Sports and leisure are activities which improve our health and well-being, however, we need to consider protection and padding to ensure we are able to safely enjoy these activities.
Closed cell cross-linked foams are ideally suited to be used in sports padding and protection because they:
- are light and flexible so can be easily worn and fitted into clothing
- can be easily fabricated into composites
- have excellent impact properties
- can be thermoformed into varies shapes
- are closed cell so will not absorb water
- can be aesthetically pleasing due to a multitude of colours
- can be supplied in varying densities to satisfy most demands.
Padding and Protection applications for Thai Sekisui Foam products include:
- Hockey pads
- Helmets
- Shin pads
- Head protection caps
- Padded vests and pants
- Cricket pads
- Padded gloves
- Jetty fenders