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 |
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FLEXIBLE ZONE PADDING
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Oval shaped interlocking shoulder padding used on atomic v3 – cavity zone inside reduces weight increase flexibility.
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4 WAY STRETCH
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Body fabric stretches both horizontally and vertically so moves with body ergonomically.
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FASTWICKX FABRIC TECHNOLOGY
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Breathable moisture management body fabric that encourages moisture and sweat wicking away from the body.
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3D MOULDED TRIANGULAR SYSTEM
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Classic gilbert triflex system – interlocking foam triangle foam allow excellent freedom of movement.
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COMPRESSION X1 FABRIC
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Body fabric of garment is a compression based fabric to provide.
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FASTWICK DRY INSERT FABRIC
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Breathable moisture management body fabric inserted that assists with sweat and moisture wicking away from the body.
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EVA – PRO-XP PADDING
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EVA foam shoulder padding extra protection due to lack of gaps between the foam and technical fabric cover.
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Head Guard Tech – Explained
PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY FEATURE |
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IMPROVED FOAM CONSTRUCTION OF THE CLOSED CELL FOAM+ PADDING
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Closed cell foam padding provides excellent shock absorption. |
DELUXE LINING
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Soft feel for comfortable fit. |
ANTI-BACTERIAL QUALITIES
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Fabric has treatment to reduce the growth of bacteria and mould from sweat / wet mud.
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MOULDED FOAM CONFIGURATION
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Describes the flexible nature the foam padding is moulded to fit different shapes of head due to flexibility.
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FLEXIBLE 3D DESIGN AND HEX PADDING
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3D design which contours to the shape of the head combined with interlocking Hex shaped padding which allows superior fit to all head shapes.
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POLY MESH LINING
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Lightweight breathable mesh lining which wicks sweat away from head |