Air Permeability, Shock Absorption Ability, and Flexural Strength of 3D-Printed Perforated ABS Polymer Sheets with 3D-Knitted Fabric Cushioning for Sports Face Guard Applications

Air Permeability, Shock Absorption Ability, and Flexural Strength of 3D-Printed Perforated ABS Polymer Sheets with 3D-Knitted Fabric Cushioning for Sports Face Guard Applications

Sports face guards (FGs) are devices that protect athletes from maxillofacial injury or ensure rapid return to play following orofacial damage. Conventional FGs are uncomfortable to wear owing to stuffiness caused by poor ventilation and often slip off due to increase in weight due to absorption of...

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Main Authors: Thet Khaing Aung, Hiroshi Churei, Gen Tanabe, Rio Kinjo, Kaito Togawa, Chenyuan Li, Yumi Tsuchida, Phyu Sin Tun, Shwe Hlaing, Hidekazu Takahashi, Toshiaki Ueno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
face guard
3D-printed polymer
3D-knitted fabric
flexural strength
shock absorption ability
air permeability
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/11/1879

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