macdon Posted June 1, 2015 Report Posted June 1, 2015 Hi all, Im currently scratch-building a helmet and wondered what type/kind of mesh to use. My best guess is probably a polyethylene (plastic) mesh/screen and covered behind with something solid or a black cloth for breathability and air to pass thru for comfort. Another option I found was a cabinet shelf liner from TrueValue which im enclosing a pic below. Any comments and recommendations will be greatly appreciated, thank you! Mardon (MLC) Quote
Raylen Posted June 27, 2015 Report Posted June 27, 2015 looks good. i'd need to see a close up comparison though Quote
macdon Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Posted June 28, 2015 Im afraid its not even close. The one used by Anovos is a honeycomb/hexagonal pattern like the enclosed pic below. However, Im interested to know what type of material it is - fabric, plastic or metal as mesh do come in those 3 materials. Quote
macdon Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Posted July 9, 2015 My daughter found this in a fabric place. Its called "tulle" and possibly a good candidate if nothing else. Its 4mm per cell. Probably add either a solid backing or maybe speaker cloth for breathability and easier communication while wearing the helmet. Mardon (MLC) Quote
Dday[501st] Posted July 9, 2015 Report Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) On 7/9/2015 at 3:37 PM, macdon said: My daughter found this in a fabric place. Its called "tulle" and possibly a good candidate if nothing else. Its 4mm per cell. Probably add either a solid backing or maybe speaker cloth for breathability and easier communication while wearing the helmet. -------------- Mardon (MLC) I was pretty sure this is just a look thing and has no functionality. Behind the mesh is a solid backing so there is no airflow. The airflow comes through vents in under the nose area and out the side of the white nose cap. Edited March 11, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote
macdon Posted July 11, 2015 Author Report Posted July 11, 2015 I was pretty sure this is just a look thing and has no functionality. Behind the mesh is a solid backing so there is no airflow. The airflow comes through vents in under the nose area and out the side of the white nose cap. I concur as I've seen an inside pic of one of the helmets. I made my own helmet and had the "W" mouth profile cut out and since we are in a tropical country, I just thought it would be beneficial to have more air to come in. Probably easier to communicate as well. Mardon (MLC) Quote
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