Gilbert Rugby Body Armour and Head Guard Technology - Explained

Gilbert Rugby Body Armour and Head Guard Technology - Explained

The latest Gilbert Rugby body armour, shoulder pads and head guards enjoy a host of high tech materials, design features and benefits. To help advise you which model is best for your requirements, we take a deep dive into the technology included in our 2021 rugby body armour and head guard range below.

Body Armour Tech – Explained

PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY FEATURE

EXPLAINED

FLEXIBLE ZONE PADDING

 

Oval shaped interlocking shoulder padding used on atomic v3 – cavity zone inside reduces weight increase flexibility.

 

4 WAY STRETCH

 

Body fabric stretches both horizontally and vertically so moves with body ergonomically.

 

FASTWICKX FABRIC TECHNOLOGY

 

Breathable moisture management body fabric that encourages moisture and sweat wicking away from the body.

 

3D MOULDED TRIANGULAR SYSTEM

 

Classic gilbert triflex system – interlocking foam triangle foam allow excellent freedom of movement.

 

COMPRESSION X1 FABRIC 

 

Body fabric of garment is a compression based fabric to provide.

 

FASTWICK DRY INSERT FABRIC 

 

Breathable moisture management body fabric inserted that assists with sweat and moisture wicking away from the body.

 

EVA – PRO-XP PADDING 

 

EVA foam shoulder padding extra protection due to lack of gaps between the foam and technical fabric cover.

 

 

 

Head Guard Tech – Explained

PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY FEATURE

EXPLAINED

IMPROVED FOAM CONSTRUCTION OF THE CLOSED CELL FOAM+ PADDING

 

Closed cell foam padding provides excellent shock absorption.

DELUXE LINING

 

Soft feel for comfortable fit.

ANTI-BACTERIAL QUALITIES

 

Fabric has treatment to reduce the growth of bacteria and mould from sweat / wet mud.

 

MOULDED FOAM CONFIGURATION

 

Describes the flexible nature the foam padding is moulded to fit different shapes of head due to flexibility.

 

FLEXIBLE 3D DESIGN AND HEX PADDING

 

3D design which contours to the shape of the head combined with interlocking Hex shaped padding which allows superior fit to all head shapes.

 

POLY MESH LINING

 

Lightweight breathable mesh lining which wicks sweat away from head