Suspension bands having energy absorbing properties

Abstract

Suspension bands, helmet systems, and/or the like are provided. In some embodiments, a suspension band includes: a plurality of knitted loop structures; and a plurality of knitted inlay structures, wherein the plurality of knitted inlay structures is inserted as a weft inlay stitch on, beneath, or within the plurality of knitted loop structures. In some embodiments, the suspension band includes one or more inlay sections and a reinforcement section; a greater portion of the plurality of knitted loop structures are disposed on, beneath, or within the reinforcement section than are disposed on, beneath, or within the one or more inlay sections. In some embodiments, the one or more inlay sections include a first inlay section and a second inlay section, wherein the first inlay section is disposed on a first side of the reinforcement section and the second inlay section is disposed on a second side of the reinforcement section.

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