Helmet covered with coconut shell

Helmets from dried coconut shell In early June, the Nhip Cau handicraft production base (belonging to Can Tho Disability Club) has put into trial production of shell hats dry coconut first.

This is an initiative of the group of lecturers and students of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Management, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Can Tho University.

The hat is much lighter than conventional helmets. The outside of the cone is surrounded by a hard shell; The inside of the cone is spongy, soft due to the fiber. A helmet made from coconut shell is priced at 25,000-40,000 VND.

Dr Nguyen Huu Chiei, head of the Natural Resources and Environment Management Department, said the test results showed that the impact strength of helmets from coconut shells was more secure than helmets. are sold in the market . Hats can withstand a compression of up to 800kg and are able to withstand sharp objects when falling.

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