1. humanitarians working in war zones
   military
2. construction workers

There are three main groups of people whose lives depend on blast-resistant clothing: military, civil/law enforcement and humanitarians working in war zones.

1. helmet, collar, blast plates, overshoes and quick-release straps
   helmet, collar, blast plates, gloves and quick-release straps
2. helmet, blast plates, gloves, quick-release straps and utility belt

The standard components of a blast-resistant suit typically include a helmet, collar, blast plates, overshoes and quick-release straps. These suits often don't have protection for the hands, leaving them free to defuse bombs.

1. Kevlar
   Tyvek
2. Tabre

Bomb suits are usually made of Kevlar or some other aramid-based product. Aramid is the generic name for Kevlar.

1. They're made of tightly woven fibers.
   They're flame-resistant.
2. Both of the above traits come in handy in blast-resistant suits.

Among other reasons, the suits are made of tightly woven fibers that diminish the force of the blast. The flame-resistant quality of the suits neutralizes a bomb's heat and flames. Lastly, their ballistic plates help to deflect force and repel shrapnel.

1. front
   back
2. groin

Demining aprons provide protection where people need it most: in the front, neck, shoulder and groin area. Much like a chef's apron, there's no back to this garment, which cuts down on its weight and the excessive heat it generates.

1. shock wave
   blast wave
2. fragmentation

The initial blast wave inflicts the most damage, as opposed to the shock waves (or stress waves) that follow.

1. an improvised explosive device
   an improvised explosive detonator
2. an indestructible explosive device

An IED is an improvised explosive device. Many are planted alongside roads in Iraq or Afghanistan. Safely disarming these devices is the job of explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians.

1. U.S.
   Israel
2. South Korea

Israel is developing bombproof buses with bomb sensors, blast-resistant windows, special turnstiles and other features to limit the carnage from suicide bombers.

1. bombproof trashcans
   blast-resistant football stadiums
2. blast doors

Bombproof trashcans and blast doors can make public spaces even safer. As far as we know, football stadiums aren't blast-resistant quite yet, but never say never.

1. Tabre
   Kevlar
2. nanotubes

Nanotubes are seamless, cylindrical tubes of carbon molecules that can be as small as one-billionth of a meter wide, yet are up to 60 times stronger than steel. Cloth woven from nanotubes may one day provide for incredibly efficient body armor.