Ribcap – Self hardening helmets
A shear thickening material, it is flexible when moved slowly, but when it is compresssed by an impact, its molecules lock together. The material stiffens, spreading the impact over a greater area. The Swiss company Ribcap is bringing out a new line of headgear for snowsports based on this material. The Ribcap is a combination soft, flexible beanie and tough helmet.
Originally produced by the Army, this material holds a lot of potential.
Ribcap
d3o Homepage – Makers of the material
via trfj
