The UK-based developer of smart materials has secured a five-year global licence with OPRO to produce, market and sell a range of mouthguards for the sports market featuring its shock absorbing technology.
The new range, which has been co-developed using OPRO design technology and D3O’s impact protection materials, is the result of a 12-month product development programme.
“It is encouraging to see two UK companies working together to deliver quality, world leading technology,” Stuart Sawyer, CEO of D3O, says.
“The D3O OPRO range of mouthguards complement the protection solutions we are already providing for American Football players and further strengthens our offering and opportunities in new markets.”
OPRO is the official supplier of mouthguards to England Rugby, as well as a number of Premiership rugby teams and players, including the British Lions and England and Leicester Tigers player Manu Tuilagi.
“When I first experienced D3O and the properties and performance of its patented smart material, I was convinced their technology combined with OPRO could deliver something quite special as a solution,” Anthony Lovat, founder and managing director of OPRO, says.
“We have been committed to improving mouthguard protection for over 18 years and this new partnership is an exciting step in that journey.”
