Headband offering protection against brain injury.

摘要

There is disclosed a headband (1) made up of a polymer- containing material which, in use, extends around a part of- the head, at least part of which is elastic, which part of the head comprises the forehead (2). The material comprises polyurethane, which extends at least over the upper part of the forehead. The material in particular comprises cellular polyurethane, more in particular microcellular polyurethane. Such a headband provides protection against brain damage, for example upon heading the ball when playing soccer or in particular when practising other ball sports or sports involving a striking implement or a hard ball.