{"id":7255,"date":"2026-07-20T17:20:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T17:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robertoriccidesigns.com\/technologies\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T18:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T18:45:12","slug":"technologies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/robertoriccidesigns.com\/en\/technologies\/","title":{"rendered":"Technologies"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Watersports Technologies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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HYDRO & AERO EFFICIENCY<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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SHAPES ENGINEERED TO MOVE THROUGH WATER AND AIR<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Efficiency begins with understanding the forces acting on equipment. Profiles, rockers, outlines, volumes, sections and surfaces are engineered to reduce drag and transform water and wind into speed, lift and control. <\/p>

Refined surfaces minimize turbulence, friction and energy loss, while optimized profiles and volume distribution generate stable, progressive lift for easier take-off and acceleration. Geometries are developed to remain predictable across changing speeds and conditions. <\/p>

The result is a seamless connection between form and function: less drag, greater efficiency, improved control and a more natural, fluid and continuous sense of glide.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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REDUCED WEIGHT, INCREASED RESPONSE<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our construction research follows a clear principle: reduce weight without compromising strength, stiffness or control. Optimized layups, targeted carbon and high-performance fibers, and differentiated-density cores place material only where needed.<\/p>

Controlled fibre distribution improves the weight-to-stiffness ratio while reducing mass and inertia. <\/p>

Lighter structures accelerate faster and respond more precisely to rider input, while localized reinforcements strengthen high-stress areas without unnecessary material.<\/p>

The result is a more efficient construction: less weight, greater durability, improved control and a more direct connection between rider, equipment and water.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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FLEX RESPONSE<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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DYNAMIC FLEX CONTROL<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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From our experience maximum performance is not about absolute stiffness, but controlled flex. Each product is engineered to store and release energy at the right moment and in the right direction. <\/p>

By combining materials with different elastic moduli, variable thicknesses and specific fiber orientations, we precisely tune flexibility, torsion and rebound.<\/p>

Targeted flex absorbs vibrations and adapts to changing conditions, while carbon and composite structures deliver faster elastic response. Progressive stiffness distribution prevents abrupt reactions, improving precision, control and predictability. <\/p>

The result is a dynamic structure that works with the rider, transforming flex into performance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Clothing Technologies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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FABRIC AND GARMENT WEIGHT\n<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our goal is to reduce fabric and garment weight without compromising performance. Ultra-light 3-layer constructions optimize every component for maximum efficiency, combining membranes, backings and outer surfaces into a single responsive structure. <\/p>

Reduced mass improves comfort and freedom of movement while maintaining mechanical strength and protection from cold, wind and water. Optimized layering also enhances thermal efficiency, creating a more precise internal microclimate. <\/p>

Less weight delivers greater mobility, comfort and smarter protection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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LGL<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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LASER GLUE LOCK TECHNOLOGY<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We have always developed an evolutionary construction approach inspired by our wetsuit technology: bonding materials without stitching.<\/p>

With LGL, glue bonding and laser cutting replace traditional seams, creating linear, minimal and continuous structures. This process is applied to trousers, overshirts, jackets and accessories, where every junction becomes an integral part of the material itself. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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KNITWEAR<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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NEW STRUCTURES, NEW SENSATIONS<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our knitwear evolves by transforming traditional materials into technical, contemporary surfaces with greater comfort and durability. Iconic knit stitches are reinterpreted through advanced processes, from Techno Wash Velvet and Velvet Chenille down jackets to technical cashmere-wool blends and Alpaca variants. <\/p>

Each yarn is engineered to deliver volume, tactility and reliable performance. Noble fibers such as Alpaca, wool and cashmere add softness, visual clarity and a refined contemporary character, fully aligned with our distinctive techno-minimal aesthetic. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We keep refining yarn structures and finishing techniques to create a softer, more uniform and instantly comfortable hand feel.<\/p>

Research focuses on finer, more compact yarns, next-generation soft-touch finishes that bring technical fabrics closer to natural materials, and constructions that preserve softness and cohesion after extended use and washing.<\/p>

The result is a textile system combining sensory quality with technical performance, enhancing tactile perception, freedom of movement, visual cleanliness and perceived garment quality. Hand feel becomes not only softness, but also function, response and durability. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Watersports Technologies HYDRO & AERO EFFICIENCY SHAPES ENGINEERED TO MOVE THROUGH WATER AND AIR Efficiency begins with understanding the forces acting on equipment. Profiles, rockers, outlines, volumes, sections and surfaces are engineered to reduce drag and transform water and wind into speed, lift and control. 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