Characterization of polymeric fabrics for applications in cricket helmets used in tropical climates

• Main Author: Anoop Shekhar Kinjavdekar
• Other Authors: Alfred Tok Iing Yoong
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Materials::Material testing and characterization
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/55714
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Sweat management is a serious concern for athletes especially if it affects vision during games. Cricket helmets are an example of a dual function equipment in which, along with safety, sweat transport is also an important concern. In order to improve this, many synthetic fabrics have been developed...