Research & Development World

  • R&D World Home
  • Topics
    • Aerospace
    • Automotive
    • Biotech
    • Careers
    • Chemistry
    • Environment
    • Energy
    • Life Science
    • Material Science
    • R&D Management
    • Physics
  • Technology
    • 3D Printing
    • A.I./Robotics
    • Software
    • Battery Technology
    • Controlled Environments
      • Cleanrooms
      • Graphene
      • Lasers
      • Regulations/Standards
      • Sensors
    • Imaging
    • Nanotechnology
    • Scientific Computing
      • Big Data
      • HPC/Supercomputing
      • Informatics
      • Security
    • Semiconductors
  • R&D Market Pulse
  • R&D 100
    • Call for Nominations: The 2025 R&D 100 Awards
    • R&D 100 Awards Event
    • R&D 100 Submissions
    • Winner Archive
    • Explore the 2024 R&D 100 award winners and finalists
  • Resources
    • Research Reports
    • Digital Issues
    • Educational Assets
    • R&D Index
    • Subscribe
    • Video
    • Webinars
  • Global Funding Forecast
  • Top Labs
  • Advertise
  • SUBSCRIBE

Soft armor from Dow Corning provides strong protection

By R&D Editors | July 14, 2010

Deflexion1-250

Dow
Corning Corp. has recently introduced its patent pending DEFLEXION
impact-protection technology based on silicones.  Engineered for
protective equipment and apparel in a flexible, breathable form,
Deflexion is designed to protect without the added bulk and stiffness of
traditional padding. The technology offers textiles that are flexible,
breathable, washable and durable; and can be cut and sewn directly into
clothing, eliminating the need to insert uncomfortable padding.

There are two
technology platforms involved:

  • the S-Range
    three-dimensional spacer textile technology
  • the TP-Range
    thermoplastic technology

Deflexion2

The S-Range is based on 3-D spacer
fabrics impregnated with specially formulated silicones, designed to
offer high levels of protection in a form that is comfortable for the
wearer and creative for the designer. It works on the principle that
impact energy is dissipated across the surface away from the point of
contact thus reducing the forces transmitted through to the body.
Depending on the number of layers the force can be spread over two or
three times the normal surface area. This is a known feature of certain
silicone polymers due to their polymeric architecture.

The T-Range is a solid
or perforated, 3-mm thick product that is supple and is typically
suitable for protection against minor impacts. The range can either
exceed existing armor products or  can match competitive protection
levels but in a thinner or lighter form. It is well suited for
protecting fragile objects where low to medium levels of protection are
necessary.

Deflexion3More information about Deflexion
SOURCE: Dow Corning
Corp.

Related Articles Read More >

SandboxAQ’s SAIR dataset turns 5.2 M protein‑ligand structures into ground‑truth fuel for AI
Marine-biodegradable polymer is as strong as nylon
Unilever R&D head lifts lid on AI, robots and beating the ‘grease gap’
First CRISPR-edited spider spins red fluorescent silk
rd newsletter
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND STAY CONNECTED
Get the latest info on technologies, trends, and strategies in Research & Development.
RD 25 Power Index

R&D World Digital Issues

Fall 2024 issue

Browse the most current issue of R&D World and back issues in an easy to use high quality format. Clip, share and download with the leading R&D magazine today.

Research & Development World
  • Subscribe to R&D World Magazine
  • Enews Sign Up
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Drug Discovery & Development
  • Pharmaceutical Processing
  • Global Funding Forecast

Copyright © 2025 WTWH Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media
Privacy Policy | Advertising | About Us

Search R&D World

  • R&D World Home
  • Topics
    • Aerospace
    • Automotive
    • Biotech
    • Careers
    • Chemistry
    • Environment
    • Energy
    • Life Science
    • Material Science
    • R&D Management
    • Physics
  • Technology
    • 3D Printing
    • A.I./Robotics
    • Software
    • Battery Technology
    • Controlled Environments
      • Cleanrooms
      • Graphene
      • Lasers
      • Regulations/Standards
      • Sensors
    • Imaging
    • Nanotechnology
    • Scientific Computing
      • Big Data
      • HPC/Supercomputing
      • Informatics
      • Security
    • Semiconductors
  • R&D Market Pulse
  • R&D 100
    • Call for Nominations: The 2025 R&D 100 Awards
    • R&D 100 Awards Event
    • R&D 100 Submissions
    • Winner Archive
    • Explore the 2024 R&D 100 award winners and finalists
  • Resources
    • Research Reports
    • Digital Issues
    • Educational Assets
    • R&D Index
    • Subscribe
    • Video
    • Webinars
  • Global Funding Forecast
  • Top Labs
  • Advertise
  • SUBSCRIBE