New Fashion: Stab-Proof Clothing

It's a sad sign of the times when we even need to think about this kind of thing. "Stab proof" apparel seems to be the new fashion statement, and there's only one reason why you would need this kind of item. It's not just in the U.S., either, as you can see from this sampling of news stories today:

• Stab Proof School Uniforms On Sale
• Kids' stab-proof school uniform
• School uniforms made stab-proof
• Kevlar-lined clothes for London schools
• Hospital guards get stab-proof armour
• Daughter tribute letter in papers
• Hoodie is saved by his hood
• Knife-proof hoodie was a life-saver