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1 April 2009
The lastest ski accessories offer instant responses to temperature and visibility changes. Ski helmets are becoming increasingly common for adults, as well as children, and as a result of increasing legislation, are soon expected to become as commonplace as those worn by cyclists. While their primary function is crash protection, leading companies such as Germany's Uvex are applying the latest smart textile technologies to ensure the interiors of the latest helmets have enhanced comfort.