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Fans watching Michael Phelps and other U.S. swimmers win an ever-increasing number of gold medals can t help but notice their striking full-body LZR Racer suits. They aren t just for looks. Co. says swimmers wearing them increase their efficiency by up to 5% thanks to low in-water drag.
The suits special nylon/spandex fabric is the product of a four-year collaboration between Co. and Partner, an Italian textile manufacturer. Partner used a cold plasma treatment it calls to cut the fabric s water absorption. Co. then ultrasonically "welds" polyurethane panels strategically onto the fabric to further trim resistance. According to Co., the combination reduces drag by 38% compared with conventional nylon/spandex suits.
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