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Superior Defense and Comfort
for High-Performance Apparel and Accessories
NEW Dow Corning® Active Protection System
What is the Dow Corning® Active Protection System?
The Dow Corning® Active
Protection System is a premium
“intelligent” textile that uses
patented technology to deliver
unprecedented levels of impact
safety and comfort for the wearer.
It is comprised of innovative
materials that instantly become
rigid upon impact, but flex with
body movements when protection
is not required.
Unlike bulky hard-armor component systems, the Active Protection System
can be sewn directly into garments and accessories to shield the wearer
against high-energy impacts. As a versatile fabric, it will integrate easily and
quickly into standard manufacturing processes. With the Active Protection
System, you can now offer your customers a truly revolutionary advancement
in protective apparel that provides:
>> Superior protection
>> Outstanding comfort
>> Freedom of movement
Key features and benefits
The Active Protection System offers
features and benefits that other armor
systems simply cannot achieve.
• High Impact Performance
The System absorbs and dissipates
energy, greatly reducing impact
forces transmitted to the body.
• Flexible
The System is totally flexible,
giving the wearer great freedom of
movement. It is stable from -20°C
to 40°C and displays no loss of
performance at low temperatures.
• Breathable
The System is based on an
open structure, allowing natural
ventilation and airflow around
the body for ultimate comfort.
• Customizable
Because the System is a textile, it
can be cut into different shapes and
sizes. Now you can create unique
and stylish designs with protection
fully integrated into the garment
wherever you want it. Layers can be
built up to maximize protection for
vulnerable parts of the body.
IMPACT
IMPACT
IMPACT
Normal conditions:
Flexible
During impact:
Hardens instantly
After impact: Immediately
returns to a flexible state
How does it work?
The patented System consists of a threedimensional
spacer textile treated with a specially
formulated, responsive silicone coating. Material
application is carefully controlled so the fabric
retains good breathability and flexibility.
This “intelligent” textile remains soft and
flexible under normal conditions, but hardens
instantly upon impact. When the impact force
is removed, the material immediately returns
to a flexible state.
Upon impact, the Active Protection System
instantly absorbs and distributes energy
away from the impact area.
Cross section of the fabric.
S U P E R I O R D E F E N S E A N D C O M F O R T
Independently tested, proven
technology
Independent testing by SATRA, a UKAS accredited
laboratory, proves the Active Protection System passes
the European motorcycle impact norms, EN1621-1 for
limbs and EN1621-2 for back protection.
Typical properties
How is it used?
The fabric is excellent for use in any activity in
which the wearer would benefit from superior impact
protection, breathability and flexibility:
>> Bicycling, motor sports, running, etc.
>> Contact sports like soccer, rugby, American
football and hockey
>> Construction, industrial and skilled trades work
The Active Protection System is available on rolls with
a release liner. The fabric can be cut into any desired
shape, then built up in layers and integrated directly
into the garment.
Possible cutting techniques include die cutting, scissors
and laser cutting. Recommended sewing techniques
....