摘要 |
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a sport item, and particularly a sport item of the kind comprising a substantially rigid outer element obtainable by injection moulding, as well as to a sport item thus obtained. The method according to the invention provides for providing a decoration layer as a sheet or film, placing said decoration layer into a mould, injection moulding a thermoplastic material into said mould in order to obtain said substantially rigid outer element of said sport item. The method according to the invention allows to obtain a wide range of desired aesthetic effects and avoids the need for additional decoration steps after the injection moulding step, thus drastically limiting the overall times, costs and energy consumptions of the manufacturing process. |