We’re happy to offer direct shipping to Canada for orders under $200. These orders ship via GlobalPost Go and typically arrive within 10 –15 business days. If you’re ordering from another country, your order exceeds this amount, or you’d like expedited international shipping, just email us at sales@guardiansports.com—we’ll be glad to help arrange shipping to
Yes, Guardian caps are permitted by the NFHS for high school lacrosse. Request the official letter here.
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.
If you'd like to customize your Guardian Cap with number decals, find them HERE on our storefront. They are compatible with all models of the Guardian Caps. We've teamed up with SportDecals to offer custom vinyl decals that easily stick to your Guardian Cap. Made from durable 12-mil vinyl and the same high-quality materials you
The NFL has permitted Guardian Cap NXTs in all NFL games, and many high school and youth teams wear Guardian Caps during their games. Read more HERE. NFL stars such as Damar Hamlin, Jabrill Peppers, Kevin Dotson, and Romeo Doubs have worn Guardian Caps in games. Check out the full list of NFL players who
As the game continues to evolve, so do the demands on athletes—bigger, stronger players require even more advanced protection. That’s why we developed the Guardian Cap NXT, specifically designed for collegiate, professional, and larger athletes who need that extra impact reduction. The NXT has additional padding to the back strap of the Cap as well as
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. Both the Guardian Cap XT 1.8 and 2.0 fit all football helmets the same. For the Axiom helmet, the Guardian Cap's two front straps attach through the top of the helmet and the two side straps reach
What is the purpose of a Guardian Cap? The Guardian Cap adds a soft, padded outer layer to traditional hard-shell helmets, helping reduce impact by absorbing and redirecting force. Its low-friction surface also lessens grabbing during play, and lighter colors can lower helmet temperature by up to 20°F. Physics shows that a soft outer layer
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
