There are several types of vests designed to protect a person...

There's Life Vests - designed to protect a person from drowning. There's Bullet Proof Vests - designed to protect a person from bullets. There's High Visibility Safety Vests - designed to protect a person from getting hit while near traffic. There's Leather Vests - designed to protect a person from road rash when laying down their motorcycle. And there's Sweater Vests - designed to protect a person from women.