{"title":"Patches","description":"\u003cp\u003eSymbols and signs are older than written text. In short, it's about this: a shy person is trying to tell something important to an idiot. From cave paintings to traffic signs, communication through symbols is a proven method with a long history. These can be used to tell important messages such as warnings or guidance towards good things. By carrying patches or badges on your clothes or backpack, you can identify with a group or signal an interest in various things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePatches and insignia in military use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a military context, the most common things to tell with patches are your nationality, branch, rank, and last name. Anything more specific cresses a little bit to the territory of morale patches. In the past, the designs worn as \"inside-things\" among units or squadrons could be very artistic and detailed. They were probably made with care because they couldn't be simply ripped off in the presence of officers, such as various Velcro-backed \"suck-meters\" and such.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFighting troops are in a line of work that can lead to serious injury but thankfully there are pieces of equipment and accessories to deal with those. Medical patches are often used to mark the pouches and bags that have helpful contents in these cases and these can also be worn by people who are more qualified to treat injuries. The real worst-case-scenario folks wear their blood type as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right to wear rank insignia, special patches, or medals can involve hard work and sacrifice. You might want to consider carefully if you want to imply having done something you haven't done or being something you are not. Despite symbols only having the power we give to them, some people take these matters seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVarusteleka's morale patches and others\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs neckties and high-heel shoes were a long time ago, morale patches are a current example of something with a military background breaking into civilian use. These usually don't involve complex \"who can wear what\"-rules but we advise at the very least to read the product description to understand what you are buying. From there, just pick what looks cool to you!\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. 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These Vaatelaastari (Finnish for \"Garment Plasters\") adhesive patches are an easy solution: press and rub for a secure fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patches are suitable for most fabrics, and this isn't just resuscitation for a chronic problem. The patches are elastic, smooth, and weatherproof, ensuring functionality for many more adventures to come. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's not all: the patched garment can be washed at 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) and tumble-dried. Various fabric treatments and laundry chemicals e.g. softeners may reduce wash resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package contains a set of five patches in three different sizes as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003epcs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric units\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFreedom units\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 x 75 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.3\" x 3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 x 70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.75\" x 2.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 x 45 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75\" x 1.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSustainable production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patches are made in Finland from recycled PET bottles with a coated paper liner. 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So, now you can get it from Varusteleka, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow we can smile when we meet along the trail even if it rains locusts or other Biblical signs of the end times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you think that hiking isn't a laughing matter, check out these fantastically \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.varustilika.com\/en\/product\/sarma-mood-morale-patch\/64230\"\u003eFinnish smileys\u003c\/a\u003e. There ought to be a patch for you, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize 50 x 130 mm (2\" x 5.1\"). 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