AÑO
2023
CATEGORÍA
Cuerpo
OBJETIVOS
Ciudades y comunidades sostenibles, Refugiados y migrantes
PAL. CLAVE
motorcyclist helmet, turban helmet, impact resistant material
PAÍS
Canada
CRÉDITOS
Pfaff Harley-Davidson
LINK
https://www.toughturban.com/
Tough Turban
Tough Turban is an open source design for turban wearing motorcyclists.
How does it work?
The open sourced designs can be downloaded directly from the website, and consists of three layers of protection.
Non-Newtonian Foam
Non-Newtonian foam is used in a variety of applications such as military armour and helmets. It starts out soft and flexible but stiffens when force is applied, dispersing impact to protect the rider.
DYNEEMA® Composite Fabric
With a strength-to-weight ratio 10 times stronger than steel, DYNEEMA® increases tear resistance and is used in bulletproof vests and clothing.
3D Printed Armour
Inspired by historical Sikh warriors who wore chainmail under their turbans, this 3D-printed matrix of protective armour maintains the flexibility of a traditional turban.
Why is it needed?
Inspired by the recent helmet law exemption for Sikh motorcyclists, the Tough Turban is layered with impact resistant materials. We couldn’t be more excited about the potential of this innovation for our vast community of riders across Canada and around the world.
How does it improve life?
The design enables the community of turban wearing riders to ride their motorcycles while wearing their turban.