Cat d3 o military 2014

1. THE SOLUTIONS PROVIDER
LAW ENFORCEMENT & MILITARY PROTECTION

3. D3O is a ground breaking impact
protection solutions company
that sells and licenses a range of
unique patented smart materials.
This market changing technology is used to produce a
shock absorbing material which can be found in a range
of products across a wide variety of sectors.
D3O was proven during the 2006 Winter Olympics,
when the US and Canadian ski teams pioneered D3O’s
revolutionary soft armour.
With no compromise on protection, D3O overnight
changed the global protectivewear market with a range
of low profile, light weight, flexible and breathable
limb protectors.
Today, D3O leads and challenges the world of branded
impact protection and shock absorption with innovative,
award winning solutions for it’s customers.
Introduction to D3O1
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4. Our markets2
D3O engineers smart materials for a wide variety of
applications and markets, from American Football
protection to military helmet liners, to footwear.
Law Enforcement & Military
Protection (Non Offensive)
Elite forces across
the globe benefit from
head‑to‑toe D3O solutions
that range from helmet
liner systems to insoles.
Sports
Market changing low profile
body and head protection
across a wide range of
sports from baseball
to snowboarding.
Motorcycle
D3O is the number one
impact protection brand in
the motorcycle sector with
worldwide partners benefiting
from products that exceed
CE performance standards.
Electronics
D3O’s integrated technology
can be found in phone and
tablet accessories in Apple,
Samsung and T-Mobile
stores and products.
Industrial & Medical
In a sector governed by
health & safety regulations,
D3O provides a wide
variety of trusted products
to the workwear, oil & gas
and medical sectors
Footwear
D3O offers ehanced underfoot
cushioning materials as well
as top of foot protection, with
solutions for athletic, industrial
and military applications.
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5. The D3O material in its raw state
flows freely when moved slowly, but
on shock, locks together to absorb
and disperse energy, before instantly
returning to its flexible state.
This unique characteristic provides enhanced protection,
while providing a versatile and flexible material that can be
manufactured using a globally patented technology for a
host of shock absorption and impact protective applications.
D3O manufactures this raw substance into practical
functionality, as both a foam and non-foam material.
In the footwear market, D3O is able to tune the materials
to offer cushioning on impact and energy return at point
of take off.
3 Patented technology
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6. The D3O Lab4
The D3O team is made up of
engineers, chemists and designers,
each with a wealth of experience in
product development.
The counter-intuitive nature of the unique technology
means that D3O relies heavily on this expertise to ensure
that every product that reaches the market place is
ideally suited to the intended application.
Data is the foundation of everything D3O does.
From concept design to the finished product, D3O
always asks: “Is this fit for purpose?”
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7. Full-scale testing facilities enable new parts to be characterised and
enhanced before being independently verified by technical testing partners.
Advanced testing capabilities
D3O is fully equipped to analyse materials and products throughout the
development process. Beyond this, D3O works with strategic partners
and testing houses to ensure the calibration of methods and results.
On-site manufacturing capabilities enable rapid iterative prototyping of
D3O‑developed parts in a range of materials.
Prototyping facilities Independent testing
As an innovations company, D3O has an ever increasing material and
product portfolio and benefits from 360º capabilities in-house.
A team of chemists and material specialists creates newly enhanced
polymers. The design team use these materials to engineer product
solutions for customers.
In-house Product Development
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9. D3O offers a portfolio of materials,
each with distinct characteristics.
These materials are split
into three application based
categories as follows:
Impact protection
A range of enhanced shock absorbing
solutions that offer the ultimate in soft and
flexible impact protection.
These solutions are developed for markets
where high impact energies are experienced.
Comfort and cushioning
A range of soft, lightweight foams that offer
enhanced cushioning and long term comfort.
D3O’s comfort and cushioning solutions are
developed for markets where impact energies
are typically lower and where other performance
properties are the key considerations
such as temperature stability, weight and
downstream processing.
Footwear
A range of footwear materials ideally suited to any
footwear application; from top of foot protection to
underfoot performance and everything in between.
These solutions are developed for markets
where impact energies are typical of walking,
running or jumping.
5 Materials
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10. Impact Protection
ST
A flexible and high performing material formulation.
Focused on impact protection in a range of
ambient temperature environments.
XT
A flexible material focused on impact protection
in a wide range of temperature environments.
SHOCK+
A versatile grade of impact protection for a
range of extreme temperature environments.
AERO
A lightweight impact protection grade, perfect
for applications where weight and performance
are required in equal measures.
The Impact Protection range includes:
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Impact force
Shock absorption
Minor transmitted
force
Outer
fabric
Inner lining

11. Material data:
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Property Method reference ST XT Shock+ Aero
Density (kg/m3
) ISO 845:2009 400-550 400-600 500-700 230-330
Hardness (Shore OO) ASTM D2240-05 (2010) 60-75 65-80 70-85 40-55
Impact Protection (kN) EN1621 10J on 10mm 3.8 3.8 5.2 3.5
Tensile strength (N/mm2
) ISO 1798:2008 1.5 1.7 2.2 0.4
Tear strength (N/mm) ISO 34-1:2004 Method B 6.8 6.5 9.6 2.2
Elongation at break (%) ISO 1798:2008 180 160 230 190
Compression set (%) BS EN ISO 1856:2001 <6 <3 <5 <5
Water absorbency (%) ISO 62 METHOD1 <3 <6 TBC TBC
Ageing, change in impact
performance after ageing (%)
ISO 2440:2000 (Ageing)
EN 1621:1997 (Impact)
<5 <5 <5 TBC
Flammability resistance (limited
flame spread) (N/A)
ISO 15025 (METHOD A)
ISO 11611:2007 (CLAUSE6.7)
ISO 11612:2008 (CLAUSE6.3)
ISO 14116:2008 (CLAUSE7.3)
PASS PASS PASS TBC
Innocuousness (N/A) EN 340 PASS PASS PASS PASS
REACh (N/A) REACh REACh REACh REACh REACh

12. Comfort and Cushioning
LITE
A brand new range of premium, D3O engineered
cushioning materials.
D3O has created five grades of lightweight,
high‑performance, temperature stable Lite by D3O,
which see the experience and expertise in thermoset
solutions transferred to a thermoformable offering.
These enable downstream processing by partners.
The Comfort and Cushioning range includes:
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Energy source
Outer fabric
Inner lining
Comfort
protection
layer
Cushioning

13. Material data:
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Property Lite.A Lite.B Lite.C Lite.D Lite.E
Hardness (Asker C) 32 35 53 60 68
Density (kg/m3
) 90-110 100-110 180-190 200-220 260-290
Impact Protection (kN)
EN1621 10J
24 24 11 16 10
Elongation at break (%) 250 240 330 320 310
Tensile strength (N/mm2
) 1.30 1.40 2.00 2.20 3.70
Split tear strength (N/mm) 1.20 1.20 2.90 3.20 3.70
Water absorbency (%) TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC
REACh (N/A) REACh REACh REACh REACh REACh

14. Footwear
DECELL
Brings strain rate sensitivity to the athletic footwear market.
Walk and the D3O Decell offers cushioning, remaining soft
and flexible, but start running and the D3O reacts to each
impact, providing the user shock absorption that traditional
EVA’s can’t match.
MILICELL
A highly durable variety of underfoot material developed
specifically for extreme markets such as the military sector.
PULSE
A footwear grade with impressive energy return capabilities
that give impact energy back to the user at point of take off.
LITE
A grade of Lite developed specifically for use in the
footwear market, bringing a lightweight smart material to
underfoot applications.
See Lite grades in the previous section.
The Footwear range includes:
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Cushioning on impact Energy return at point of take off

15. Material data:
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Property Method Decell.A Decell.B Pulse.A Pulse.B Milicell.A Milicell.B
Density
(kg/m3
)
ISO 845:2009 300-330 280-320 310-350 320-340 400-420 310-350
Hardness
(Shore OO)
ASTM D2240-05(2010) 72-80 71-79 82-90 84-92 84-92 75-83
Deceleration
(g [2.4J, 4.4J, 7.4J])
ASTM F1614/1976 11 15 21 9 13 19 12 20 33 11 19 30 14 19 26 10 14 20
Rebound
(% [2.4J, 4.4J, 7.4J])
ASTM F1614/1976 26 21 20 21 20 18 43 39 32 43 39 33 30 24 22 27 23 21
Split tear (N/mm) EN 12774 2.1 1.1 3.2 2.7 3.5 2.4
Elongation at break
(%)
ISO 1798:2008 330 250 440 410 450 340
Tear strength (N/mm)
ISO 34-1:2004
METHOD B
11.5 5.9 15.6 15.2 19 13
Compression set (%) BS EN ISO 1856:2001 8 4 8 8 6 5
Resistance to
hydrolysis (%)
BS EN 12749:1999
ASTM F1614/1976
6 TBC 2 1 3 3
REACh (N/A) REACh Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant

16. 6 Head-to-toe solutions
Head
Eyes
Shoulder
Chest
Elbows
Hands
Groin
Knees
Underfoot
Top of foot
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Law Enforcement and
Military Protection
(non-offensive)

17. Head
Eyes
Shoulder
Elbows
Groin
Hands
Knees
Top of foot
Underfoot
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Industrial
Workwear

18. D3O has created a range of materials
and products to suit a wide range
of potential applications but
appreciates that sometimes you
need something bespoke, either to
provide you with a unique selling
tool or to serve a specific need.
D3O prides itself on its 360 degree in-house development
capabilities. D3O’s expertise and understanding of smart
materials enable customised material solutions and the design
and testing team work closely with partners to engineer
bespoke parts.
Below are just a few examples of D3O’s technologies portfolio:
7 Bespoke solutions
Mateial Development
D3O innovate even at a base
chemistry level.
Dual Composite
Combine performance and comfort
or flexibility and durability.
Fastening Methods
Detachable layers made possible for
changing environments.
Smart Skin
A thin TPU skin enables bonding
direct to garments.
Breathability by Geometry
Complex geometries made possible
through smart design.
Hard Shell
Offers puncture resistance.
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20. TRUST High Performance Helmet Liner
D3O’s Trauma Reduction Unrivaled
Shock Technology (TRUST) range
of products has been developed
specifically for harsh environments
such as the law enforcement and
military protection sectors. The TRUST
High Performance Helmet Liner is the
latest addition to D3O’s portfolio. As
a proven supplier of shock absorbing
materials that are particularly effective
at preventing and reducing trauma,
D3O aims to dramatically reduce the
severity and occurrence of Traumatic
Brain Injuries (mTBI and TBI) in
dismounted soldiers with the TRUST High
Performance Helmet Liner solution.
This latest innovation has been developed
to meet the requirements of the more
stringent 14ft/sec Advanced Combat
Helmet (ACH) test methodology across a
wide range of operational environments.
D3O’s team of chemists and engineers
have pushed the boundaries beyond
cutting-edge world science and
technology for blunt trauma protection
in military helmets, working to a higher
specification than the 10ft/s level seen
in the marketplace. No helmet shock
absorption systems available today
offer sufficient blunt trauma protection
to attenuate the impacts. D3O has
responded to the immediate need to
accelerate research into helmet solutions.
D3O has utilised a combination of D3O’s
globally patented technologies with
energy absorbing geometries to create
a truly ground-breaking, enhanced
composition solution. To help achieve this,
D3O has been awarded funding from the
UK’s innovation agency, the Technology
Strategy Board (TSB), who recognise the
ultimate potential of a solution like this.
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8 Our products

21. MOISTURE WICKING CAP
The moisture wicking cap is made of
high grade fabrics focused specifically
on wicking moisture away from the head.
These breathable materials are
shaped to encourage sweat away
from the forehead. The spacer fabric
also enables airflow and provides
an added benefit of comfort.
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242.5 mm
202 mm
346mm
ENCAPSULATED SYSTEM PAD GEOMETRY
TOP VIEW
SIDEVIEW
PeakDeceleration(g)
D3O TRUST
14ft/s solution
Commercial
Competitor
Ambient
Hot
Cold
TRUST 14ft/s solution vs
Commercial Competitor
150 upper limit
AIR BLADDER
An innovative inflatable system used
to offer a customisable comfort layer.
This inflatable design is welded
using the same technique as the
shock absorbing system, ensuring a
durable, comfortable layer that can be
adjusted to suit different head sizes.
IMPACT PROTECTION LAYER
The heart of D3O’s TRUST High
Performance Helmet Liner System, the
impact protection layer utilises D3O’s
unique and globally patented technology
to offer enhanced protection beyond any
known commercially available solutions.
The pad geometry ensures good
fit with no pressure points
Over 150g - FAIL
TRUST High Performance Helmet Liner System
Dimensions & Performance

22. *Testing conducted at Chesapeake
Please visit www.D3O.com for full product information
Retail-ready packaging
available upon request
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TRUST Helmet Pads
Constructed using D3O’s newly
engineered Decell material, the
helmet pad system provides extreme
comfort and high performance
protection which exceeds the
required level of protection by
33% in the Advanced Combat
Helmet (ACH) tests at 10ft/sec.
Each helmet pad in this 7-piece
system features a unique geometry
that allows the pad to fit the shape
of the head and offers superior
deceleration under blunt impact tests*.
OBLONG PADS
(x4)
TRAPEZOID PADS
(x2)
CIRCLE PAD
(x1)
NSN: 8415 99 169 1402

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TRUST Vest
The TRUST Vest represents an
evolution of the D3O Covert Vest.
Combining new materials and
technologies, this protective
undergarment boasts a
lightweight, low profile base layer
of blunt trauma protection.
Developed to pass the HOSDB
Blunt Trauma Protector standard,
the TRUST Vest combines
unrivaled flexibility with enhanced
protection powered by D3O.
D3O recognised a market need
for a protective garment aimed at
minimizing the risk of injury to the
limbs and torso from low velocity
blunt trauma impacts, such as those
caused by hand thrown missiles
and hand yielded weapons.
The lightweight and breathable TRUST
Vest is powered by D3O technologies
and perfectly balances a low profile
system that still provides the user
with confidence that they are wearing
the ultimate in impact protection.
BACK SIDE

24. *Contact your D3O Business Development manager for more information.
Smart Skin
Introducing D3O Smart Skin – a
disruptive technology designed
to revolutionise the PPE market
in the form of enhanced shock
absorption solutions.
D3O Smart Skin is a lightweight
and low profile impact protection
layer that can be directly applied
to fabrics such as base layer or
gloves, worn beneath an outer
garment.
The process involves encasing
D3O protective foams within
a thin TPU layer that provides
excellent surface finish, colour
options and water resistance.
Available in a range of existing
shapes or in a bespoke geometry
developed specifically for a particular
application, D3O Smart Skin can
be applied by the customer to
wherever they need protection.
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25. Please visit www.D3O.com for full product information
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IMPACT DOT
15cm
15 cm
ARROW
14.5 cm
17.5cm
ULTIMATE
18 cm
23cm
CENTRAL SUPPORT
21 cm
17cm
Smart Skin Arthropod range
BAR STACK
PIVOT
9 cm
14 cm
15 cm
23.75cm
6.7cm13.8cm
Smart Skin Modular range
BACK
FRONT
Example bonding locations shown, parts supplied
to customer to allow custom positioning
Example bonding locations shown, parts supplied
to customer to allow custom positioning

26. TRUST Limb Protectors
The TRUST knee and elbow sets
have been engineered to offer
long‑term comfort and cushioning
with easy-drop ergonomic design.
The Internal Knee and Elbows are
developed to fit into Active Combat
Uniform (ACU) trousers and tops.
The external Knee and Elbows are
developed with industry standard
elasticated strapping to reduce
pressure around the back of the limb
and incorporate adjustable buckles.
The Tactical Soft Foam (TSF) knee
does not use a tough shell, instead
focusing on pure comfort, suitable
for use on more even surfaces.
As with all TRUST products, these
are available in “retail‑ready”
prackaging if required.
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27. INTERNAL ELBOW STANDARD* / HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERNAL KNEE
EXTERNAL KNEE EXTERNAL ELBOW TACTICAL SOFT FOAM (TSF) KNEE
Retail-ready packaging
available upon request
Please visit www.D3O.com for full product information
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NSN: 8415 99 377 5896 *NSN: 8415 99 565 2636

28. D3O Insoles
Three D3O insoles have been
created to cater for different levels
of activity, known as Comfort,
Support and Performance.
The unique nature of D3O’s smart
solutions provides enhanced
shock absorption in the form of
flexible, versatile materials.
COMFORT
Offers long term cushioning in the
form of a soft foam bed. Added
shock absorption beneath the heel
means that this insole is ideal
for constant use in day-to-day
low impact energy activities.
SUPPORT
Offers comfort and shock absorption
with arch support and extra
cushioning beneath the heel. Ideally
suited to mid-level activities.
PERFORMANCE
Working with leading technical
partners, D3O has created a unique
performance insole solution that
incorporates a control chassis
and D3O’s patented technology
into an ergonomically sound
performance insole developed
for high-level activities.
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29. * Production quality insoles may differ slightly from those shown
PERFORMANCE INSOLE
COMFORT INSOLE
SUPPORT INSOLE
Please visit www.D3O.com for full product information
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30. D3O Demo kit D3O Innovation Kit
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D3O is now the secret ingredient
technology found in many of the
world’s leading products.
We are building a growing group of brand advocates
across our 6 core markets including elite athletes, engineers,
technical partners, leading brands and end users.
D3O Communications
D3O App, available on iOS and Android.Visit our website: www.D3O.com
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31. 10 Our partners
FOOTWEAR
LAW ENFORCEMENT & MILITARY PROTECTION
MOTORCYCLE
SPORTS
INDUSTRIAL & MEDICAL
ELECTRONICS
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32. www.D3O.com
Contact us:
Sales:
+44 1273 425 450
sales@d3olab.com
Marketing:
+44 1273 425 470
marketing@d3olab.com
Press:
+44 1273 425 459
louise.wilson@d3olab.com
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