Description & Features
Leave ski lacerations behind with VIX, the cutting-edge solution trusted by 65% of male and 38% of female World Cup athletes—including champions like Mikaela Shiffrin, River Radamus, and Marco Odermatt.
VIX sets the standard for cut protection with premium, high-performance leggings engineered for both comfort and safety. Crafted with Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), which is 15 times stronger than steel and 40% stronger than Kevlar, these leggings offer unparalleled protection against ski-related injuries while providing maximum flexibility and comfort. Designed using 3D knitting technology, VIX leggings are seamless, soft, and wear-resistant, ensuring a perfect fit even in joint areas. Tested and trusted by top racers, VIX is committed to eliminating lacerations in ski racing once and for all. Proudly US-based, VIX is redefining safety and comfort in the sport—no compromises.
Features
- Cut & Abrasion resistant base layer
- Unmatched Cut Protection: Made with Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), offering 15x the strength of steel and 40% stronger than Kevlar.
- Trusted by Top Athletes: Worn by 65% of male and 38% of female World Cup ski racers, including Mikaela Shiffrin, River Radamus, and Marco Odermatt.
- Seamless Comfort: 3D knitting technology eliminates traditional seams, ensuring a smooth, comfortable fit with no weak points.
- Flexible and Durable: Soft, flexible, and designed to move with your body, even in joint areas, for optimal performance.
- UV & Chemical Resistance: Stays intact against moisture, salt, and light exposure, offering long-lasting durability.
- US-Based Company: Proudly dedicated to eliminating ski lacerations and setting the new standard for protective gear in ski racing.
- Superior Comfort: Focused on providing the comfiest leggings for athletes, without sacrificing protection.
- Unisex Sizing
Technical Info
Testing
Uncompromising Protection. Superior Performance.
VIX's journey toward creating superior protection against ski lacerations began with extensive testing. They spent eight months developing, conducting, and analyzing tests, moving beyond standard methods like EN388 and ANSI, which failed to replicate real skiing conditions. In the pursuit, they discovered substantial variability in cut resistance among 220+ fabric samples. Most competitors' fabrics lasted only 5cm to 27cm against ski cuts, while only five out of 220 resisted cutting completely. They meticulously re-engineered one fabric from this small number to create VIX, tailored for ski racers' specific needs.
Cut Resistant Protection
Maximum Protection. Enhanced Comfort.
At VIX Protection, their guiding principle is "never compromise," a belief reflected in their cutting-edge technology. VIX prides itself on providing the most advanced cut-resistant leggings available. Their products guarantee the highest level of protection and an unmatched level of comfort—so comfortable that you'll forget you're wearing them. Additionally, their leggings offer complete coverage and ensure optimal warmth, even in temperatures as low as -15°C.
Materials
Peak Safety Standards. Geared for Superior Functionality.
VIX's dedication to top-tier quality in cut-resistant materials results in high production costs. They meticulously source materials from reputable companies with strict testing protocols. The core material, Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), surpasses steel's strength by 15 times and outperforms Kevlar by 40%. Unlike Kevlar, it offers UV and chemical resistance, remaining intact against moisture, salt, and light exposure. Their chosen UHMWPE supplier, though lesser-known, distinguishes itself with exceptional quality and consistency.
Construction
Revolutionary Safety. Engineered for Optimal Function.
During construction, ensuring both protection and comfort is paramount. VIX engineers their yarn and knit structure to be soft, flexible, and wearable on any body part, including joint areas. Tested by 15 top World Cup ski racers, their leggings offer excellent comfort and performance. The focus was on making more comfortable protective gear and creating the comfiest leggings available. Using 3D knitting technology, they have produced leggings that are incredibly comfortable and free of weak points, eliminating traditional seams.
