Anti-Shock Fabric

Anti-shock fabric has been in development for centuries, but only very recently had a significant breakthrough. The fabric is intended to form the basis of protective gear for those working in energy generation, such as at energy generation stations, or in public safety as weeders.   The fabric must be easy to move in but difficult to pierce, and be made entirely of nonconductive material. In addition to protection garments, it is also used to cover surfaces within energy stations to control the flow of electricity. Traditionally it was made with a blend of rubbers, waxes and leather, but a middle ground could not be found between being too vulnerable to tearing and too cumbersome to move easily in. Erring on the latter side for safety meant greater cost for worker safety and reduced working speed.   The new anti-shock fabric, still being tested, uses interlocking pieces of ultra-thin but highly durable dirivon clay, coated in a special layer synthesised from irongut ox hide leather and various rubbers, and coated in a hard but flexible wax. It is a fraction of the thickness of the traditional anti-shock fabric and has so far withstood all attempts to rip it and neutralised all electrical currents.   Making the industry safer is the first step to greater affordability. While electricity is widely used throughout the Mirror Lakes, its use is limited due to the running cost. Those who work in the industry are expensive to employ because of the risky nature of their jobs. The new anti-shock fabric has the potential to revolutionise the way electricity is generated and used.