When to Replace a Guardian Cap
Our team has developed clear guidelines to help athletes, coaches, and parents determine when to replace a Guardian Cap.
NCAA Lacrosse Ball Rule Change: Why Optic Yellow Is Now the Standard
The NCAA Is mandating Optic Yellow as the standard color for all lacrosse balls. PEARL has been ahead of the game for years.
Guardian Chinstrap Outperforms All Other Football Chinstraps
A new peer-reviewed study proves that chinstraps matter, and that Guardian FLEX SoftShox Chinstrap leads them all.
When to Replace a Guardian Cap
Our team has developed clear guidelines to help athletes, coaches, and parents determine when to replace a Guardian Cap.
NCAA Lacrosse Ball Rule Change: Why Optic Yellow Is Now the Standard
The NCAA Is mandating Optic Yellow as the standard color for all lacrosse balls. PEARL has been ahead of the game for years.
Guardian Chinstrap Outperforms All Other Football Chinstraps
A new peer-reviewed study proves that chinstraps matter, and that Guardian FLEX SoftShox Chinstrap leads them all.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
10 Lacrosse Training Tips & Tricks from PEARL
For elite players, there’s no such thing as an offseason. That’s why the PEARL team put together our top lacrosse training tips and tricks to help you stay sharp and game-ready year-round.
Why Guardian Caps Should be Worn in All Positions
Unlock everything you need to know about football helmet testing and why it should play a part in deciding what helmet to buy.
LOOP is The #1 Ranked Protective Soccer Headband
LOOP is now officially VT 5-STAR rated for soccer and the #1 ranked headband in soccer headgear.
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.
Isaiah Johnson Donates Guardian Caps to Choctawhatchee High School
Cincinnati Bearcats WR Isaiah Johnson donates Guardian Caps to Choctawhatchee High School, advocating for player safety.
NFL Allows Guardian Cap 2.0 For 2026 Season
Guardian Sports’ sleek customizable Cap approved for NFL games and practices.
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.
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.
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 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.
Facts on bio-based plastics made simple
“The Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Wageningen University published an info graphic that
STC Catalog of Available Recycled Rubber Research
“In early 2015, in response to increased public interest in the potential