Virginia Tech Helmet Lab updated its STAR rating score thresholds to improve the differentiation of helmet safety ratings, due to a dilution of the 5-star label from modern helmets scoring easily. The lab has been a trusted resource since 2018 for testing bicycle and other sports helmets, providing objective comparative data for both consumers and manufacturers. The revised scoring system highlights performance differences that are often obscured by marketing, while also pushing manufacturers towards greater innovation in helmet safety.
The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab revised its STAR rating score thresholds for bicycle and football helmets to restore the 5-star label's credibility as modern helmets have improved significantly.
Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has tested hundreds of bicycle helmets since 2018, becoming a trusted source for impact performance data that informs both consumers and manufacturers.
The revised ratings differentiate performance factors that consumers cannot see through price or marketing, and provide a benchmarking tool for manufacturers to drive innovation.
There is a competitive drive among helmet brands to achieve high scores in Virginia Tech's testing, reflecting ongoing improvements and a market focused on safety standards.
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