What's new?

Background: Continuous fields of micro surfaces, exposed to flows of viscous fluids, can suffer from "pinning". Pinning occurs when viscous drag stops spreading of a fluid flowing across a field of micro pillars. The buildup of fluid can then flood the surface resulting in loss of wet grip. Hoowaki's team tackled this challenge.

Result: Grouping micro pillars into cluster arrays while leaving void space between the clusters achieves higher grip in the presence of fluids than a continuous array with the same size, shape and number of micro pillars. This is analogous to the tread pattern on a tire evacuating fluids so that the rubber stays in contact with the road.

• The importance of this discovery was recognized by the US patent office which granted patent 12,370,696 Gripping Surface for Manufactured Articles.
• This further expands Hoowaki's intellectual property of over 50 granted US and International patents.
• The results speak for themselves. Some comparison data is below.

Hoowaki MicroGrip™ Film Proven Performance

• Higher grip, thinner and lighter weight, comfortable, non-abrasive

Comparison to Common Products for Grip to Bare Hands and Feet

• Superior grip and comfort at a fraction of the thickness and weight
• Bonus Performance: clear or opaque, recyclable

To order for medical implanted device uses:

• Call Ralph Hulseman at Hoowaki 864 238-5631 ralphhulseman@hoowaki.com
• Call Mike Rudziensky at Symphony Medical Sales 410-736-0143 mike@symphonysales.com
• Call Derek Kidd at Principia Medical Sales 303-550-9899 derek@principiamed.com

To order for all other uses uses:

• Call Ralph Hulseman at Hoowaki 864 238-5631 ralphhulseman@hoowaki.com
• Call Pete Harrop at HB Dynamics at 248-417-6494 peteharrop@hoowaki.com