Can adhesives support the evolution of sports competitions?
Adhesives help athletes to improve their performance from various facets.
The Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will begin at the end of July 2024, and champions will be determined in over 800 events. Even people who don't normally watch sports will find themselves cheering for their country’s representatives and feeling happy when they win medals.
Sports and Adhesives
Have you ever thought about the connection between sports that involve physical activity and adhesives from the chemical field? They may seem completely unrelated at first, but actually, adhesives play a role behind the scenes to support hard-working athletes. This is because adhesives are actually used in a variety of sportswear and athletic equipment.
This article will introduce some applications of adhesives in sports.
Tennis:
String filament impregnation, ball core bonding, shuttlecock feather/cork bonding
Baseball:
Shock-absorbing liner and flap bonding for helmets, yarn-wrapped ball / cowhide leather bonding
Climbing:
Fixing holds with screws
Skateboarding:
Lamination of deck plywood
Sailing:
Boat hull bonding
Golf:
Shaft and head bonding
Archery:
Arrow point bonding, fixing bow parts
Cycling:
Saddle leather / urethane pad bonding, handlebar/grip bonding, crank part bonding and fixing
Wheelchair:
Seat leatherponge bonding, tire/bolt bonding
Prosthetic leg:
Socket/adapter fixing
Sportswear:
Fabric joint bonding
Footwear:
Upper/sole bonding, shock absorption
“You can always become better.” – Tiger Woods
Of course athletes need to work hard in order to improve their abilities, but sportswear and athletic equipment have also been evolving daily, and they can certainly help achieve better performance. Sporting goods manufacturers work hard every day to develop clothing and equipment that will help athletes achieve 100% of their potential. Isn’t that exciting to think about?
By meeting the needs of these manufacturers, ThreeBond contributes, albeit indirectly, to improving athletes' performance. For example, various adhesives are used in sporting goods and equipment to reduce weight, to improve functionality and durability, and to ensure that athletes can practice and compete safely.
ThreeBond manufactures adhesives that are indispensable for manufacturing, but it’s not always easy to keep up with the requirements of sporting goods manufacturers and other customers. Just as athletes have to train physically and practice their skills from day to day in order to achieve peak performance, ThreeBond must spare no effort in its corporate endeavors so it can continue to contribute to society through new technologies.
When you’re cheering on the athletes in the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, try to pay attention to the materials of clothing and athletic equipment and how it is made. You might enjoy it even more.
We wish all the athletes the best of luck!