1991
SLIDERS FOR FOOT PROTECTION
The first metal sliders for boots appeared.
1992
FOURTH GENERATION KNEE SLIDERS
Knee sliders evolved further to reach their present shape.
1993
D-TEC®
The Dainese Technology Centre (D-TEC®) is created, an R&D technical centre for the study of protective technology and the development of products for the market.
1994
NO IMPACT
The No Impact division was formed to bring Dainese know-how to other sports: mtb, snowboarding and alpine skiing.
1994
BACK PROTECTORS FOR SKIERS TOO
Kristian Ghedina, Deborah Compagnoni and the Valanga Azzurra team used Dainese protective gear for the first time in the world cup. This also marked the introduction of the back protector in the world of winter sports.
1995
FROM HEAD TO TOE
The year 1994 saw the arrival of ergon, the innovative dainese helmet made from composite fibre.
1995
MAX BIAGGI AND THE NEW HAND PROTECTORS
Max Biaggi won his second 250cc world title and tested prototypes of Full Pro Gloves, the first gloves to use carbon fibre and aramid fiber to protect the knuckles and the back of the hands.
1999
MTB COMPETITIONS
Dainese was increasingly popular in mountain biking and became the byword for protection. Dainese provided champions Shaun Palmer, Anne-Caroline chausson and cedric gracia with its protection systems.
Nicolas Vouilloz became World Downhill Champion for the seventh time and entered the mountain biking history books together with Dainese.
1999
COMPASSO D'ORO
The T-Age suit revolutionised both comfort and protection for motorcyclists. It was the first (and only) leather suit to win the prestigious Compasso d’Oro ADI, (Adi Golden Compass award), one of the most coveted international prizes in design.
