Protective gear for ice sports

Comfort at the core

Dyneema® keeps its cool on the ice, with unmatched performance and lightweight strength.

Ultra-thin yarn allows easy movement

Radiates heat away from body for cool comfort

Breathable

Durable and machine washable

Ice sports gear with olympic-level protection

By integrating Dyneema® with traditional materials, ice sport apparel designers can infuse their gear with exceptional performance. Dyneema® raises the game by enhancing strength, cut resistance, and durability.

These qualities were on full display at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Speed skating teams wearing uniforms designed by Maple Skate and made from a unique Knit with Dyneema® blend achieved unmatched levels of lightness, ventilation, and protection on the ice, deepening Dyneema®’s presence in the cultural mainstream and showing audiences exactly what the world’s strongest fiber™ can do.

Dyneema® Diamond Technology: A cut above the rest

In ice sports, athletes need maximum protection from potential lacerations caused by sharp ice skate edges. That’s why Dyneema® Diamond Technology has been specifically engineered to deliver unmatched cut and abrasion resistance while maintaining a lightweight profile.

Superior abrasion resistance and durability

2x greater cut protection than generic HMPE fiber
40% lighter than aramid
4x greater cut protection than aramid
30% lighter and thinner than generic HMPE with same protection

Supporting sustainable innovation for ice sport apparel

Apparel designers don’t just appreciate Dyneema® for its unique material properties – they also value working with the most sustainable high-performance fiber on the market.

All ice sports apparel made with Dyneema® uses bio-based Dyneema® fiber, which carries a 90% lower carbon footprint than generic HMPE fiber. And thanks to Dyneema®’s durability, products last longer, reducing waste and lowering costs over time.

In addition, 100% of the electricity used in our manufacturing comes from renewable sources.

It all adds up to the lowest carbon footprint per unit strength of any high-performance fiber. As consumer demands for sustainable products continue to grow, Dyneema® enables brands to reduce their environmental impact while raising product performance.

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