2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Ningkai Impact Pants

Entrant Company

Li Ning (China) Sports Goods Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Baby, Kids & Children Products

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

Designed specifically for young basketball players, the NingKai impact-resistant pants integrate ergonomic principles with pangolin-scale-inspired bionic protection technology, utilizing supercritical materials to provide exceptional protective support. The product aims to offer robust shock protection for young athletes while maintaining flexibility, ensuring effective knee and hip protection during intense movements and minimizing the risk of injury. Ideal for both training and competition, the Ningkai impact pants offer young athletes a perfect balance of safety and performance.

Engineered with innovative 3D compression technology, the Ningkai impact pants deliver precision knee protection, seamlessly contouring the joint’s flex-and-extend curve. Paired with silicone anti-slip strips, they provide graduated compression for a secure, non-slip fit, minimizing knee injury risks during intense movements. Drawing on the bionic design of pangolin scales and optimized with ergonomic data, the protective structure ensures robust impact resistance while preserving joint flexibility and unrestricted mobility. The NingKai impact-resistant pants utilize supercritical material as an internal filling structure, an innovative material that combines superior cushioning with eco-conscious design, delivering exceptional impact absorption and rebound performance. Compared to traditional protective materials, supercritical material excels in buffering efficiency and lightweight construction, effectively mitigating impact forces during intense play while preserving athletic flexibility. Its production process is more environmentally friendly, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainable development. Infused with bionic innovation inspired by pangolin scales, the Ningkai impact pants feature a zoned, high-conformity protective structure that delivers robust defense while preserving joint mobility. Their aesthetic, rooted in ancient Chinese armor, embodies strength and guardianship, igniting confidence and on-court presence in young athletes. By fusing cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology, these pants offer exceptional protection, perfectly balancing the flexibility and power demanded by basketball players.

The Ningkai impact pants are made with quick-drying, antibacterial fabric, offering a lightweight design that ensures comfort during long periods of wear and suits athletes of various body types. Their advanced bionic structure and 3D compression technology provide robust impact resistance while ensuring supreme mobility, eliminating the bulk or fragility of traditional protective gear. Precision-engineered silicone anti-slip strips guarantee a secure, non-slip fit, preventing injuries from slippage or improper alignment.

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