What Is It?

Guardian Caps have a simple but smart design, a soft, padded layer that goes over a football helmet. It features a padded, energy-absorbing material that reduces impact severity by absorbing and redirecting force.

Let’s Break it Down

1. Impact Force Reduction: When two helmets collide, the force is transferred to both of the athletes’ heads. Guardian Caps are made of a soft, impact-reducing foam that absorbs some of the force.
2. Reduces Rotational Forces: Not all impacts are straight on. Some hits at an angle cause your head to twist or rotate, which is what often leads to concussions. The soft shell of the Guardian Cap slows down rotational movement, reducing the strain.
3. Distributing the Impact: Instead of letting the force hit one small spot, the Guardian Cap spreads it across a wider area. The Cap’s ability to move independently of the helmet helps disperse the impact across the entire width of the Cap, rather than one spot on the helmet.
4. Testing and Numbers: Lab tests show that adding a Guardian Cap can reduce peak forces by up to 40% in some impacts. That’s a huge difference when it comes to protecting young athletes.