Guardian Sports Launches Revolutionary Chinstrap to Redefine Helmet Safety in Football
Guardian Sports has teamed up with SoftShox™ to engineer the first-ever safety chinstrap, introducing innovative hydraulic technology to the evolution of an often-overlooked area in helmet safety.
Certor Sports and Guardian Sports Partner in Protection
Certor Sports (Schutt + VICIS) and Guardian Sports are partnering in protection for advanced technologies and innovation of football helmets. If you are experiencing issues with helmet warranties and certifications, Schutt/VICIS will offer a trade-in program that will allow you to wear the best in-market football helmet combined with the proven technology of our Guardian Caps.
Guardian Sports Launches Revolutionary Chinstrap to Redefine Helmet Safety in Football
Guardian Sports has teamed up with SoftShox™ to engineer the first-ever safety chinstrap, introducing innovative hydraulic technology to the evolution of an often-overlooked area in helmet safety.
Certor Sports and Guardian Sports Partner in Protection
Certor Sports (Schutt + VICIS) and Guardian Sports are partnering in protection for advanced technologies and innovation of football helmets. If you are experiencing issues with helmet warranties and certifications, Schutt/VICIS will offer a trade-in program that will allow you to wear the best in-market football helmet combined with the proven technology of our Guardian Caps.
Guardian Caps in NFL Playoffs
This season, 24 NFL players chose to wear Guardian Caps in games, with 7 of them being in the NFL playoffs.
First College Football Player to Wear Guardian Cap in Playoff Game
Ole Miss defensive lineman Kam Franklin returned to the field for the Fiesta Bowl against Miami wearing a Guardian Cap.
Montie Quinn Breaks NCAA Record
Montie Quinn, Curry College senior running back, broke the all-division NCAA single-game rushing record.
Jalen Pitre Wearing a Guardian Cap is a “Family Decision”
For Jalen Pitre, wearing a Guardian Cap isn’t just a personal choice; it was a family decision centered on athlete safety and protection.
Blueprint of An Athlete Features Guardian Sports
On Blueprint of an Athlete, CEO Erin Hanson shares how winning the NFL’s HeadHealth Tech Challenge transformed Guardian Caps from a bold idea into a nationwide movement.
NFL Study Provides Deeper Insight On Guardian Caps
The Guardian Cap NXT was associated with a 54% to 62% reduction in the overall incidence of NFL practice concussions across all environmental factors.
Guardian Caps Worn in College Games
In 2025, eight college players have taken player safety to the next level, wearing Guardian Caps during gameday.
Romeo Doubs, The Guardian Cap that Got Everyone Talking
Romeo Doubs' Guardian Cap turns every highlight into a reminder that safety and skill go hand in hand.
Footballrs Feature Guardian Caps + Chinstrap
Tony breaks down the rise of Guardian Cap usage among football players and the enhanced 2.0 design.
First UGA Player to Wear Guardian Cap in Game
Christen Miller makes history as the first University of Georgia player to wear a Guardian Cap in a game during Saturday's victory over Florida.
Guardian Sports Innovations to Improve Athlete Safety
Erin Hanson, co-founder and CEO of Guardian Sports, knew starting a sports safety company was going to be anything but easy, but she did it anyway.
Erin Hanson Awarded to Sports Business Journal Game Changers
The Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation 2025 Honorees, individuals whose visionary work and leadership continue to advance innovation, protect intellectual property (IP) and drive progress in society.
Guardian Caps in NFL Conference Championships
Jared Wilson, Pat Bryant, Kevin Dotson, and Alaric Jackson all wore Guardian Caps during Sunday's Conference Championship games.
Guardian Caps in NFL Playoffs
This season, 24 NFL players chose to wear Guardian Caps in games, with 7 of them being in the NFL playoffs.
First College Football Player to Wear Guardian Cap in Playoff Game
Ole Miss defensive lineman Kam Franklin returned to the field for the Fiesta Bowl against Miami wearing a Guardian Cap.
Montie Quinn Breaks NCAA Record
Montie Quinn, Curry College senior running back, broke the all-division NCAA single-game rushing record.
Jalen Pitre Wearing a Guardian Cap is a “Family Decision”
For Jalen Pitre, wearing a Guardian Cap isn’t just a personal choice; it was a family decision centered on athlete safety and protection.
Blueprint of An Athlete Features Guardian Sports
On Blueprint of an Athlete, CEO Erin Hanson shares how winning the NFL’s HeadHealth Tech Challenge transformed Guardian Caps from a bold idea into a nationwide movement.
Guardian Sports Core Values
Guardian Sports‘ core values are more than just principles- they are the driving force behind our culture, products, and our unwavering commitment to better-protecting athletes.
PEARL X Available at DICK’s Sporting Goods
Big news for lacrosse players everywhere—the #1 ball in lacrosse, PEARL X, is now available at DICK’S Sporting Goods in exclusive 36-count buckets! Known for its durability, consistency, and unique grease-free design, the PEARL X lacrosse ball has become the go-to choice for athletes seeking top-tier performance with every rep.
Guardian Sports 2024 Year In Review
This is our 2024 Year in Review! What a year it was. Read on to see how all of our products have grown this past year.
Guardian Caps 2.0 Available February 2025
We heard the feedback and went to the drawing table. We took the same materials and performance as our current Guardian Cap XT and made it a sleeker design.
PEARL Named The Official Ball Of The Atlanta Lacrosse Invitational
PEARL has partnered with 285 Larosse to become the official ball of the Atlanta Lacrosse Invitational. 285 Lacrosse is a nonprofit organization with a mission to host high-level lacrosse events in metro Atlanta to grow the sport and raise awareness, particularly among inner-city youth. These events generate proceeds that support underserved youth lacrosse programs and select local and national charities.
Guardian Sports Hosts First Annual Sales Kickoff Event
Guardian Sports is honored to be recognized as the first place winner in Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. This recognition highlights our dedication to creating an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
Customize Your LOOP
Customize your LOOP with our new easy-to-apply sticker decals. Showcase your logos, numbers and personality like never before.
Guardian Sports Core Values
Guardian Sports‘ core values are more than just principles- they are the driving force behind our culture, products, and our unwavering commitment to better-protecting athletes.
LOOP & Shruumz Partner Together
Guardian LOOP and Shruumz are thrilled to collaborate in delivering top-tier protection to players, ensuring they look great, feel comfortable, and enjoy affordable pricing. Together, we’re dedicated to enhancing player safety and growing the game of flag football.
The LOOP Earned a 5-STAR Virginia Tech Helmet Rating
The Guardian LOOP earned a 5-star Virginia Tech Helmet Rating. Ranked #3 of 38 helmets tested, solidifying its status as a top-tier choice for headgear. This recognition places the LOOP among the best headgear options available, emphasizing our commitment to reducing impact forces and enhancing athlete safety.
Guardian Sports 2024 Year In Review
This is our 2024 Year in Review! What a year it was. Read on to see how all of our products have grown this past year.
Guardian Sports Hosts First Annual Sales Kickoff Event
Guardian Sports is honored to be recognized as the first place winner in Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. This recognition highlights our dedication to creating an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
How Does The Guardian Chinstrap Work?
The Guardian Chinstrap is a chinstrap for football helmets that utilizes SoftShox hydraulic-style padding to absorb energy when the facemask or front of the helmet is struck.
Guardian Chinstrap Worn in Game
For the first time in college football, Notre Dame offensive linemen took the field wearing the Guardian Chinstrap powered by SoftShox.
Facemask to Facemask Impacts | Guardian Chinstrap
For decades, facemask-to-facemask hits have gone unaddressed by football equipment, until now.
Development of the First Safety Chinstrap
Guardian Sports and SoftShox™ introduce the first safety chinstrap—bringing innovative hydraulic technology to an often-overlooked gap in helmet protection.
Guardian Sports Launches Revolutionary Chinstrap to Redefine Helmet Safety in Football
Guardian Sports has teamed up with SoftShox™ to engineer the first-ever safety chinstrap, introducing innovative hydraulic technology to the evolution of an often-overlooked area in helmet safety.
Keeping Your Fields Cooler
Guardian's STC Certified TPE Infill has been cooling fields throughout North America since 2016. This is a bio-based sustainable infill manufactured in the USA
Bidding A Field With TPE?
Bidding A Field With TPE? Guardian TPE Turf Infill is a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to traditional synthetic turf infill.
NFL Allows Guardian Cap 2.0 For 2026 Season
Guardian Sports’ sleek customizable Cap approved for NFL games and practices.
Smarter Scaling with ShipStation
How Guardian Sports used automated returns to scale after going viral with the NFL.
LOOP Named Official Headgear of Prep Redzone 7v7
Prep Network and Guardian Sports today announced a new partnership that will introduce the LOOP headband to athletes competing across the Prep Redzone 7v7 tournament circuit in 2026.
Guardian FLEX Chinstrap Care Instructions
Guardian Sports has teamed up with SoftShox™ to engineer the first-ever safety chinstrap, introducing innovative hydraulic technology to the evolution of an often-overlooked area in helmet safety.
Guardian FLEX Chinstrap
Guardian Sports has teamed up with SoftShox™ to engineer the first-ever safety chinstrap, introducing innovative hydraulic technology to the evolution of an often-overlooked area in helmet safety.
First Guardian Cap in the Super Bowl
The Guardian Cap, a soft-shell cover that retrofits all football helmets, made its Super Bowl debut last night in Super Bowl LX.
PEARL Lacrosse Balls Bring Brighter, Bolder Play to the 2025 PLL Season
As the 2025 PLL season kicks off, fans, players and analysts have noticed something new, and very much improved – the lacrosse balls are brighter, bolder and significantly easier to follow, whether you’re watching from the stands, the field, the press box or your living room.
Stop Chasing. Start Training. PEARL NX.
The PEARL NX has the same feel as a standard lacrosse ball. With no-bounce technology, reps are limitless – practice at any time, any place.
PEARL Named The Official Ball of the PLL & WLL
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster and the Maybelline Women's Lacrosse League (WLL) announced today that PEARL has been named the Official Ball Partner of both professional leagues.
LOOP: The Next Generation
Guardian Sports, creators of the Guardian Cap, is proud to announce the launch of the LOOP 2.0 in partnership with Schutt.
LOOP Frequently Asked Questions
A look at frequently asked questions on LOOP: the highest-rated, most affordable soft-shell multisport headgear.
Guardian LOOP | Girl’s Flag Football Earns Official Recognition in 15 States
This April, Washington became the 15th state to officially sanction girl’s flag football at the high school level – shattering a major piece of the glass ceiling that’s hovered over the sport for decades.
Guardian Sports Innovations to Improve Athlete Safety
Erin Hanson, co-founder and CEO of Guardian Sports, knew starting a sports safety company was going to be anything but easy, but she did it anyway.
Guardian Chinstrap Worn in NFL Games
in 2025, a handful of NFL players from different teams are making the switch to the Guardian Chinstrap in games.
Guardian Chinstrap Sizing + Installation Guide
Typically, your chinstrap will be the same size as your helmet size. So if you wear an Adult large-size helmet, the L/XL chinstrap would fit best. If you wear a Youth Small helmet, the S/M chinstrap would fit best. Please reach out if you have any questions regarding sizing!
Guardian Sports Core Values
Guardian Sports‘ core values are more than just principles- they are the driving force behind our culture, products, and our unwavering commitment to better-protecting athletes.
Guardian Sports 2024 Year In Review
This is our 2024 Year in Review! What a year it was. Read on to see how all of our products have grown this past year.
Guardian Caps 2.0 Available February 2025
We heard the feedback and went to the drawing table. We took the same materials and performance as our current Guardian Cap XT and made it a sleeker design.