NASA helped develop a line of polymer textiles for use in spacesuits and vehicles that is now used in numerous firefighting, military, motor sports and other applications.
NASA helped develop a line of polymer textiles for use in spacesuits and vehicles. Dubbed PBI, the heat- and flame-resistant fiber is now used in numerous firefighting, military, motor sports and other applications.
Read more: http://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2008/ps_3.html
Image credit: PBI Performance Inc.