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- Revolutionary d3o material set to change the face of sports protection
- Contour d3o Goalkeeper glove contains revolutionary shock absorbing material, d3o, that absorbs impact
- Glove now available to buy from leading sports stores.

(PRWEB) June 30, 2006 — Hope is finally in sight to protect the England football squad from sustaining further injuries, in the form of a revolutionary protective material called d3o. d3o is an unique shock absorbing material that protects the player from sudden impact, whilst allowing total freedom of movement. The first football product to contain the d3o material is the Contour d3o Goalkeeper Glove, which is being launched today following a trial with some of the worlds top goalkeepers, including Liverpool and Polands Jerzy Dudek and Wigan Athletics Mike Pollitt.

Available today from Pro Direct Soccer and Just Keepers, and JJB Sports from 1st July 06, the Contour d3o glove outperformed other conventional shock absorbing materials, both in comfort and in impact protection, giving the goalkeeper peace of mind that he (or she) will be well protected when fielding the ball.

Heres The Science

d3o contains intelligent molecules that flow with you as you move, but lock together on impact, absorbing the impacts energy. d3o reacts instantly to shock, so works in complete harmony with the body, allowing you to maintain high levels of performance whilst still being protected.

Incorporating these unique properties into goalkeepers gloves has enabled Sells and d3o to develop one of the most advanced football products on the market. The d3o material is designed in mesh geometry - a perforated textured sheet specifically designed for comfort and breathability.

The mesh provides a soft and flexible punching zone across the fingers that reacts instantly to absorb the shock of the impact of the ball as the Intelligent Molecules lock together, giving both solid protection and a strong platform for the punch. As soon as the impact is over the Intelligent Molecules unlock to provide normal flow and flexibility.

Richard Palmer, CEO & Founder, d3o, comments says: Recent injuries have highlighted the need for adequate protective clothing in football. Goalkeepers in particular have been neglected in this respect, and adequate hand and body protection could save players from having to take crucial time out of the game. The fact that manufacturers are using cutting edge materials such as d3o is a great sign that the industry is taking the issue seriously. Perhaps if Wayne Rooney had d3o in his boots he would be a certainty for the 2006 World Cup.

d3o is an ideal material to use in protective sportswear, as it gives the optimum level of shock absorption with no compromise in terms of flexibility.

David Baxter, Product and Marketing Director, Sells, comments: We always involve professional goalkeepers in our product development and have had fantastic feedback from trials of the Contour d3o glove. We are delighted to making it available to all goalkeepers out there.

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