EvoShield

EvoShield

Company type	Brand
Industry	Sporting goods
Founded	2006
Headquarters	United States
Products	Protective equipment (wrist guards, elbow pads, rib and heart protectors), collegiate uniforms
Parent	Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

EvoShield is a United States-based brand that focuses on protective equipment, offering products such as wrist guards, elbow pads, and rib and heart protectors designed for sports including baseball, gridiron football, lacrosse, and softball.

The brand is known for its patented "Gel-to-Shell" innovation—a material that transitions from a pliable, soft state to a rigid protective shell when exposed to air. In October 2016, EvoShield became part of Wilson Sporting Goods Co., which operates under the umbrella of Amer Sports Corporation. Wilson produces and distributes premium gloves, bats, apparel, uniforms, protective gear, accessories, and training tools through various brands like Wilson Ball Glove, Louisville Slugger, DeMarini, and ATEC. Within Wilson’s baseball and softball division, EvoShield continues to be promoted as an independent brand.

History

EvoShield originated in 2006 under the name All Sports Armour. Its foundation was built on the combined expertise of a chemist, a cardiologist, and former collegiate and professional athletes. After dedicating two years to research and development, the company introduced its impact-absorbing protective gear in 2007. These products are available at prominent retailers such as Dick's Sporting Goods, Hibbett Sports, Sport Chalet, and Academy Sports and Outdoors.

In October 2024, EvoShield expanded into collegiate uniform production by collaborating with the University of Virginia baseball team to create NCAA baseball uniforms.

Additionally, EvoShield provides uniforms for teams participating in Banana Ball.

Technology

EvoShield’s protective components are crafted from a distinctive porous composite that hardens upon contact with air, allowing the gear to conform precisely to an athlete’s body for personalized protection. The gel-like material is initially soft and malleable but begins solidifying within minutes after removal from its sealed packaging, reaching full rigidity approximately 20–30 minutes later.

Testing focused on impact deformation reveals that EvoShield’s products disperse force more efficiently than typical materials such as EVA foam or hard plastic. Specifically, these assessments measure backface deformation—the extent of backward displacement on the inside surface of protective equipment—where EvoShield consistently meets the NIJ standard limit of 44 mm.

Bibliography

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