the science behind the tape
How does the best athletic tape, Ooblock™ crush old-school athletic tape?
the science behind the tape
How does the best athletic tape, Ooblock™ crush old-school athletic tape?
Nanotechnology-enhanced fabric
It protects against sudden impacts—just like next-generation military body armor. Here's how it works:
Ooblock™ is bonded with Shear Thickening Fluid (STF™)—a substance that’s a cross between liquid and solid.
At rest, STF™ nano-particles float freely, remaining flexible. But with force—like sudden twists or impacts—STF™ nano-particles lock together in hydroclusters, forming a stiff molecular wall that disperses force and braces the impact zone.
OOBLOCK™ UNDER FORCE
Ooblock™ at rest
Stiffened molecular wall provides brace-like protection
Free floating molecules offer maximum flexibility
What Will It Do for Me?
The greater the force on your Ooblock™-taped joint—the stronger the brace-like protection. And the hydroclusters disperse within a millisecond—so no flexibility is lost, but the protective reaction is always ready for the next play.
Independent Testing
You can’t rattle the Ooblock™ athlete—independent testing proves it
Independent Testing
You can’t rattle the Ooblock™ athlete—independent testing proves it
The bigger the hit—the better the protection
Ooblock™ Athletic Tape reduces impact like regular tape for small forces.
But as forces increase in intensity, regular tape becomes ineffective.
Conversely, Ooblock™ dramatically multiplies in effectiveness as the hits get harder.
Increased vibration resistance—enhanced joint stability
Third party testing shows the anti-vibration properties of Ooblock™ Athletic Tape compared to standard tape.
Ooblock™ shock protection performs 2X better on average.
Less shock means increased stability for taped joints.
Ooblock isn’t bullet proof
But it was inspired by next-gen military body armor
Ooblock isn’t bullet proof
But it was inspired by next-gen military body armor
THE NEXT LEVEL OF PROTECTION
Kevlar® treated with Shear Thickening Fluid (STF™) can stop bullets up to 3.5X more effectively than plain Kevlar®.
Only 4 layers of STF™-treated Kevlar® offered the same protection as 14 layers of untreated Kevlar®—without any reduction in material flexibility.1,2
Treated Kevlar after impact from a bullet
Photo by US Army/Photographer Sgt. Lorie Jewell
Ooblock™ is an innovative, scientifically grounded and combat-tough tool for athletes to prevent joint injuries and ankle sprains.
Try it for yourself. Still have questions? Check out the FAQ.
1. http://science.howstuffworks.com/liquid-body-armor1.htm | 2. http://dujs.dartmouth.edu/fall-2013/liquid-body-armor#.VLa0WCvF-ZA