Aug 9 2008
As the world's best athletes prepare for today's opening events in Beijing, China, DuPont innovations in materials science will be there with them, playing a critical role in delivering maximum performance.
Bicycle wheels made of DuPont™ Zytel® nylon can withstand sharp impacts that cause permanent damage to conventional wire wheels.
The quest for lighter, stronger and safer sports equipment has provided added benefits to world-class and recreational athletes - as well as a market opportunity for a number of key DuPont products.
"DuPont products are used in almost all summer sports and especially for world-class athletes looking for top performance," said Brian Foy, product design and development manager DuPont Advanced Fiber Systems. "DuPont™ Kevlar®, for instance, is a popular choice for both equipment manufacturers and consumers. The same properties and performance attributes that have proven so effective in industrial and life-protection applications also appeal to athletes, outdoors enthusiasts and anyone else looking for better performance from their gear and apparel. The same can be said for all the other DuPont innovations so valuable to our business customers and now to consumers as well."
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