Vintage Leather Football Helmet Low-poly 3D model

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The football helmet is a vital piece of protective gear used primarily in gridiron football. It features a hard plastic shell reinforced with thick padding on the inside, a face mask constructed from one or more metal bars coated with plastic, and a chinstrap. Each position has its own distinct type of face mask to strike a balance between protection and visibility, while some players add polycarbonate visors to their helmets, which serve to shield their eyes from glare and impacts. Helmets are mandatory at all levels of organized football, except for non-tackle variations like flag football. Despite being designed to protect, players can still suffer head injuries such as concussions. Football helmets have undergone significant transformations with the modernization of the sport to incorporate technological advancements and enhance player safety. Although some injury rates have decreased, severe head traumas remain prevalent, and researchers are actively working to understand the consequences of these traumas. In addition to acute concerns about traumatic brain injuries like concussions, studies have revealed that players increase their risk for long-term problems such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Football helmets present a unique design challenge because they must withstand multiple impacts, unlike bicycle helmets which are typically discarded after a single hit.