Table 1 Equipment and materials used in the study.
From: SARS-CoV-2 viability on sports equipment is limited, and dependent on material composition
Equipment type | Standard | Surface material |
|---|---|---|
Cricket glove (palm) | BS 6183-4: 2001* | Calf leather |
Control | Stainless steel | |
Football | FIFA Quality Pro. Law 2: IFAB Laws of the Game | Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) |
Golf ball | Part 4, The Equipment Rules, USGA. Named on list of conforming balls, USGA, R&A | SurlynTM ionomer resin |
Gym pit foam | n/a | Polyurethane (PU) foam (open cell) |
Horse saddle | n/a | Polyurethane (PU) |
Red Cricket ball (unused) | BS 5993:1994* Law 4, The Laws of Cricket, MCC | Bovine leather burnished with synthetic grease |
Rugby ball | Law 2: Ball, World Rugby Laws | Rubberised polyester (PES) |
Tennis Ball | ITF Approved, Rule 3, ITF Rules of Tennis | Raised Wool/Nylon woven cloth |
White Cricket ball (unused) | BS 5993:1994* Law 4, The Laws of Cricket, MCC | Bovine leather with nitrocellulose coating |
