Natural silk protection outperforms foam

INO Armor®Silk Pillow technology was originally developed by a neurosurgeon and leading silk expert to replace traditional EPS foam inside cycling helmets. In independent third-party lab testing, Silk Pillow systems outperformed petroleum-based EPS helmet constructions under standard U.S. safety protocols. Lightweight, modular, and adaptable, our technology is designed for helmets, protective padding, packaging, and other high-impact applications.

Lab tested performance

  • A next-generation protection system engineered to absorb and distribute force more effectively than conventional foam
  • Patented silk-reinforced cocoon structures designed for lightweight, modular impact protection
  • One cocoon requires approximately 35–40 pounds of force to crush
  • An 18 × 18 cocoon matrix deflected only a few millimeters under 250 pounds of applied weight
  • Adaptable across helmets, sports padding, transport, and impact-critical applications
  • Combines patented silk structures with advanced biopolymers for high-performance protection
  • Made with natural materials and designed to be home compostable

    • Lightweight. Modular. Sustainable.

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