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Feature: Leisure & Sports.
Rounder than ever before
adidas and Bayer MaterialScience team up to develop the FIFA World Cup ball for the biggest sports event of 2006
adidas and Bayer MaterialScience team up to develop the FIFA World Cup ball for the biggest sports event of 2006
In great shape
With polyurethane materials from Bayer MaterialScience and Power Balance Technology, the sports goods manufacturer adidas is making high-tech soccer balls fly.
With polyurethane materials from Bayer MaterialScience and Power Balance Technology, the sports goods manufacturer adidas is making high-tech soccer balls fly.
On the goal trail with diving mask, snorkel, fins and stick
Thanks to a newly-developed puck using thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) from Bayer MaterialScience underwater hockey is set to gain in dynamism, precision and variety.
Thanks to a newly-developed puck using thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) from Bayer MaterialScience underwater hockey is set to gain in dynamism, precision and variety.
Makrolon® lines up for the start of the Olympics
A polycarbonate roof tops the Olympic Stadium in Athens. The structure of the arena is itself Olympic, and is regarded as an architectural wonder. It is not only the biggest stadium roof in the world, it is also the largest transparent roof ever built.
A polycarbonate roof tops the Olympic Stadium in Athens. The structure of the arena is itself Olympic, and is regarded as an architectural wonder. It is not only the biggest stadium roof in the world, it is also the largest transparent roof ever built.
With a sandwich on the road
Body parts made of polyurethane composites in motorhomes. The rear end of its newest vehicle generation is made of a lightweight but very strong sandwich composite element.
Body parts made of polyurethane composites in motorhomes. The rear end of its newest vehicle generation is made of a lightweight but very strong sandwich composite element.
Guaranteed comfort in a high-tech saddle
In the Lookin 3D saddle of Selle Royal S.p.A. a three-layer polyurethane sandwich features maximum comfort. In addition to the proven Royalgel® product, it also contains two layers of Bayflex® foam made from raw materials supplied by Bayer MaterialScience.
In the Lookin 3D saddle of Selle Royal S.p.A. a three-layer polyurethane sandwich features maximum comfort. In addition to the proven Royalgel® product, it also contains two layers of Bayflex® foam made from raw materials supplied by Bayer MaterialScience.
A kayak in a rucksack
Travel light – with folding kayaks from FirstLightKayaks. With one of these in your rucksack, you can walk easily, upright and with a spring in your step. The boat-skin made of high-tech plastic is light and very tough.
Travel light – with folding kayaks from FirstLightKayaks. With one of these in your rucksack, you can walk easily, upright and with a spring in your step. The boat-skin made of high-tech plastic is light and very tough.
Polymers and Sports
A brief excursion through sports halls, ski resorts and sports stadia proves: Without polymers, sports would come to a virtual standstill.
A brief excursion through sports halls, ski resorts and sports stadia proves: Without polymers, sports would come to a virtual standstill.
Lightweight polyurethane foams protect motorcyclists without restricting their movement
Motorcyclists must be able to adequately protect themselves in the event of accidents. And they shouldn’t rely solely on wearing a helmet. If it really comes to the crunch, leather gear with inconspicuous protective padding will play a key role in helping to prevent serious injury.
Motorcyclists must be able to adequately protect themselves in the event of accidents. And they shouldn’t rely solely on wearing a helmet. If it really comes to the crunch, leather gear with inconspicuous protective padding will play a key role in helping to prevent serious injury.
Plenty of light and plenty of soccer
The plastics Makrolon® and Durethan® provide high-quality lighting, roofing and seating.
The plastics Makrolon® and Durethan® provide high-quality lighting, roofing and seating.
"Skate naked if you want, but never without a helmet"
It could theoretically be so easy: gliding along as if on ice-skates, hair flying in the wind, speed, speed, speed. But there's a catch: unfortunately, not all skaters' dreams end on the victory podium. Some also lead straight to the hospital.
It could theoretically be so easy: gliding along as if on ice-skates, hair flying in the wind, speed, speed, speed. But there's a catch: unfortunately, not all skaters' dreams end on the victory podium. Some also lead straight to the hospital.
