Toward a revolution in disaster goods! The contest to develop the toughest hat, compact but as shock-absorbent as a helmet, enters its final stages. The contestants are a team of researchers who develop shock-absorbent materials for a leading Japanese chemical manufacturer, and a team of specialists in the emerging field of "origami technology". Using their wits and imagination, the teams create unique new hats, but how well will they withstand impact? Will we see the birth of a hat with an amazing ability to absorb shock?