Vollebak created an ultra-durable jacket using a material that's 15 times stronger than steel and was originally used for body armor, anti-ballistic vehicles and mooring systems for container ships. The Indestructible Jacket features a high-strength fiber—100% Dyneema Black—so that it is extremely resistant to tears and abrasions. According to Vollebak, the jacket's fabric even "increases in strength the colder it gets."
The durable jacket by Vollebak is paired with shatterproof, heat-resistant buttons made from corozo nuts and the design includes pockets on the chest that are hidden and open, plus reinforced stitching. Although denim or leather are commonly used for lightweight utility jackets, Vollebak is introducing a next-generation jacket design featuring the strongest material that is known today.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Ultra-durable Clothing
- Opportunity for other clothing companies to incorporate strong materials into their designs for more long-lasting and sustainable clothing options.
- Innovative Material Use
- Opportunity for industries beyond fashion and apparel to explore the potential of using Dyneema Black in their products.
- Climate-responsive Materials
- Opportunity for further research into the properties of Dyneema Black and its potential to strengthen in cold temperatures, leading to the development of other climate-responsive materials.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion and Apparel
- Opportunity for fashion and apparel companies to incorporate Dyneema Black and other strong materials into their designs, leading to more durable and longer-lasting clothing options.
- Automotive
- Opportunity for the automotive industry to explore the potential of using Dyneema Black in the manufacturing of cars, particularly in parts requiring high strength and durability.
- Maritime
- Opportunity for the maritime industry to incorporate Dyneema Black in their products such as ropes and mooring systems, leading to stronger and more durable equipment.
