarn fibers for added ventilation and reduced chaffing, this would make an excellent running shirt. Customers have a choice of bright orange or yellow, and each are made with a 100% polyester to make this reflective running gear incredibly comfortable.

Despite the many hazards that surround joggers on their nightly endeavors, reflective running gear can reduce some of the dangers. With reflective running gear, pedestrians can safely take back their rightful place beside motorists on the road.


Sources:
Aspira Men’s Running Shell by IllumiNITE. Night-Gear.com. 2007. 20 Aug 2007. http://www.night-gear.com/reflective/REFLECTIVE-GE AR_Mens-Activewear/31/Aspira-Mens-Running-Shell-by

Aspira Women’s Running SoftShell by IllumiNITE. Night-Gear.com. 2007. 20 Aug 2007. http://www.night-gear.com/reflective/REFLECTIVE-GE AR_Mens-Activewear/31/Aspira-Mens-Running-Shell-by

High Visibility T-shirt with Stripes. Enviro Safety Products. 2007. 20 Aug 2007. http://www.envirosafetyproducts.com/product/High_V isibility_T-Shirt_with_Stripes-Class_2.

Nightlife Tight. Brooksrunning.com. 2007. 20 Aug 2007. http://www.brooksrunning.com/prod.php?k=24381& p=BSIMT472.

Nightlife Vapor Dry 2 Capri. Brooksrunning.com. 2007. 20 Aug 2007. http://www.brooksrunning.com/prod.php?k=26483& p=BSIWP735.