BS EN 13277 is a European standard on protective equipment for martial arts that discusses the requirements and test methods for breast protectors for females used in martial arts to ensure the protection of female breasts during taekwondo, karate, etc.
BS EN 13277-6 is the sixth part of the BS EN 13277 series that specifies additional requirements and test methods for breast protectors for females used in unarmed martial arts such as taekwondo, karate, kick-boxing and similar disciplines.
BS EN 13277-6 on the requirements and test methods for breast protectors for females used in martial arts is useful for:
Breast protectors are designed to absorb and distribute the force from a striking object so that the individual wearing the protective gear experiences less of an impact. Breast protectors is considered the most important piece of sparring equipment in the Taekwondo practitioner's arsenal.
BS EN 13277-6 provides you with guidance on the requirements, sizing, zone of protection, impact performance, testing, sampling, conditioning, impact performance, marking, the information supplied by the manufacturer, etc.
The requirements and test methods provided by BS EN 13277-6 assist you in improving the performance and quality of the breast protectors and ensuring the protection of female breasts from roundhouse kick, back kick, and hit with the fist.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 13277-6, you can enhance breast protectors’ effectiveness and efficacy and manufacture a standardized high-quality product.
EN 13277-6:2003