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Table 3 Performance of present body protectors
Parameters
Numbers
Are you satisfied with body protector?
Yes
4
No
91
What quality parameters of body protector need to be improved?
Weight
• Heavy
81
• Satisfactory
4
• No comment
10
Impact resistance
• Provide protection
50
• Not satisfactory
45
Elastic tape
• Working satisfactorily
0
• Become loose after uses
95
Hook & Loop fastener
• Working satisfactorily
0
• Become unusable after uses
95
Hygiene
• Bad smell
90
• No problem
5
Washing/cleaning
• Have you ever washed/cleaned it
No (all 95)
Do you have individual body protector?
No
Ergonomic
• Comfortable
10
• Not comfortable
85
Do Bulkiness
• Bulky
90
• No problem
5
Satisfaction with design & dimensions
• Male
No (all male)
• Female
No (all female)