Deflexion technology is a performance textile and impact-absorbing material that is designed to protect without the added bulk and stiffness of traditional padding. The impact-protection technology is based on silicones and is suitable for a wide range of products, including apparel, luggage, footwear, equipment and medical devices. — Dow Corning Corp., Midland, Mich.
A new textile material that eliminates the need for padding
| By Chemical Engineering