In the Olympics, it's not just the athlete's performance that can lead them to victory, but their sports gear as well, and the 2014 USA Olympic speed skating team will be sporting what some are claiming to be the best in the world.
The Mach 39 speed skating suit developed by Under Armour is the result of two years of research. The Mach 39 is designed to disrupt air flow in critical areas around the athletes body. A zipper redesign that "bypasses the athletes throat" makes the suit more aerodynamic and comfortable to wear, and the use of five different textiles will help the USA Olympic speed skating team to slice through the air.
Developed with the aid of Lockheed Martin (an American global aerospace and advanced technology firm,) the Under Armour Mach 39 could give the American Olympic speed skating team the edge needed to win gold.
Advanced Speed Skating Suits
The USA Olympic Speed Skating Team Has an Edge This Year
Trend Themes
1. Advanced Speed Skating Suits - The development of advanced speed skating suits using disruptive technologies and materials to improve aerodynamics and performance.
2. Air Flow Disruption - Innovations that disrupt air flow in critical areas around athletes' bodies to optimize performance in sports gear.
3. Multi-textile Integration - Integration of multiple textiles in sports gear to enhance athletes' ability to maneuver and slice through the air.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Apparel - The sports apparel industry can explore the use of disruptive technologies and materials to create advanced performance suits for various sports.
2. Aerospace Technology - The aerospace technology industry can collaborate with sports apparel companies to apply their expertise in air flow technology to enhance performance in sports gear.
3. Sporting Goods Manufacturing - The sporting goods manufacturing industry can adopt multi-textile integration techniques to improve the aerodynamics and functionality of sports gear.