The EN 13277-3 standard, a European standard, describes additional requirements and defines test methods for body protectors used in unarmed martial arts disciplines such as taekwondo, karate, kickboxing, and similar sports. This standard also applies to chest protectors used by men. General requirements and test methods for protective equipment for martial arts are included in the first part of this standard.
Essentially, the EN 13277 standard consists of the following parts:
In any case, the product must fully comply with the general requirements described in the first chapter and the individual part of the standard that relates to the type of protector in question. All these standards evaluate protectors in terms of a number of protective properties such as impact qualities, as well as considering the comfort and fit aspects of products.
The impact test is intended to evaluate the shock absorbing properties of protectors. The magnitude of the force transmitted through the entire thickness of the shield is recorded during a controlled impact. The lower the transmitted force, the greater the protection provided.
The size of martial arts protectors depends on the wearer's intended height range, head circumference range, or chest girth range. All sizing and ergonomics templates and evaluations are based on these measurements.
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