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Flaming good protection: Fire-resistant fabric ignites success of S.L. company

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Wow | 8:27 a.m. March 23, 2008
Can I just say that stuff sounds "stinkin' AWESOME"!!! :)
Thanks Chapman Innovation | 1:36 p.m. March 23, 2008
As an amateur race car driver I am always looking for safety enhancements. When I found CarbonX I was shocked when I did personal testing on the fabric. Yes, I tried to light it on fire with a constant direct flame. Tried is the operative word. CarbonX is amazing. It was a lot of fun to show my wife and other drivers the difference between CarbonX and a 100% Cotton T Shirt. All of my fabric equipment is being changed out to Carbon X as well as my teammates. I am thrilled that Oakley is making a suit now! With all of the factors that can happen in a racing environment, CarbonX diminishes a big concern. Sounds like an advertisement? No, I am just a very satisfied customer that is hoping to never put the product to use in a real environment and proud it is made in Utah.

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Tyler Thatcher of Chapman Innovation holds products made out of CarbonX, a fire- and heat-resistant blend of fibers that is used inside helmets, gloves and shoes for race-car drivers, soldiers and firefighters.

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