METHOD OF MAKING A LAMINATE, AN ENERGY ABSORBING DEVICE, AN ENERGY ABSORBING DEVICE COMPOSITION, AND A FORMING TOOL

In an embodiment, an energy-absorbing device can comprise: a polymer reinforcement structure, wherein the polymer reinforcement structure comprises a polymer matrix and chopped fibers; and a shell comprising 2 walls extending from a back and forming a shell channel, wherein the shell comprises continuous fibers and a resin matrix; wherein the polymer reinforcement structure is located in the shell channel.