Bulletproof chainmail? Next-gen fabric stiffens on demand

Description

Materials that change their properties in response to certain stimuli could come to occupy a valuable space in many fields, ranging from robotics, to medical care, to advanced aircraft. A new example of this type of shape-shifting technology is modeled on ancient chain mail armor, enabling it to swiftly switch from flexible to stiff thanks to carefully arranged interlocking particles.

This would hurt like fuck to be hit with NEWATLAS COM Bulletproof chainmail? Next-gen I LEARN MORE fabric stiffens on demand - iFunny Brazil

Penny-Wise Perfection Lady Knight Silver Medieval Armor Chain Mail Stock Photo by ©Ravven 340332200, chain mail

Armor

Chain mail gorget with padded – Master Uley, Chain Mail

Chain mail gorget with padded – Master Uley, Chain Mail

Penny-Wise Perfection Lady Knight Silver Medieval Armor Chain Mail Stock Photo by ©Ravven 340332200, chain mail

Bulletproof chainmail? Next-gen fabric stiffens on demand

Image of Historical reenactment: Templar knight with sword and chain mail, 13th, Chain Mail

Penny-Wise Perfection Lady Knight Silver Medieval Armor Chain Mail Stock Photo by ©Ravven 340332200, chain mail

This would hurt like fuck to be hit with NEWATLAS COM Bulletproof chainmail? Next-gen I LEARN MORE fabric stiffens on demand - iFunny Brazil

Chain mail gorget with padded – Master Uley, Chain Mail

Medieval Knight Silver Eyes Chainmail Coif Armor Hood Battle Ready Chain Mail Renaissance Viking LARP Costume, Chain Mail

Medieval Knight Silver Eyes Chainmail Coif Armor Hood Battle Ready Chain Mail Renaissance Viking LARP Costume, Chain Mail

Armor