SHELLMET, the helmet protecting heads and the earth

Could shells, which used to protect from outside enemies, be transformed into something that protects people's lives?

Shellmet upcycles scallop shells that would have otherwise been discarded. In addition, by using bioplastic “Shellstic” made from scallop shells as raw material, CO2 emissions are reduced by approximately 50%, making the helmet environmentally friendly. Based on the idea of biomimicry, Shellmet incorporates a special rib structure in its design that mimics the structure of scallops, which are part of the material. As a result, we have achieved a strength approximately 33% greater than normal.

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