d3o lab do not make products for sale, but we work with many brands to produce innovative new products that frequently break the mold of traditional solutions to provide a totally new kind of product. Here are some examples that are available now.
US GS Race Suit: The best GS suit in the world, worn by the US Alpine Ski Team! d3o™ Intelligent Shock Absorption pads are anatomically molded to cover the forearms, triceps, and thighs like a protective exoskeleton. d3o's™ molecules flow when you move but reactively lock together on impact. When pressure is lifted, d3o™ is soft and flexible, giving you complete freedom of movement. X-static® silver fiber technology™ capitalizes on silver's amazing natural properties, such as anti-odor, anti-static, and thermal-dynamic benefits.
JST GS Race Suit: Do you have Rasta fever? Prove it with the all new JST GS race suit. d3o™ Intelligent Shock Absorption pads are anatomically molded to cover the forearms, triceps, and thighs like a protective exoskeleton. d3o's™ molecules flow when you move but reactively lock together on impact. When pressure is lifted, d3o™ is soft and flexible, giving you complete freedom of movement. X-static® silver fiber technology™ capitalizes on silver's amazing natural properties, such as anti-odor, anti-static, and thermal-dynamic benefits.
Power d3o™ Covert Top: This is the ultimate technology in padded compression tops. Revolutionary d3o™ intelligent molecule pads reactively lock together on impact to absorb shock energy. Once pressure is lifted, the padding is soft and flexible, giving you complete freedom of movement. The pads are molded to protect the forearms, elbows and back lats like a soft exoskeleton.
Power d3o™ Covert Short: This is the ultimate technology in padded compression shorts. Revolutionary d3o™ intelligent molecule pads reactively lock together on impact to absorb shock energy. Once pressure is lifted, the padding is soft and flexible, giving you complete freedom of movement. The pads are molded to protect the thighs and backside like a soft exoskeleton.
The Schoeffel Protector S2 is a high-tech Protector ski jacket with back protector • Venturi® 4-way Stretch • PrimaLoft® insulation • variable d3o™ protection system with removable elbow and shoulder protectors – this year in red!
too if you're feeling flush - this is one beautiful product in our opinion.
Nfinity Footwear to Release Revolutionary KneepadNfinity, the first women’s performance team sport company, has collaborated with UK materials firm, d3oTM to design the new Nfinity d3oTM Kneepad, the smallest and thinnest kneepad on the market designed for female volleyball players. The Nfinity d3o™ Kneepad is the first non-shoe product released by Nfinity. As well as containing d3o, the Nfinity d3o™ Kneepad also features a moisture management system that gives consumers the ability to remove and wash the sleeves separately, keeping them fresh.
The Nfinity d3o™ Kneepad marks the beginning of a strategic partnership for both organizations in the volleyball protective wear market.
The d3o™ protection is focused where the players actually need it, resulted in a comfortable and unobtrusive kneepad that is unusually short and thin.
The Nfinity d3o™ Kneepad will be available in October 2009. The kneepad comes with interchangeable white and black sleeves and can be preordered for $49.99 at
http://www.wwsport.com/
and
http://athenasattic.com/
And also at the following places:
1st Place Volleyball
Athenas Attic
Girls Got Game
Lucky Dog Volleyball
Midwest Volleyball Warehouse
VBall Gear
World Wide Sport Supply
d3o™ has just launched in a new market with the biggest brand in Lacrosse, STX. Together they have developed a large range of lacrosse products including elbow guards, gloves & shoulder pads all available in black, white, navy, red and royal blue. The products are all uniquely light, flexible and ergonomic, all made possible by the inclusion of d3o™ as the shock absorbing layer.
Spyder, the world’s leading skiwear and mountain-based apparel brand, announces the debut of a completely re-engineered speed suit for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics to be worn by the U.S. and Canadian teams.
To replace traditional padding, Spyder worked with d30TM Labs to create a pad that is 40% less volume than prior protection. d3o™ pads have intelligent molecules that flow during movement, but reactively lock together on impact to absorb shock. By reducing pad volume by 40%, the suit system is more aerodynamic due to its lower profile and a lack of abrupt edges, which can “catch” wind.
The new Spyder speed suit will be available for consumer purchase in 2011.
We are very excited to announce the launch of a new range of motorcycle products from Firstgear! There are 2 men’s styles to choose from that include d3o, the Mens TPG Teton Jacket, and the TPG Rainer Jacket, and the women’s line is entitled “Monarch” These products are design for the “destination rider” and are really top quality, high tech products, we are delighted to be working with Firstgear and the Tucker Rocky group on this great product line. To find out more about the whole product line go to Firstgear
Rogue Warrior Watches are worn and have been available to Law Enforcement agencies and members of Elite Special Forces Teams worldwide for years. The use of Krypton Gas inside the case to help prevent condensation forming when Halo (High Altitude) jumps are made and the d3o protected movements are features that until now were not available for civilian purchase.
Designed by Commander Richard Marcinko AKA Rogue Warrior,Commander of U.S. Seal Team Red Cell, Seal Team 2 and Seal Team 6, the U.S. Navy's first Counter Terrorist unit.
The watches are not sold in stores but you can view them at
Military Watches
Burton Red Impact Shorts
How long have you all been waiting for this product? Too long I hear you cry! Finally the ultimate snowboard protection brand has produced these super comfortable, low profile impact shorts for men & women, providing you with total impact protection. d3o covers the thighs, tailbone, hips and butt. The shorts have an easy on / off waist tie with a boxer short style waistband. The fabric is made from a moisture wicking material and the d3o, as ever, moulds to your body so it’s almost invisible. Click here to buy online in the UK
Burton Red Impact Shorts
Stockist list will follow shortly on retailer page
Mystic have now released these great new additions to d3o™’s launch into watersports with this intelligent duo: kiteboard pads and impact vest, leading the way in technical innovation in watersports. The kiteboard pads give you maximum comfort, but provide maximum impact when you are landing a big jump. Feedback from the Pro riders on this product has been fantastic, so get yours now while they are still hot! The impact vest uses all the latest technology, slimline anatomical fit and oversized arm holes, and of course d3o, providing maximum comfort and protection without losing freedom of movement. The impact vest retails for £74.99 and the footpads for £49.99. For retailers check out our retailer page
iBands are now available for the Nano! Featuring the same integrated band of d3o inside the iBand, you can now get max protection for your Nano as well as your iPhone! Retailing for £19.95 from the
apple store
More news on the mountainbike front, check out these cool new gloves from Giro! The Remedy glove is designed for downhill mountainbiking, and in true d3o™ style provides maximum protection without compromising dexterity.
The d3o™ is strategically placed across the glove and also features Giro’s unique Super Fit™ Engineered Pittards™ leather palm. What a fantastic product for summer! Retailing at $42.00.
The next revolutionary product to come out of d3o™ lab, The World’s first Intelligent Tennis Racket by HEAD!
d3o™ and HEAD have teamed up to revolutionise tennis with the new YOUTEK™ rackets. The new line of rackets are designed to adapt to all levels of tennis skill, YOUTEK™ technologies focus on individual playing styles to enhance performance and bring out the best play in “YOU”
The YOUTEK™ will enhance every player’s performance and provides the right equipment for every player’s need,” said Johan Eliasch, CEO of the HEAD N.V. Group. “D3o and DuPont’s Teflon® Friction Reducing Polymer are among the premier innovations on the market today, and we’re extremely proud and excited to be teaming with these brands to improve tennis.
The d3o™ technology allows the racquet to sense the need of the player during different strokes and adapt to individual playing styles,” said Eliasch. “The material has been used in other applications such as ski suits and soccer balls, and proven to react as the individual uses the technology.
The new Speed Series will include the following racquets:
Speed Pro: The weapon of choice for HEAD player Novak Djokovic is a heavy racquet with a very thin beam for exceptional touch and feel during play.
Speed MP: The new design is for heavy hitters with a long fast swing style and is available in two different string patterns (16/19 and 18/20) to accommodate a wide range of players.
Speed Elite: Designed with a slightly wider beam for additional support, the Speed Elite is a comfort version of the Speed Tour racquets for the avid tennis player.
Speed Lite: The lightest racquet in the series provides a perfect combination of power, maneuverability and control for those players with a moderate swing style.
Speed Jr: For the younger players looking to improve their game, the racquet is based off the Speed Lite for top quality at the junior level.
So if you fancy brushing up on your tennis skills and need a bit of help, then check out your local pro / speciality store as they’ll be in stock soon!
In partnership with the d3o™ lab, Cat Footwear is launching the first flexible external metatarsal guard work boot featuring d3o™ technology. The ERGO FlexGuard features an anatomically moulded d3o™ metatarsal guard with the ability to bend and flex as the wearer moves through a range of motions. The metatarsal guard protects the consumer’s instep and metatarsal areas when the foot is exposed to ‘drop’ hazards. Upon impact, d3o™ - which is encased in leather - absorbs the shock and resists the impact, protecting the wearer from injury.
In addition to the flexible met guard, the ERGO FlexGuard boot features the patented iTechnology construction from Cat Footwear – a method of manufacturing footwear that combines work boot durability with athletic footwear comfort. With a slip-resistant rubber outsole that includes siping for improved traction, the ERGO FlexGuard provides the wearer with superior performance in safety footwear.
The Cat ERGO FlexGuard will be available on retail from July 2009 at an RRP of $150.
HEAD are another new addition to the d3o snow sports family with the launch of the Black Magic ski jacket and Timber pant. The jacket contains strategically placed 7mm d3o™ components in the shoulders and elbows, with an additional supporting back panel. The pants also have 7mm d3o™ components in the knees to provide shock absorption for this area as well as the trademark d3o™ comfort and flexibility. The jacket and pants will be available on retail for the 09/10 season.
On the 27th March 2009, Japanese Motorcycle Racing brand HYOD will be officially launching their new d3o™ range of motorcycle race suits, jackets, and pants at the Tokyo Motor Show being held at the Tokyo Big Sight. The new line enhanced with d3o™ Intelligent Shock Absorption in all of the high impacts areas will give riders the ultimate mobility, as well as shock absorption when they need it. The range is tailored with the upmost attention to detail with customers able to decide the finest details of their premium suit even down to the colour of the stitching.
The suits have already been given the stamp of approval by some of the sport’s top riders when the winner of last summer’s Suzuka 8 hour race, Ryuichi Kyonari from DREAM Honda Racing team, took the top spot at the illustrious race decked out in the new suit.
UK based beanie brand Ignite are expanding their line of d3o™ products available on retail from September 2009. Launched at the Bread and Butter show in Barcelona this January, consumers will be able to get their hands on the popular d3o™ Ignite beanies in a new range of new styles and colour ways from next season including the Goliath d3o™, Shaun d3o™, No 1 Peru d3o™, and Peak 3 d3o™. Ignite are also taking their 1st steps into the apparel market next for 09/10 with the introduction of d3o™ base layer garments. The d3o™ Impact Base Layer Top and Leggings are seamless compression base layers containing low profile d3o™ components in high impact areas including the shoulders, elbows, lower back, coccyx, hips and knees. As with all d3o™ enabled products the base layers allow the wearer the ultimate freedom of movement in addition to the trade mark intelligent shock absorption. Find out more about Ignite at their website.
A great new d3o™ partnership for the 09/10 winter season is with R.E.D, and was launched at the recent SIA and ISPO Winter trade shows. The well-known global brand has utilised d3o™ in their popular Impact shorts. The CE certified shorts available for men, women, and kids are enabled with d3o™ components in the hips and tailbone with additional padding on the side of the leg. Constructed with moisture-wicking mesh material and with an easy comfort, boxer short elastic waist, these are the pants for everyone next season if you want total comfort and flexibility as well as shock absorption for those all too frequent crashes! The d3o™ Impact Shorts will be available worldwide from Autumn 2009.
For 70 years Hestra have been exclusively committed to producing the finest performance gloves available, and one of the highlights for their new 09/10 range is the RSL comp vertical cut glove designed for alpine racers and for use by the Swedish and Norwegian national teams. The premium glove contains d3o™ mesh covering the back of the hand and knuckles, to provide total dexterity as well as optimum shock absorption. Look out for the glove on some of the top Swedish and Norwegian skiers! The glove will also be available on retail from Autumn 2009. Find out more about Hestra gloves on their website.
Step up the World’s first intelligent rucsac! Leading UK outdoor brand Berghaus have recently launched the Agent 0022 rucsac as part of the Ator line at Winter ISPO 2009. The rucsac contains strategically placed d3o™ mesh within a removable back panel. Pack on or off, the harness can be used as a cushioning device whilst carrying skis, as well as giving excellent shock absorption. The Agent 0022 will be available from Berghaus stockists for the 09/10 Winter Season. For more information on where to buy click here.
After the huge success of the EVO knee and elbow pads launched in 2008, SixSixOne have added more products to their d3o™ offering for MTB riders in 2009. Accompanying the knee and elbow pads will be the EVO Bomber short and EVO Glove. The base layer short contains d3o™ in the hips, and coccyx, with additional padding on the side of the leg. The gloves contain d3o™ padding in the knuckles giving the rider total dexterity as well as excellent shock absorption, along with numerous other benefits including reinforced thumb and finger tips, and silicone finger grippers.
Also new for 2009 are the EVO Lite XC knee and elbow pads and shin guards. The range is designed for cross country riding enabling total freedom of movement and minimum bulk for fast pedalling, and thanks to d3o™ - shock absorption when you need it. The pads are quick and easy to get on and off with a hook and loop sleeve meaning the Lites can be pulled on or taken off without removing shoes, and rolled up into your backpack when not in use. Find out more about the SixSixone d3o™ range on the SixSixOne website.
Nfinity Footwear to Release Revolutionary KneepadNfinity, the first women’s performance team sport company, has collaborated with UK materials firm, d3oTM to design the new Nfinity d3oTM Kneepad, the smallest and thinnest kneepad on the market designed for female volleyball players. The Nfinity d3o™ Kneepad is the first non-shoe product released by Nfinity. As well as containing d3o, the Nfinity d3o™ Kneepad also features a moisture management system that gives consumers the ability to remove and wash the sleeves separately, keeping them fresh.
The Nfinity d3o™ Kneepad marks the beginning of a strategic partnership for both organizations in the volleyball protective wear market.
The d3o™ protection is focused where the players actually need it, resulted in a comfortable and unobtrusive kneepad that is unusually short and thin.
The Nfinity d3o™ Kneepad will be available in October 2009. The kneepad comes with interchangeable white and black sleeves and can be preordered for $49.99 at
http://www.wwsport.com/
and
http://athenasattic.com/
And also at the following places:
1st Place Volleyball
Athenas Attic
Girls Got Game
Lucky Dog Volleyball
Midwest Volleyball Warehouse
VBall Gear
World Wide Sport Supply
French based motorcycle brand Racer have launched a new range of jackets for the urban motorcycle rider. The range, which typifies French styling, includes styles from the vintage roadster model Eight, to more modern styles for both men and women including the Carlita and Loyd. The entire range is integrated with d3o™ CE approved components which are almost invisible in the jacket allowing the style and function of the jackets not to be compromised. In addition to d3o™, every RACER® jacket is 100% waterproof and breathable thanks to the RSoft Dry™ membrane mesh developed by RACER®. The '3 layer' design of the RSoft Dry™ membrane is laminated to the lining to improve the general comfort of the jacket. Racer® have also used Polartec® in the jackets to provide the wearer with extreme thermal protection. The jackets are available exclusively from the new Racer website from October 2008.
New d3o™ partner Black Diamond represent d3o™’s 1st presence in ice climbing. d3o™ can be found in 2 of the climbing expert’s ice specific gloves for 2008: the Punisher and Enforcer. The Enforcer glove contains 3mm of d3o™ protection in the knuckles and fingers, with the Punisher offering d3o™ protection on the sides of the hands. The gloves give ice climbers complete dexterity, as well as offering excellent shock absorption. The gloves are available in North America and Europe at €89.90 for the Punisher. and €169 for the Enforcer.
Helly Hansen have launched the 1st ever kids specific product containing d3oâ„¢ in the form of the Explorer CIS suit. The suit designed with learner skiers in mind contains d3oâ„¢ components in the knees to protect from those all too many learner falls. The d3oâ„¢ components are only 7mm at their thickest point and taper at the edges to integrate seamlessly into the garment. The components are also characteristically soft and flexible meaning kids won't even be able to feel their protection and can focus on becoming world class skiers! The Explorer CIS suit is available in Scandinavia, Canada and the UK.
UK based Tech 21 renowned for the L.I.P.S Laptop protection system have teamed up with d3o™ to make the iBand – a slim line protective band that fits snugly around the new 3G iPhone. The application is the 1st of its kind for d3o™ and allows iPhone lovers to give their phone 100% more protection than traditional cases, as well as allowing the beauty of the iPhone to still shine through! The iBand will be available from mid-August exclusively from the apple website across Europe. Check out the Tech 21 website for more info.
US grassroots snowboard brand Sessions are extending their range of d3o™ products for 08/09 after an extremely successful debut in the market in 2008. The Sessions d3o™ Diffusion base layers won the 2007 Snowpress innovation award when they were launched, and acclaim from around the snowboarding community. This season the guys baselayers is joined by a long awaited gals version with d3o™ low profile protection in the knees, hips, and coccyx in the pants, and protection for the elbows in the top. Also new for this season are soft shell gloves with d3o™ in the knuckles and the palms ensuring you're protected whatever way you fall. The new Sessions d3o™ products will be available from Autumn 2008 Worldwide.
This spring Armadillo Scooter Wear launch their 1st ever spring/summer range of fashionable yet functional jackets and trousers for the urban scooter rider. Adding to the winter range of stylish parkas the new Spring/Summer 08 collection boasts the men’s Soft Shell Hoody and Classic Macintosh alongside the women’s Funnel Neck Jacket and Scarlett Macintosh. The entire armadillo range contain new 8mm d3o™ CE approved impact protection in high impact areas including the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees meaning you can have protection without the bulk of conventional materials. The protection is so discrete that you can wear the jackets on your scooter, at work and even down the pub! Order online at http://www.armadilloscooterwear.com
Equetech mark an industry 1st in equestrian apparel with the Intelligent Competition shirt and breeches. The new competition shirt contains d3o™ 7mm components, invisible beneath your jacket positioned in the shoulders to protect the rider’s shoulders from impacts with the ground and other objects. Likewise the Intelligent Breeches contain d3o™ components in the lower back and coccyx region to reduce the likelihood of injury to this areas. For a full list of retailers see the equetech website.
Casablanca Polo™ is one of the premium brands in the polo industry and their Knee guards were the 1st products ever to incorporate d3o™. Casablanca Polo™’s entire Knee guard range contains strategically placed d3o™ padding on the centre and side of the knee and the range includes the Triple strap Velcro™ d3o™ Kneepads, the Double strap Velcro™ d3o™ kneepads, and the Small double strap Velcro™ d3o™ kneepads. All of the products can be bought online at http://www.casablancapolo.com/ .
The Capulet Juliet d3o™ is a revolution in the design of the traditional pointe shoe, the manufacture of which has remained unchanged for over 300 years. Up until now pointes were still constructed from paper, hessian, paste and leather. The new Capulet shoe marks a complete redesign of this ballet institution utilising some of the most advanced materials and design processes around. The pointe contains the strategically placed d3o™ Angel component in the box, vamp, and midsole of the shoe giving maximum flexibility - in a shoe which was notorious for its rigidity - and shock absorption helping to avoid injury. The shoe can be purchased online at the Capulet website
Armadillo Scooter Wear - Stylish protection for the urban scooter rider.
Armadillo Scooter Wear is a combination of style and protection without compromising either. In Armadillo, you get the all benefits of technical outdoor performance fabrics and the knowledge that our d3o armour will protect you if you and tarmac come together. Best of all, you’ll look good. Classic styles from the 60’s parka to the iconic funnel-hood - you’ll look like a scooter rider, not a courier and you won’t find any leather here.Click here to buy online.
SixSixOne Evo Knee & Elbow pads
Vented Neoprene expansion panel allows maximum freedom of movement for pedaling.
Localized side padding support protect the knee.
Custom molded vented Kevlar front panel protects the knee from abrasion.
Elastic Velcro adjustable strap systems keeps the knee pads firmly in place while pedaling.
After the success of the GS race suit in the 2006 Winter Olympics, Spyder have incorporated the proven benefits of d3o™ into their new race line product, the Racer Glove, available Autumn ’07.
The leather Racer Glove contains d3o™ ‘Intelligent Molecules’ in the fingers, wrist and backs of hand to provide impact protection against collisions with gates. In addition the gloves include a waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® HP insert and PrimaLoft™ insulation to keep hands warm and dry, reducing heat loss and impending loss of dexterity.
Available in sizes small to XL and in two colour combinations: Black/Armour (dark grey) and Black/Red, the gloves are expected to retail at $150.
Quiksilver’s incorporation of d3o™ into their range of beanies has been received within the market with unprecedented success. The ISPO Boardsports Award winning beanie will be on sale throughout Europe for Winter 07/08 so expect to see them, in a range of funky colours, on and off piste next season…
Kjus products are all about innovation, freedom, comfort and style. d3o™ has been used in this streamlined protector vest to provide prevention of bumps. For more info and stockists, click here.
- Snug fit
- Windproof and water-repellent softshell vest made of stretch
material
- Softshell inner material: soft fleece
- Bonded stormflap for added protection
- Detachable spine protector made of d3o material
- The Protection Vests incorporate the revolutionary d3o™
material
Material:
100% PES triple-layer lamination with fleece
The Spyder Giant Slalom race suit incorporates the sheet material in the contour texture as pictured below.
The Race suits will be worn by Bode Miller and the rest of the US and Canadian Ski teams at this winter's Olympics in Turin. You can now buy your VERY OWN race suit from Spyder! Also available is the stealth top with d3o™
Go to www.spyder.com to find out more about Spyder products and the race suit.
The Schoeffel Protector S2 is a high-tech Protector ski jacket with back protector · Venturi® 4-way Stretch · PrimaLoft® insulation · variable d3o™ protection system with removable elbow and shoulder protectors.
You can buy this product online at Ellis Brigham too if you're feeling flush - this is one beautiful product in our opinion.
Sessions have become the first to incorporate d3o™ into their range of first layers. This groundbreaking move has resulted in Sessions’ Thermatics d3o™ Crew and Pant being awarded the SnowPress Innovation Award 2007.
The men’s range of Thermatics first layer garments have d3o™ placed in the direct contact areas such as the elbows and knees to provide lightweight, flexible protection.
Thermatics d3o™ Crew: Wicking thermal knit; d3o™ protective elbow inserts; Thumbholes; Articulated body; Drop tail hem
Thermatics d3o™ Pant: Wicking thermal knit; d3o™ protective knee inserts; No side seams for reduced chaffing; Articulated body; Gusset fly with peek hole; Logo elastic waistband. Buy them online in the US at: buy them online at
Ignite have just launched this new beanie at the winter trade shows and it's going down a storm! They come in a bunch of designs and you can buy them online at Hardcloud so go and test one out now!
The award winning, JPMS �Best Product of the Year�, Racer glove is set to be released for general retail at the end of March 2007.
The gloves, specially designed for motorcycle racing, are the first to include both shock absorption and protection. The bi-density Racer knuckle is very soft and flexible but, through the integration of d3o technology, any shock to the area is quickly absorbed. d3o� has also been incorporated into all key impact areas on the glove in the back of the hand, cuff and base of the palm to provide all over hand protection.
Other key features of the glove include the use of Kangaroo leather with outside stitching for increased grip, comfort and resistance and a large Velcro cuff allows for easy, adjustable closure over the suit.
Available in three colours (black; black/orange; black/green) the gloves are expected to retail in French outlets for 133euros. Check out www.racergloves.com for more info.
