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What Are ANSI Ratings and Certifications for Protective Gear?

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Definition: ANSI stands for the American National Standards Institute which establishes standards for products, services, processes, systems, and personnel in the United States. ANSI also coordinates American standards with international standards so that products from the United States can be used worldwide.

If skates or protective gear is ANSI-certified, it means that the gear meets a required level of quality or resistance required for safety in a specific activities like inline skating. Protective gear is ANSI-rated to determine the degree of protection provided.
Also Known As: American National Standards Institute

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