In the UK about ten years ago there was a rash of news reports about children being sent to schools in tough neighbourhoods wearing stab-proof clothing. It was

In the UK about ten years ago there was a rash of news reports about children being sent to schools in tough neighbourhoods wearing stab-proof clothing. It was never clear whether it was commonplace or just marketing from a startup. I haven’t seen anything since then in the media but the startup from the time appears to have grown their product range significantly. (I won’t name them but a quick google will find a few outlets).