Scanner-proof apparel will prompt a pat-down: TSA

Those companies who see the full body scanners at airports as an opportunity to create garments to block the scanners, and make a pretty penny, will be sadly disappointed. The TSA's blog has the bad news.

Blogger Bob, from the TSA Blog Team, said.

If there is something shielding an area and we don’t know what’s under it, we have to conduct a pat-down.

So basically, passengers should be aware that the use of these types of products will likely result in a pat-down. Some might think this is TSA’s way of getting back at clever passengers. That’s not the case at all. It’s just security.

Scanner proof apparel is becoming a growing industry, but this edict by the TSA should put a damper on the industry's prospects.