Spray-On Glass

[VakarLajos 5]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/...ng-1885158.html

Yeah, I'm a hockey geek. This thing can revolutionize aspects of health care and all that comes to my mind is, how can it be used on hockey equipment?

The secret of liquid glass is that it forms an ultra-thin film between 15 and 30 molecules thick – about 500 times thinner than human hair. On this nanoscale – a few millionths of a millimetre thick – liquid glass turns into a highly flexible invisible barrier that repels water, dirt and bacteria, yet is resistant to heat, acids and UV radiation but remains "breathable".

Imagine no more staph infections?! No more glove funk!

I would imagine the technology is much to expensive right now, but if it was ever to come to consumers as a spray.....drool

Eventually I'm sure one equipment manufacturer is going to try and get the license for this to use on their equipment. Definitely going to have more success than Fury. hehe

If I'm running a locker room the first thing I'd do is spray it all down with this.

[bostonjuniorblackhawks 1]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/...ng-1885158.html

Yeah, I'm a hockey geek. This thing can revolutionize aspects of health care and all that comes to my mind is, how can it be used on hockey equipment?

The secret of liquid glass is that it forms an ultra-thin film between 15 and 30 molecules thick – about 500 times thinner than human hair. On this nanoscale – a few millionths of a millimetre thick – liquid glass turns into a highly flexible invisible barrier that repels water, dirt and bacteria, yet is resistant to heat, acids and UV radiation but remains "breathable".

Imagine no more staph infections?! No more glove funk!

I would imagine the technology is much to expensive right now, but if it was ever to come to consumers as a spray.....drool

Eventually I'm sure one equipment manufacturer is going to try and get the license for this to use on their equipment. Definitely going to have more success than Fury. hehe

If I'm running a locker room the first thing I'd do is spray it all down with this.

interesting. My hands smell from my gloves long after I take them off.

[Chadd 916]

I saw that link on Fark the other day and I thought it was really interesting. Imagine cages that never rust.

[VakarLajos 5]

Hardware that would never rust would be a god-send.

Also can't wait to see when/how bullet-proof fabrics are incorporated into equipment. Definitely a number of years away still, but interesting.

[J22 0]

While this sounds like one of the coolest inventions ever and would do wonders to improve the cleanliness and lifespan of gear, where does the sweat go if you waterproof everything? I am just imagining what my feet or hands would look like if i were to play with waterproof skates or gloves.

[VakarLajos 5]

just wondering if this was similar to what Reebok was/is using on the Edge jerseys that caused the sweat to pool in the gloves and skates.

[Wolfpack_1986 154]

Hardware that would never rust would be a god-send.

Also can't wait to see when/how bullet-proof fabrics are incorporated into equipment. Definitely a number of years away still, but interesting.

? what do you mean...

sticks have some aramids in there...

those itech slice-protection- compression mock turtle-neck thingys... kevlar on the wrists and neck.

what are you hoping for? because it isnt going to make for a great chest protector...

[VakarLajos 5]

was reading about materials that are the thickness of a t-shirt but become rigid when struck with a hard blow, then return to their original form. forget the technical name for it.

[Quintin 16]

Impact gel?

[Chadd 916]

was reading about materials that are the thickness of a t-shirt but become rigid when struck with a hard blow, then return to their original form. forget the technical name for it.

Like the d3o stuff?

[VakarLajos 5]

i believe that's it.

[Wolfpack_1986 154]

yeah, but it's not exactly practical in a hockey application... mission looked into it. AFAIK, it's not used in bullet proof vests either. only "practical" application that comes to mind is in spandex suits for skiers

[cptjeff 0]

I saw that link on Fark the other day and I thought it was really interesting. Imagine cages that never rust.

Chadd, what's your handle on Fark?

As for the topic, I certainly can't see it being used on say, shoulders and shin pads, as it would prevent them from wicking away sweat and you would wind up with sweat pooled in skates and gloves. Reebok learned not to do that the hard way. But coatings for cages, and on helmets to keep them shiny I could see. It could also make a nice cheap coating to keep the steel on skates from rusting, at least on the sides. Not an issue for those of us who take care of their stuff, but a selling point for the guys who just throw 'em in the bag and sharpen twice a year.

I certainly think the bigger application is the one for cleaning- put this stuff all over locker rooms, locker room toilets and showers, water bottles that are often not cleaned...

Also, without reading into too much detail, how durable is this stuff? Because it could be a cheap and lightweight way to keep graphics on sticks looking pristine, if that's important to you.

[hwalt77 0]

yeah, but it's not exactly practical in a hockey application... mission looked into it. AFAIK, it's not used in bullet proof vests either. only "practical" application that comes to mind is in spandex suits for skiers

It is currently being used in lacrosse gloves for protection on the back of the hand in the new STX K18 line. I believe it is also on the sternum of some of the chest pads too from the same line.

If it is being used for lacrosse gloves, I'm sure it could be applied to a hockey glove.