D3O ^®

What is D3O ^®

D3O ^® is a patented protective material that combines enhanced chemistry with product engineering to produce high performance shock absorption and impact protections solutions.

The D3O ^® material in its raw state flows freely when moved slowly, but on shock, locks together to absorb and disperse energy, before instantly returning to its flexible state. This combined with product engineering and enhanced chemistry, results in a number of high performance impact protective solutions.

How it works

The functionality of the raw material originates from the synergistic effects of the polymer based dilatants. Energy is distributed throughout the synthetic elastomeric polymer and the enhanced chemistry continues to distribute energy on throughout the matrix, significantly reducing the effect of impact.

Simple words: when the D3O ^® material is impacted, it acts like a net, reducing and spreading the force over a larger area, minimising the risk of injury or equipment damage.

Who is using D3O ^®

The D3O ^® technology is used by the US Special Forces and Ministry of Defence as well as in Sports such as skiing and motorcycling.

The Olympic and World Championship gold medallist alpine skier Bode Miller is using D3O ^® in his ski race suits for protection but also for extreme comfort and flexibility, so important to any athlete.

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