School Uniform To Block Cell Phone Emissions

Foehg writes "ForeignPolicy.com reports, 'A Belarusian textile company has developed a special school uniform that protects kids from electromagnetic radiation emanating from their cellphones. The uniform features a dedicated pocket that can store the phone and make it safe for those who wear it.'" Now someone has to create an oven mitt that can protect you from the harmful radiation given off by your microwave oven.

Is it me

[SnarfQuest]

Is it me, or is the scientific knowledge of these school officials even worse than the slashdot crowd?

This is a ploy by the battery manufacturers

[jeffmeden]

A faraday cage in a pocket; to block cell phone signals from reaching the phone? The phones will just crank their output power to the max in a selfless attempt to communicate, and in turn the battery will probably be dead by lunchtime. It's almost as if cellphones need some sort of onboard switch that allows you to selectively decide when it's ON or OFF... No, that's probably too futuristic for most people to comprehend anyway.

Re:Great!

[FlickieStrife]

Don't act so surprised. I live in Cleveland, and some elementary schools have flippin day cares.... for the STUDENTS!

Re:WTH?

[Anonymous Coward]

That's like dressing them up in fireproof suits so the students can play with flamethrowers safely.

That would totally rock! I wish I were back in school and you were my principal.

Is it :

[Anonymous Coward]

should read "Is it I". Evidently, your knowledge of grammar is WORSE than school officials.

Re:Okay, lets make this clear now.

[RingDev]

This protects students from radiation that cell phones emit, they do NOT block calls, text messages, etc.

So it blocks the radiation, but it does not block the radiation?

Sounds like a great investment, IMO!

-Rick

Re:Concern

[Anonymous Coward]

Easy. Remove clothes. Problem solved.