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Various Chinese companies have begun producing “anti-stab” clothing aimed at the civilian market. These garments, which incorporate special fibers capable of resisting sharp objects such as knives or bayonets, are presented as a solution for travelers and citizens facing the growing sense of insecurity in urban environments.

However, their existence reveals an alarming symptom: the need for personal protection against risks that should be controlled by the legitimate authorities of the State.

Companies in China, such as manufacturers in Wuhan or Shanghai, offer vests and jackets made with ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) or aramid fibers, materials that distribute the energy of a stabbing impact and reduce the risk of serious injuries.

Prices range between 70 and 80 dollars per unit, indicating that this is already a product accessible to the average citizen interested in self-protection. Official Chinese press has documented the development of these fabrics since 2015, with reports from China Daily on “stab-resistant” jackets that combine lightness with high resistance to knives and cutting objects.

The fact that this technology, previously reserved for security forces and military environments, is now reaching the civilian market raises serious questions about the States’ capacity to guarantee the protection of their citizens.

When the population feels the need to dress as if moving through a conflict zone, it exposes a failure of authority in defending public order.

This phenomenon not only affects travelers but society as a whole, weakening trust in institutions and eroding the principles of coexistence and security that sustain community life.

From the perspective of public safety, anti-stab fabrics represent a notable technological advance, but they are not a definitive solution.

There are no independent tests guaranteeing total protection against real attacks, and their mass adoption could generate a false sense of security among citizens.

The priority, we insist, must be the strengthening of authority, the effective presence of security forces, and the implementation of policies that protect the family and the social core without needing to turn the citizen into a combatant.

The precedent of these garments in China evidences a progressive militarization of civilian clothing and a market that responds to fear.

In a Western context, where legitimate authority and the defense of the family should be non-negotiable pillars, the arrival of these products must be read as an alert: when the left weakens institutions, relativizes police authority, and promotes incomplete security policies, citizens end up resorting to private self-protection solutions instead of trusting in the solidity of the State and the validity of public order.

This phenomenon serves as a reminder that security cannot be outsourced to the textile market or individual consumption; it depends on strong authority, institutional respect, and the enforcement of the law.

The defense of the family, traditional values, and peaceful coexistence requires governments to act with firmness, ensuring that citizens can move freely without fear, and that protection is not relegated to the fashion of fear.

The expansion of Chinese anti-stab clothing is, ultimately, tangible proof of what happens when leftist policies prioritize ideology over the effective protection of citizens.

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About The Author Joana Campos

Joana Campos es abogada y editora con más de 10 años de experiencia en la gestión de proyectos de desarrollo internacional, enfocada en la sostenibilidad y el impacto social positivo. Anteriormente, trabajó como abogada corporativa. Egresada de la Universidad de Guadalajara.