December 28, 2005: For The Well-Dressed, High-Tech Adventurer: Nano-Armor

ApNano, manufacturers of the world's first nanotechnology-based lubricant, is experimenting with inorganic nanotubes as shock absorption material. The idea is to create armor for people and vehicles that is five times stronger than steel, yet light and flexible. TL9, here we come!

Here is the full story. Thanks to Mike Spoto for the link!
-- Paul Chapman