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,
Yes, we have five U.S. Patents around our Guardian Caps and more being processed. Guardian Caps are covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patents: 10537148, 9907346, 9314061, D701999, 11,064,752.
Please refer to the warranty policy. We have a 6 month Limited Warranty on the Guardian Cap. Contact us for your available options. The Guardian is a soft product similar to a jersey or arm pad. The durability of Guardian Caps depend on the size, skill, and position of the player and the number
An unworn cap, with tags attached, may be returned for a full refund within sixty (60) days of purchase, minus the cost of original shipping fees (where applicable). An unworn cap, with tags attached, may be exchanged for another color (depending on availability) at any time. The customer will be responsible for all shipping fees.
We offer a 6-month Limited Warranty on the Guardian Cap to ensure customer satisfaction and product reliability. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Guardian Cap and is non-transferable. This warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for six (6) months from the original purchase date. Caps
NOCSAE does not have a category for add-on equipment. Since the Guardian is not eligible for NOCSAE certification on its own, we had a NOCSAE certified laboratory test the Guardian according to the protocols to ensure that the addition of the Guardian did not affect the helmet’s ability to pass the NOCSAE standard; all helmets
Coaching and technique is still of utmost importance and if there is evidence that this is occurring, we’d recommend taking them off. We have not seen this at all. Typically, once players get used to the different look of the Guardian, it becomes the new norm and they don’t play any differently than they would
What is the expected lifespan of a Guardian Cap? The lifespan of a Guardian Cap depends on the usage and size of player. The average youth and high school Guardian Cap will last a few seasons. Please note that Caps that are compressed, torn, or broken should not be assumed to have the same reduction
No, wearing a Guardian Cap will not make your helmet hotter. Independent research actually showed the opposite. The addition of the Guardian Cap in 90°F+ temperatures insulated the helmets and kept the head 15-20°F cooler. The reason: while polycarbonate conducts heat, the foam of the Guardian Cap does not, and acts more as an insulator.
Yes, the Guardian Cap is waterproof. The exterior material is similar to Olympic swimsuits designed to repel water and the interior padding is a closed cell material that will not absorb water. Hand wash in cold water, then air dry.
