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Early History of Composites

Early History of Composites

  • 2000s: Introduction of fibre composites  in wheelchairs structural elements (fig. 1)
  • 2006: Introduction of the Mercurial SL crafted almost entirely from carbon fibre composites
    From then, Nike has consistently honed the design and composition of their shoe soles, exploring a range of composite materials including glass, carbon, and nylon fibres (fig. 2)
  • 2010: Adidas and Nike develop in parallel carbon shin guard (fig. 3)

Recent Development

Recent Developments

  • Widely adopted carbon fibre composites insoles enhance properties like spring, propulsion, and heel stability in football, basketball, and handball footwear
  • Fibre-reinforced composites play a crucial role in crafting tailor-made designs for elite athletes in sports wheelchairs
  • Use of carbon fibre composite volley net poles on the rise (fig. 4)

 

Gallery

Gallery

Introduction of fibre composites in wheelchairs structural elements
1. Introduction of fibre composites in wheelchairs structural elements

 

Introduction of the Mercurial SL crafted almost entirely from carbon fibre composites
2. Introduction of the Mercurial SL crafted almost entirely from carbon fibre composites

 

Adidas and Nike develop in parallel carbon shin guard
3. Adidas and Nike develop in parallel carbon shin guard

 

Use of carbon fibre composite volley net poles on the rise
4. Use of carbon fibre composite volley net poles on the rise
On the road to Olympic and Paralympic Games

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