Guardian and Certor are proud to partner in protection. All Schutt and VICIS helmets worn in practice or games with a properly installed Guardian Cap remain fully certified and warrantied, provided they comply with applicable league regulations and are used at the discretion of players, parents, or coaches. See press release here.
Guardian Sports has received several distinguished awards and certifications. We are honored to be recognized as the first-place winner in the micro category (from 10 to 24 employees) in Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, while also being named "Best Employer in Sports" by Front Office Sports. We are proudly a woman-owned
Please follow the Iron On Guide for seamless application to your Guardian Caps.
Several high school and youth teams wear Guardian Caps during their games. Additionally, all NFL players are now permitted to wear Guardian Caps during games for the 2024 season.
Guardian Caps weigh about 7 ounces, making them extremely lightweight for players. Learn more about our Guardian Caps benefits here!
Yes, Guardian Caps XT fit the Axiom helmets, Trench helmets, and all other football helmet designs and sizes. For the Axiom helmet, the Guardian Cap's two front straps attach through the top of the helmet and the two side straps reach and attach around the top bar of the facemask. Make sure all snaps are
Who owns Guardian Caps? Erin and Lee Hanson are the owners of Guardian Caps. The parents of 5 started Guardian Caps in 2011 with one goal in mind – innovating equipment to better serve athletes. Their 20+ years of experience owning and operating a material science and technology company, The Hanson Group, enabled them to
What is the purpose of a Guardian Cap? The Guardian Cap was created to bring a soft padded layer to the outside of hard-shell helmets. They are also designed to move independently of the helmet below, allowing for forces to be redirected around the head. Lighter color Guardian Caps also reduce radiant heat up to
No helmet, practice apparatus, or helmet pad can prevent or eliminate the risk of concussions or other serious head injuries while playing sports. Researchers have not reached an agreement on how the results of impact absorption tests relate to concussions. No conclusions about a reduction of risk or severity of concussive injury should be drawn
Yes, the NFL mandated Guardian Caps for the 2024 season with expanded use. The new mandate includes all practices preseason, regular season, and post season that include contact. They have also added receivers and defensive backs to the list of positions mandated to wear Caps which now include: OL, DL, LB, DB, TE, RB, FB,
