Rheon Labs is a British company based in Battersea, London, which has just developed and created a new generation of protectors for technical motorcycle clothing, prioritizing comfort and using technology originally designed for the space shuttles of the POT.
Please note that, currently, Rheon Labs supplies shielding for product lines Boundary and Basilisk of Mosko Motocollaborates with Roadskin, Harley-Davidson and provides energy absorbing technology for helmets RurocAs we can see, they are no rookies in the industry.
The main objective of Rheon Labs has been to manufacture the most comfortable protection on the market, allowing motorcyclists to enjoy optimal safety without the inconvenience of wearing bulky and uncomfortable protectors. This is especially useful for adventurers who spend long hours riding, both on and off road.
How does this Rheon Labs technology work?
At the heart of technology Rheon An advanced polymer has been found that has the ability to absorb energy, that much is obvious. In its natural state, it is soft and flexible, but when force is applied to it, it hardens by absorbing the energy. This property is a great advance for applications where flexibility and movement are paramount.
But where a high level of energy control is essential. When shaped using its exclusive computational design techniques, the result is a metamaterial that possesses innovative properties previously considered unattainable with traditional materials.
The technology of Rheon It was developed by the Dr. Daniel Plantwho started this project while working on a mission for the POT who was looking for alternatives to foam in space shuttles. He subsequently spent 15 years perfecting his idea in the Imperial College from London before founding Rheon Labs.
According to Ben Scottmarketing director, founder Daniel Plantpassionate about extreme sports such as motocross and mountain biking, saw in this field an opportunity to apply his technology effectively.
Rheon produces protection for various parts of the body, such as shoulders, elbows, knees, back, chest, knuckles and ankles, using a non-Newtonian material that remains flexible until subjected to an impact. The patented design of Rheoninspired by natural cellular structures, hardens upon impact, absorbing the impact energy and reducing its transfer to the rider, thereby decreasing the risk of injury. As a fact, Rheon began developing these protectors for technical clothing three years ago.
Thanks to the material’s ability to pass CE tests with a thickness of less than 4 mm, Rheon can offer Level 1 or Level 2 protection kits, using a cell structure that allows ventilation and optimizes the distribution of material in the event of an impact.
Paul Farrarproduct manager, stressed that the key to Rheon was to focus on comfort, creating a body protector so discreet that it practically feels invisible when worn. This product meets all CE standards, provides excellent impact protection while ensuring comfort, a crucial factor for the rider’s experience. This company, thanks to the data used, such as sweat maps and bone density, has created shapes that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also incredibly light and breathable.
