{"title":"Armbands and helmet bands","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is nice to blend in with the surrounding terrain away from the discerning enemy eye, but it’s even nicer to tell between your own troops and the adversary when the fiery fecal matter of gun battle hits the fan.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"varusteleka-armband","title":"Varusteleka Armband","description":"\u003cp\u003eCan you say \"target recognition\"? Here’s a reliable and low-tech way to spot your own troops and possible hostiles – this Varusteleka Armband is available in various colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShow your colors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is nice to blend in with the surrounding terrain away from the discerning enemy eye, but it’s even nicer to tell between your own troops and the adversary when the fiery fecal matter of gun battle hits the fan – smoke, dirt and metal fill the air, you have tunnel vision, and your troops are scattered around the foggy battlefield in a pattern not in the textbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eA figure appears in front of you in the close proximities of an urban combat setting – what are you going to do? You have about half a second to make a permanent decision on your next move.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are estimates that put friendly fire casualties in modern warfare even as high as 20 percent of total casualties. The probability of friendly fire situations in infantry operations increases in theatres where belligerent forces use similar or the exact same camo patterned uniforms. When looking at footage from Ukraine, you immediately see the troops using a much simpler \"insignia\" than flag patches and such – most of the soldiers are wearing colored tape or bands on their arms and helmets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColored tape works fine, but an elastic band might work even better. A band can be taken off quickly or switched to another piece of gear or clothing – instead of going to work with another roll of tape. Bands also enable your troops to change the color quickly if needed – in the same way as passwords, countersigns, and such are regularly changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Varusteleka Armband is firm and elastic. Due to the elasticity, our armband will fit your arm even if you are some sort of a gym buff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis armband is a closed loop of elastic band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnstretched circumference 30 cm \/ 11.8\", width 35 mm \/ 1.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic, sturdy material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e75 % polyester \/ 25 % latex\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash in max 40°C \/ 104°F if needed; no bleaching or tumble drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Finland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e You should probably put this thing on both of your arms for maximum visibility in all directions. So get two of these. Per color. In addition to the colors of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/product\/sarma-tst-helmet-band\/75718\"\u003eVarusteleka Helmet Band,\u003c\/a\u003e there is also \u003cb\u003ea white armband\u003c\/b\u003e. It can be used e.g. in exercise situations for referees, instructors, and such.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Varusteleka","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":51826372804947,"sku":"76271","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":51826372837715,"sku":"76272","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":51826372870483,"sku":"76273","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":51826372903251,"sku":"76274","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/sarma_tst_armband-065040d6eaf473.jpg?v=1781161850"},{"product_id":"varusteleka-helmet-band","title":"Varusteleka Helmet Band","description":"\u003cp\u003eCan you say \"target recognition\"? Here’s a reliable and low-tech way to spot your own troops and possible hostiles – this helmet band attaches to helmets and other headwear. With a smart design, there is broad compatibility with different helmet covers, caps, and boonie hats. Available in various colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShow your colors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is nice to blend in with the surrounding terrain away from the discerning enemy eye, but it’s even nicer to tell between your own troops and the adversary when the fiery fecal matter of gun battle hits the fan – smoke, dirt and metal fill the air, you have tunnel vision, and your troops are scattered around the foggy battlefield in a pattern not in the textbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA figure appears in front of you in the close proximities of an urban combat setting – what are you going to do? You have about half a second to make a permanent decision on your next move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are estimates that put friendly fire casualties in modern warfare even as high as 20 percent of total casualties. The probability of friendly fire situations in infantry operations increases in theatres where belligerent forces use similar or the exact same camo patterned uniforms. When looking at footage from Ukraine, you immediately see the troops using a much simpler \"insignia\" than flag patches and such – most of the soldiers are wearing colored tape or bands on their arms and helmets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColored tape works fine, but an elastic band might work even better. A band can be taken off quickly or switched to another piece of gear or clothing – instead of going to work with another roll of tape. Bands also enable your troops to change the color quickly if needed – in the same way as passwords, countersigns, and such are regularly changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Varusteleka Helmet Band is elastic and has a hook and loop closure. This allows for the helmet band to be opened and fed through e.g. the loops on a helmet cover. In addition, there is a one-wrap part on the closure to further secure this helmet band to your helmet, the back of your cap, or another type of hat. Even if it gets somehow doffed by accident, the band won’t drop to the ground and be lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the elasticity, this helmet band will fit all adult heads, hats, and helmets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be opened straight to assist in attachment through loops and such\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic, sturdy material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-wrap part to secure the fastening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Finland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Varusteleka","offers":[{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":51826396725587,"sku":"75719","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":51826396758355,"sku":"75720","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":51826396791123,"sku":"75721","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/files\/sarma_tst_helmet_band-06503196534dad.jpg?v=1781161877"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/1952\/9555\/collections\/10686399e29e1b190.jpg?v=1757259447","url":"https:\/\/varustilika.com\/en-hu\/collections\/armbands.oembed","provider":"Varusteleka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}