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If these are terahertz-band scanners, I believe most metals will block the waves.


So, tin foil hoodies? Or maybe chain mail will come back in style?

I haven't encountered one of these yet, but I'd actually be willing to go through if I had some sort of metallic pre-wash all over my clothes.


Apparently there are a number of problems with terahertz technology, meaning potential methods of fooling them.

http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/military/the-truth-about-...




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