SPEEDO c has developed a high tech swimsuit, SPEEDO c Fastskintm, based on the hydrodynamic properties of sharkskin. Modeling the Fastskintm on attributes found in nature is an example of biomimesis...a mimic of natural biology.
Sharkskin is covered with tooth-like scales called 'denticles.' The denticles reduce the friction or drag of the water as the shark swims. The SPEEDO c Fastskintm mimics the sharkskin with drag-reducing grooves.
Sharkskin is covered with tooth-like scales called 'denticles.' The denticles reduce the friction or drag of the water as the shark swims. The SPEEDO c Fastskintm mimics the sharkskin with drag-reducing grooves.
The SPEEDO c Fastskintm suit is customized for peak
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