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Dow Corning introduces Active Protection System at Techtextil
02 Jul '09
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• Dow Corning Active Protection System S7-007 offers slightly lower levels of protection than S7-005, and is both lightweight and very soft. S7-007 is excellent for garments worn close to the skin for long periods of time or when the wearer exerts energy and builds body heat such as during extreme activity. Examples include base-layer apparel for sports, emergency services, medical and military applications.
• Dow Corning Active Protection System S5-004 is designed for garments or equipment exposed to low-level impacts like those from kicks or blows in sports such as soccer or martial arts. Light, breathable and washable, this product works well in products such as shin guards.
The TP-Range allows significant customization in regard to appearance, comfort and level of protection. Products are currently available in two thicknesses either with or without perforations. The nonperforated versions allow designers to customize hole patterns to achieve the desired appearance and level of performance. Different surface effects can be achieved, allowing for some very exciting-looking products. Three-dimensional shapes with smooth, tapered edges can be created by post-thermoforming. The TP-Range features four base products:
• Dow Corning Active Protection System TP3-001 is 3 mm thick and weighs 1.2 kgm-2. It comes perforated to allow airflow and to remove unnecessary weight.
• Dow Corning Active Protection System TP3-002 is the same as TP3-001 except without perforations.
• Dow Corning Active Protection System TP8-001 offers very high levels of protection. It is 8 mm thick, perforated and weighs approximately 3 kgm-2.
• Dow Corning Active Protection System TP8-002 is the same as TP8-001 except without perforations.
The TP-Range products are well suited for body armor applications in sports and sport accessories such as soccer shin guards. The thinner TP-Range products like TP3-002 are ideal for use in protective cases and sleeves for sensitive equipment, and electronics such as laptop computers, cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, cameras, etc. Other possible applications include personal protective equipment, footwear, luggage, medical devices, and military and civil defense.
• Dow Corning Active Protection System S5-004 is designed for garments or equipment exposed to low-level impacts like those from kicks or blows in sports such as soccer or martial arts. Light, breathable and washable, this product works well in products such as shin guards.
The TP-Range allows significant customization in regard to appearance, comfort and level of protection. Products are currently available in two thicknesses either with or without perforations. The nonperforated versions allow designers to customize hole patterns to achieve the desired appearance and level of performance. Different surface effects can be achieved, allowing for some very exciting-looking products. Three-dimensional shapes with smooth, tapered edges can be created by post-thermoforming. The TP-Range features four base products:
• Dow Corning Active Protection System TP3-001 is 3 mm thick and weighs 1.2 kgm-2. It comes perforated to allow airflow and to remove unnecessary weight.
• Dow Corning Active Protection System TP3-002 is the same as TP3-001 except without perforations.
• Dow Corning Active Protection System TP8-001 offers very high levels of protection. It is 8 mm thick, perforated and weighs approximately 3 kgm-2.
• Dow Corning Active Protection System TP8-002 is the same as TP8-001 except without perforations.
The TP-Range products are well suited for body armor applications in sports and sport accessories such as soccer shin guards. The thinner TP-Range products like TP3-002 are ideal for use in protective cases and sleeves for sensitive equipment, and electronics such as laptop computers, cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, cameras, etc. Other possible applications include personal protective equipment, footwear, luggage, medical devices, and military and civil defense.
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