Core Record |
| Title |
TSG AM Kevlar Knee |
| Collection |
Museum of Design in Plastics: Arts University College at Bournemouth |
| Manufacturer |
TSG |
| Date |
2008 |
| Description |
A packaged pair of Knee / Shin guards used by downhill cyclists. These knee / shin guards, from the 2000s, have Kevlar reinforcement for a superior full frontal coverage, the articulated knee panel features an embedded pre-curved polyethylene hard shell cup and protects the shins with preformed compression moulded padding. The guards have Kevlar boosted shin padding with a three-parted padding area, fixed ergonomic plastic knee cap with additional padding on the top and side of the knees, breathable mesh inner lining and back lining. The hook and loop straps provide an optimal fit along with the pull over design. These pads are critt 0501 certified. |
| Accession Number |
AIBDC : 005820 |
| Dimensions |
length 500mm, width 230mm, depth 120mm |
| Materials |
plastic, PE, polyethylene, polythene, EVA, ethylene vinyl acetate, Kevlar - trade name, Lycra - trade name, polyurethane, PU, elastic, Velcro - trade name |
| Notes |
Everyday objects, such as those in this collection, are sometimes difficult to research. If you have any information about this object please contact the museum on modip@aub.ac.uk. |
| Rights |
MoDiP has done its utmost to obtain clearance from all IPR holders before adding images to this catalogue, if you believe that any image has been used without permission please contact us on modip@aub.ac.uk. |
| Method |
knitted and unknown |
| Object Type |
body armour |
