New protection products ideal for shin guards
03/07/2009
Dow Corning Corporation has added two new product lines to its active protection system range of impact protection materials. The S-Range is based on 3D spacer textile technology while the TP-Range is based on thermoplastic technology. The two new lines on show at Techtextil 2009 in Frankfurt in June.
“Since the successful introduction of our Active Protection System several years ago for motorcycling applications, our scientists have worked diligently to develop materials for additional applications based on feedback from our customers,” said programme leader, Liz Mallen. “We are very pleased to offer these two new platforms. The new products—seven in total—are flexible, breathable, washable and offer great impact protection. Overall, designers are getting far more choices.”
Supplied on rolls, Dow Corning active protection system products can easily be cut into desired shapes and built up in layers to maximise protection where needed. The products also can be incorporated into garments and accessories easily. Most of the new products can withstand more than 50 washes at 40°C and more than 25 washes at 95°C with no decrease in performance.
The TP-Range products are well suited for body armour applications in sports and sport accessories such as soccer shin guards.
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