THE lives of snowboarders and motorcyclists may soon be saved by a fabric developed by a team of scientists at the Dow Corning facility in Barry. This “smart” fabric is soft and flexible unless it is involved in an impact. Then, it immediately hardens to protect the wearer.
When the impact has stopped, it quickly becomes soft again.
Dow Corning believes it has the potential to transform sports where participants risk sudden impact, and it could have many uses in the medical world.
Known as the Dow Corning Active Protection System, the protective yet breathable textile is already being incorporated into clothing.
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