NFL Allows Guardian Cap 2.0 For 2026 Season
Guardian Sports’ sleek customizable Cap approved for NFL games and practices.
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.
Greasers Are Ruining Your Game: Insights from Lacrosse Players at PEARL
Greasers are the silent killer of performance, holding players back at every level - and the PEARL team has experienced it firsthand.
NFL Allows Guardian Cap 2.0 For 2026 Season
Guardian Sports’ sleek customizable Cap approved for NFL games and practices.
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.
Greasers Are Ruining Your Game: Insights from Lacrosse Players at PEARL
Greasers are the silent killer of performance, holding players back at every level - and the PEARL team has experienced it firsthand.
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 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!
What is Soft-Shell Technology?
Soft-shell technology is a lightweight, crushable foam that absorbs and disperses impact forces.
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.
How Does The Guardian FLEX SoftShox 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.
The Rise of Guardian Caps
Erin and Lee decided that the biggest opportunity was in creating a one-size-fits-all product, rather than a model-specific add-on. So, they created a new design that allowed the Cap to float slightly above the helmet, rather than be fixed to it.
Matt Wilhelm on Guardian Caps
Matt Wilhelm went from national champion at Ohio State and Super Bowl winner in the NFL to his most important role yet, coaching and protecting young athletes, including his son.
South Florida High School Outfit Team in Caps
John A. Ferguson High School is keeping athletes safer with Guardian Caps, cutting down head-to-head contact, and giving players peace of mind on the field.
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.
Miami Dolphins Surprise High School with Guardian Caps
The Miami Dolphins brought Guardian Caps and gear to Spanish River HS, turning an ordinary day into “Christmas in September” for young athletes.
Guardian Caps are a “No Brainer” for Jabrill Peppers
Steelers safety Jabrill Peppers calls wearing a Guardian Cap a "no-brainer", praising the added protection and comfort it provides on game day.
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.
What is Soft-Shell Technology?
Soft-shell technology is a lightweight, crushable foam that absorbs and disperses impact forces.
The Rise of Guardian Caps
Erin and Lee decided that the biggest opportunity was in creating a one-size-fits-all product, rather than a model-specific add-on. So, they created a new design that allowed the Cap to float slightly above the helmet, rather than be fixed to it.
Matt Wilhelm on Guardian Caps
Matt Wilhelm went from national champion at Ohio State and Super Bowl winner in the NFL to his most important role yet, coaching and protecting young athletes, including his son.
South Florida High School Outfit Team in Caps
John A. Ferguson High School is keeping athletes safer with Guardian Caps, cutting down head-to-head contact, and giving players peace of mind on the field.
Miami Dolphins Surprise High School with Guardian Caps
The Miami Dolphins brought Guardian Caps and gear to Spanish River HS, turning an ordinary day into “Christmas in September” for young athletes.
Guardian Sports Wins First Place For Best Places to Work
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.
PEARL and The Peach Belt Conference Announce Ball Partnership
CIF Southern Section and PEARL Lacrosse announced a three‐year partnership for PEARL to be the Official Championship Ball in the CIF‐SS sports of boys’ and girls’ lacrosse commencing with the 2024‐2025 school year.
PEARL Lacrosse and CIF‐SS Announce Ball Partnership
CIF Southern Section and PEARL Lacrosse announced a three‐year partnership for PEARL to be the Official Championship Ball in the CIF‐SS sports of boys’ and girls’ lacrosse commencing with the 2024‐2025 school year.
PEARL X vs LT
Understand the difference between PEARL X vs LT, the #1 lacrosse balls that will take your game to the next level.
Guardian Sports Wins Best Employers in Sports Award
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.
LOOP Partners With Allison Gandlin
We are excited to announce the LOOP is partnering with Allison Gandlin, 2024 NFL Flag Player of the Year. Allison is a standout Flag Football player recognized for her exceptional talents and achievements with the sport.
Guardian Donated LOOPs To The Congressional Football Game
The Congressional Football Game is an annual charity event featuring Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle and former NFL players (the "Machine") versus members of the U.S. Capitol Police (the "Guards"). Proceeds from the event go to support families of fallen officers. To support this event, Guardian has donated LOOPs to the Congressional Football Game for every player participating to wear.
Guardian Sports Wins First Place For Best Places to Work
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.
Gwinnett County Invests in Athlete Safety
Gwinnett County Public Schools is the first district in the state to provide all of its high schools with protective Caps and LOOPs for student athletes.
Peachtree Corners – Guardian Sports
Peachtree Corners Director of Communications Louis Svehla interviews Guardian Founders Lee and Erin Hanson about their beginnings, their passions, their love of Peachtree Corners, and how the company is poised for additional growth in the future.
The First Limited Edition LOOP is Here
The LOOP Americana just dropped. Limited edition. No restocks. Once it's gone, it's gone.
It’s Official: Meet Our Latest LOOP Athlete Additions
We have added six athletes to our LOOP Athlete lineup, each repping the next generation of better protection in flag football. Here's who joined the squad:
Why You Should Care About Helmet Testing
Unlock everything you need to know about football helmet testing and why it should play a part in deciding what helmet to buy.
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.
Why Does Jared Wilson’s Helmet Look Different in the Super Bowl?
Jared Wilson has been wearing a Guardian Cap during NFL games this season.
AFCA 2026
Thank you to all the coaches who stopped by our booth, asked thoughtful questions, and shared their perspectives on the game.
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.
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.
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.
Having To Replace Your Infill Early?
Having To Replace Your Infill Early? Infill, the material within the
Safety Starts In The Ground
At Guardian, we have a true passion and priority for better
Facts on bio-based plastics made simple
“The Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Wageningen University published an info graphic that