It looks simply like a fine undergarment ideal for wearing beneath your winter sports gear, yet the Base Impact Jersey has a whole lot more to it than what initially meets the eye. The lightweight long-sleeved t-shirt, made of New Zealand merino wool, has pockets and pouches stitched throughout, designed specifically for the arrangement of armor-like inserts.
Riley Sanders's goal was to manufacture a piece of clothing that could prevent personal injury while the wearer is engaging in extreme sports. The types of physical trauma that result from activities like snowboarding and skiing were studied, singling out the parts of the body that could benefit from shielding. The Dow Corning silicone material forms hexagonal guards that ensure that the Base Impact Jersey supports the human body and reduces the risk of unnatural movements.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Armored Garments
- The trend of developing protective clothing with built-in armor-like inserts to prevent personal injury during extreme sports.
- Lightweight Warmth
- The trend of creating lightweight, long-sleeved shirts made of materials like New Zealand merino wool to provide warmth without bulkiness.
- Hexagonal Guards
- The trend of using Dow Corning silicone material to create hexagonal guards for added protection in garments.
Sectors Adopting This
- Sports Apparel
- The sports apparel industry can capitalize on the trend of developing armored garments for extreme sports enthusiasts.
- Outdoor Gear
- The outdoor gear industry can benefit from the trend of creating lightweight, warm shirts for cold weather activities.
- Protective Equipment
- The protective equipment industry can explore the trend of using hexagonal guards made from Dow Corning silicone material for injury prevention.
