Graphene in Hunting and Outdoor Gear
Hunting and outdoor gear has to stay light, last through rough use and cope with cold, wet weather. Graphene is being researched and used across the outdoor industry as a small addition to fabrics, coatings, rubbers and composites. We supply graphene already dispersed in water, solvents and resins, so gear makers can test it in their own materials.
Where graphene is being explored in outdoor gear
- Apparel and insulation: graphene coatings and fibers can spread heat more evenly across a fabric. Some outdoor jackets and base layers already use graphene for this.
- Water and wear resistance: graphene in fabric coatings is studied for better barrier properties and abrasion resistance.
- Footwear: graphene-enhanced rubber has been used in commercial hiking and running shoe outsoles for grip and wear life.
- Composites: graphene in resins and fiber composites is studied for stiffer, tougher parts, such as bow limbs, arrow shafts, frames and cases, with the aim of saving weight.
- Coatings for metal gear: graphene coatings are researched for corrosion and scratch protection.
What we can and can't claim today
We don't yet publish test data for graphene in hunting or outdoor products, and we don't make claims about camouflage, temperature regulation or moisture wicking. Results depend on the base material, the graphene grade and how well it is dispersed, so every product needs its own testing.
Our verified results so far are in other materials: a 67% gain in concrete compressive strength at about a 1% dose in testing, up to 42% less wear and 26% higher weld load for a lubricant in independent testing at Univar's Houston lab, four graphene car care products developed with ITW for Rain-X and Black Magic (ITW case study), and graphene-integrated composites developed with AARG and evaluated with V50 ballistic testing (press release).
Related reading
- Graphene in textiles
- Graphene in fabric
- Graphene in consumer goods and sports equipment
- Graphene armor composites
Contact us to test graphene in your fabric, coating or composite.