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Ceramic-Embedded T-Shirts

Vollebak's Ceramic T Shirt Has an Abrasion-Resistant Coating

— April 23, 2021 — Fashion
Vollebak's Ceramic T Shirt is embedded with more than 100,000 ceramic particles so that it's highly abrasion resistant and durable yet totally smooth and soft to the touch. Thanks to its ceramic coating, the shirt is touted as the toughest of its kind and it offers the lightweight, breathable, wicking and elastic features of a piece of high-performance gear.

By working with tessellating ceramic particles normally found in jet engines and missile nose cones, Vollebak created the perfect technical sports t-shirt. Since each particle is thinner than a strand of human hair, the material lends its strength and durability to the design without adding noticeable weight. As the brand describes, "the idea of these t-shirts is to give yourself the highest chance of keeping your skin attached to your body" during adventurous activities.
Trend Themes
1. Ceramic-infused Clothing - The trend of incorporating ceramic particles in clothing for added durability and abrasion-resistance creates opportunities in the sports and outdoor industries.
2. High-performance Technical Wear - The demand for gear that offers lightweight, breathable, wicking and elastic features in high-stress environments creates opportunities for innovation and competition in the sports and outdoor industries.
3. Incorporating Industrial Materials Into Clothing - The trend of utilizing industrial materials such as ceramic particles in everyday clothing creates opportunities in the fashion and textile industries for unique and sustainable design solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Sports - The incorporation of ceramic particles in athletic apparel opens up opportunities for high-performance, durable gear for athletes and adventurers.
2. Outdoor - The development of ceramic-infused clothing provides opportunities for durable and abrasion-resistant gear for outdoor enthusiasts.
3. Fashion - The trend of incorporating industrial materials such as ceramics into clothing creates opportunities for innovative and sustainable design solutions in the fashion industry.
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