Known as the world’s toughest wallpaper, X-Flex is a new type of wallpaper that is easily stronger then most building walls upon which it resides. Developed by Berry Plastics and the US Army Corps of Engineers, X-Flex can be used in any area prone to blast damage including national airports and chemical plants. In fact, the US military is seriously looking at redecorating military bases with this wallpaper to protect military personnel stationed at army bases overseas.
The strength of X-Flex comes from it’s building material which is Kevlar-tye sheets that are sandwiched between a layer of elastic polymer wrap. Application of the protective sheets couldn’t be easier and consists of removing the sticky backs and rolling it onto the wall while fastening the edges. An entire room can be done in under an hour.
Check out the below video of this device in action.
Best Of What’s New 2009: Bombproof Wallpaper Test from PopSci.com on Vimeo.
For those interested, there is even talk about a civilian version being released but until that’s official, I guess we’ll just have to rely on bulletproof clothing and handkerchiefs for added safety.
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