In Germany, most sports accidents happen in soccer. The lower leg and ankle are particularly affected. Current shin guards are limited to protecting the shin. The ankle receives little, if any, protection.
In a ZIM project together with WWS Ideen aus PU GmbH, the DITF have developed a soccer sock that can prevent or significantly mitigate 80 percent of previous injuries in the lower leg area. New mechanical principles are used to effectively dissipate force impulses. Mechanical absorber structures for the shin and calf as well as protectors to protect the ankle and Achilles tendon have been integrated into the basic textile structure.
The integral overall stocking structure is part of the force management system. It is designed in such a way that the specific functional elements do not shift or twist during running and normal ball contact. In this way, the lower leg is optimally protected. The soccer sock is currently being tested in the Regionalliga Südwest.
