I work as a cashier for a major big box retail store. The check lanes have squared off corners in some areas and my shirts were getting holes and snags from rubbing against these areas. I wanted some kind of vest to protect my clothing. Something strong that would not get ruined itself. I’ve been wearing it one week so far and it’s great. Nice pocket for reading glasses. Watch your sizing though! Look at the chart carefully. I’m normally an XL, which would’ve fit the top of me, but I have a bit of a belly and according to the size chart it wouldn’t close. I bought the XXL because it needed to close to protect my shirts at the bottom. If fits, still tighter than I’d like, but closes where I needed it. 4 stars ONLY because of fit. Otherwise, great vest.