scope:

ISO 10256-2:202x specifies performance requirements and test methods for head protectors for use in ice hockey and is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 10256-1:202x.

Requirements and the corresponding test methods, where appropriate, are given for the following:

a) materials and construction

b) protected area (coverage);

c) penetration resistance (test blade);

d) field of vision;

e) shock absorbing capacity;

f) retention system properties;

g) test report;

h) markings; and

i) information for users.

This part of ISO 10256 applies to head protectors worn by

- ice hockey players (not goalkeepers, except where ISO 10256-4:202x references this Standard), and

- referees.