Antinuclear

Japan’s anti radiation swimwear and undies

Japan Gets Anti-Radiation Swimwear And Underwear http://www.kotaku.com.au/2013/10/japan-gets-anti-radiation-swimwear-and-underwear/ BRIAN ASHCRAFT18 OCTOBER 2013  Radiation is serious — especially in Japan. With the country still dealing with a nuclear disaster, people need to protect themselves. Osaka-based swimwear company Yamamoto Corporation unveiled anti-radiation work wear in the form of a wetsuit made from rubberised kneaded carbon. It can stop nearly 100 per cent of harmful beta rays.

Beta particles can change the structure of molecules, leading to cancer and death. Obviously, this wetsuit is designed with Fukushima clean-up crews in mind.

Weighing only three kilograms, the wetsuit stretches, but has stitching that is completely fused so contaminated water cannot seep through. According to 47News, the wetsuit will be released in late November.

Yamamoto Corporation is also developing lead-based underwear to stop harmful gamma rays. It weighs 3.4 kilograms.

The wetsuit is priced at ¥105,000 ($1070) and the underwear is ¥80,850 ($825).

放射線を遮る作業服開発　山本化学工業、下着も [47News]

October 25, 2013 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized