Extreme weather sports and expeditions demand high performance clothing that is lightweight, rugged and comfortable. As well as providing freedom of movement, insulation and protection against extreme cold weather conditions.

By exploiting the superb thermal insulating material qualities of Neoprene and counteracting the discomfort traditionally caused by sweat and overheating, Stomatex® manages the body's natural moisture, regulates optimum temperature and provides protection from severe wind, rain, sleet and snow.

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By balancing thermal comfort and water protection during extended periods of strenuous physical activity, Stomatex® responds to the individual needs of the wearer by regulating temperature control and absorbing, storing and releasing excess body heat and perspiration as required.

And for those operating in adverse and extreme wet environments including full immersion, Stomatex® offers unparalleled performance, working as hard as you to provide the necessary standards of insulation, water-resistance, safety and comfort.

Constant wear survival suits

Thermal underwear

Flight suits

Combat/military clothing

Rescue services (police, lifeboat, mountain rescue, fire)

Cold store

Marine services

The unique strength, flexibility and insulation of Neoprene make Stomatex® an ideal component in the design and manufacture of contour garments and apparel where close fit and efficient thermal insulation is essential.

It is used in water sports as a full wetsuit, balancing heat retention by creating a thermal underwear comfort zone within the suit which prevents overheating when out of the water and keeping the wearer warm when immersed.

Stomatex® is widely used in acclimatisation suits, allowing athletes to prepare efficiently and comfortably in hot and humid climates. These suits provide artificial physiological conditions to promote improved cardio-vascular activity and consequent improved conditioning of the athlete.

The use of orthopaedic bandages and sports supports in the treatment of muscle, ligament and joint strains and the management of long-term chronic conditions is widely recognised throughout sports medicine.

By stimulating the vasodilatation of blood vessels and improving blood flow to the affected area, Stomatex® based materials provide significant advantages over traditional Neoprene-based elasticated supports.

Unlike traditional bandages and supports, Stomatex® supports can simultaneously expel excess perspiration, deliver self-regulated therapeutic heat and optimum compressive support to the injury, allowing them to be worn for extended periods of time.

Sports injuries (post 24-hours)

Back pain

Chronic long-term injuries

Chronic degenerative conditions

Splints

While providing sufficient warmth, dryness and protection, the limited space within traditional high-performance boots excludes the efficient use of many insulating mediums in inhospitable environments and terrains where warmth, durability and flexibility are of paramount importance.

The use of conventional foam-based materials results in build-up of perspiration, dampness and the loss of thermal insulation. Stomatex® maintains a high standard of thermo physiological comfort, temperature control.

If not monitored effectively, long-term patient care can be seriously compromised through the tissue damage caused by compression during long periods of inactivity. Stomatex® can be used in seating and bedding to reduce the discomfort often experienced by those who are incapacitated whether in a bed or wheelchair.

The unique design and physical properties of Stomatex® can promote improved blood circulation, while allowing excess perspiration to be removed and keeping pressure against the patient’s skin at a level below capillary occlusion. This helps to prevent the formation of bedsores, accelerates the healing of existing wounds and allows care to be provided without the need to sacrifice one therapy for another.

Like the leaves which first inspired its development, Stomatex® is discovering innovative uses in the natural world. Used as a ground cover blanket, its catalytic properties promote accelerated germination rates, reduce the water requirement and increase the development of shoots during the first five days of growth.

Although research is still in its infancy, Stomatex® is destined to play a fundamental and wider role in the future of agriculture in dry, arid environments such as those experienced in the developing world.

The unique physiological properties of Stomatex® have been widely adopted throughout equestrianism, particularly in the design and manufacture of modern saddle pads and flatwork, training and mud fever boots.

While providing ample support to the horse's limbs and optimum protection against over reach and abrasions, Stomatex's® flexibility allows the animal to move freely without any feeling of restriction.

Its highly breathable structure ensures that the horse's skin temperature remains stable throughout all levels of activity. It also keeps the horse's legs clean and dry when active in muddy conditions, so protecting against mud fever.

Stomatex® has also been used in the research and development of a padded blanket which when placed under the saddle protects the horse from the stresses placed on its back by the rider - a common cause of skin abrasion and resulting infection.

The unique 3D form of Stomatex® has also started to grace the fashion world. By exploiting its natural flexibility, designers are increasingly recognising the diversity Stomatex® offers to a range of concepts including high-street fashion, sportswear, stage costumes, handbags, luggage and other apparel and ancillary items.

Available in a range of different colors, Stomatex® can also be used in costume design for television, film and theatre. The cast of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' was grateful for the warmth provided on set by tailor-made Stomatex® thermal undergarments.

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A number of other areas and uses are currently under development or being researched. These include:

A fitness suit which carries in-built adjustable weights to replicate the principles of resistance training for the treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.

A range of magnotherapy shoe insoles.

A coat to keep pigs protected and comfortable in adverse weather conditions.