Vega and BASF unveiled a concept helmet which showcases innovative material solutions and designs for motorcyclists’ safety, comfort, and functionality. In collaborating on the project, Vega and BASF considered the critical concerns of riders, such as a lighter weight helmet and ample ventilation for greater comfort and safety. 

Vega and BASF co-created a concept helmet.

BASF’s portfolio of advanced material solutions inspired and accelerated the creation of the concept helmet:

• Infinergy E-TPU for the outer layer of the helmet interior provides good damping performance.

• Elastollan TPU for the bottom ribs and soft pad over the Bluetooth provides a smooth surface, and soft-touch yet possesses good wear and tear performance. When applied as a paint protection film and striking Electroluminescent (EL) strip light, Elastollan offers good transparency, scratch resistance, and durability.

• Ultramid PA for the outer shell, breath guard cover, and carabiner assembly provide good impact resistance and mechanical performance.

• Ultraform POM for gears and other components possess good sliding characteristics and dimensional stability.

• Ultradur PBT for front air vent, assembly dust pocket & filter body provides good flowability, aesthetics, and weatherability (outdoor durability).

The Creation Center, BASF’s dedicated touch-point inspiring creative solutions, BASF designers, engineers, and simulation experts also support customers such as Vega in the early product development phase, from design conceptualization to technical specification, material testing, prototyping, validation, marketing, and launch.

For the concept helmet, the Creation Center teamed up with Vega and Elephant Design, an industrial design agency, to develop a design solution that fulfilled the helmet co-creation design requirements related to style, safety, comfort, and functionality.

“Our co-creations projects, such as the concept helmet, demonstrate how successful collaboration along the entire value chain can better serve market needs,” said Marilyn Lye, Vice President, Business Management Industrial, Performance Materials Asia Pacific, BASF.

“Together with BASF, we are moving forward with our mission of exploring new frontiers in helmet technology and material innovation and safety through functional and creative design with BASF,” mentioned Uttam Chandak, Director, Research & Development, Vega Auto Accessories Pvt Limited, Belgaum.

India is the world’s biggest two-wheeler market and accordingly for scooter and motorcycle helmets. There are 20 Million two-wheelers sold annually and more than 250 Million two-wheelers plying on Indian roads.

Vega and BASF unveiled a concept helmet which showcases innovative material solutions and designs for motorcyclists’ safety, comfort, and functionality. In collaborating on the project, Vega and BASF considered the critical concerns of riders, such as a lighter weight helmet and ample ventilation for greater comfort and safety. 

Vega and BASF co-created a concept helmet.

BASF’s portfolio of advanced material solutions inspired and accelerated the creation of the concept helmet:

• Infinergy E-TPU for the outer layer of the helmet interior provides good damping performance.

• Elastollan TPU for the bottom ribs and soft pad over the Bluetooth provides a smooth surface, and soft-touch yet possesses good wear and tear performance. When applied as a paint protection film and striking Electroluminescent (EL) strip light, Elastollan offers good transparency, scratch resistance, and durability.

• Ultramid PA for the outer shell, breath guard cover, and carabiner assembly provide good impact resistance and mechanical performance.

• Ultraform POM for gears and other components possess good sliding characteristics and dimensional stability.

• Ultradur PBT for front air vent, assembly dust pocket & filter body provides good flowability, aesthetics, and weatherability (outdoor durability).

The Creation Center, BASF’s dedicated touch-point inspiring creative solutions, BASF designers, engineers, and simulation experts also support customers such as Vega in the early product development phase, from design conceptualization to technical specification, material testing, prototyping, validation, marketing, and launch.

For the concept helmet, the Creation Center teamed up with Vega and Elephant Design, an industrial design agency, to develop a design solution that fulfilled the helmet co-creation design requirements related to style, safety, comfort, and functionality.

“Our co-creations projects, such as the concept helmet, demonstrate how successful collaboration along the entire value chain can better serve market needs,” said Marilyn Lye, Vice President, Business Management Industrial, Performance Materials Asia Pacific, BASF.

“Together with BASF, we are moving forward with our mission of exploring new frontiers in helmet technology and material innovation and safety through functional and creative design with BASF,” mentioned Uttam Chandak, Director, Research & Development, Vega Auto Accessories Pvt Limited, Belgaum.

India is the world’s biggest two-wheeler market and accordingly for scooter and motorcycle helmets. There are 20 Million two-wheelers sold annually and more than 250 Million two-wheelers plying on Indian roads.