Football Guardian Cap XT Model - White

The Guardian Cap is the leading soft-shell helmet cover engineered for impact reduction. It brings a padded, soft-shell layer to the outside of the decades old hard-shell helmet and reduces impact of daily hits. Worn by youth - Pro players.

*Helmet and visor are not included.

Less than a pound
- Reduces HARM (Head Acceleration Response Metric) up to 40%
- Augments existing helmets to make them pliable and able to more effectively manage energy, reducing impact and redirecting rotational forces
- One size fits all. Easily attaches to itself with snaps and Velcro. Does not alter helmet.
- Pads blows to knees, hands, abdomen, etc. during inside run and position drills.
- Reduces sound and vibrational frequencies.
- Reduces radiant heat up to 20°
- Preserves helmets & decals for gameday.
- Worn by youth - pro players

The NFL has mandated Guardian Caps since the 2022 season with expanded use that includes all practices preseason, regular season, and post season that include contact. The list of positions mandated to wear Caps include: OL, DL, LB, DB, TE, RB, FB, WR. Additionally, all NFL players are permitted to wear Guardian Caps during games if they so choose.

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. Guardian and Certor are proud to partner in protection.

No helmet, headgear, or chinstrap can prevent or eliminate the risk of concussions or other serious head injuries while playing sports or otherwise. Researchers have not reached an agreement on how the results of impact attenuation tests relate to concussions or other injuries. No conclusions about a reduction of risk or severity of concussive injury or other injury risk should be drawn from impact attenuation tests. All headgear and chinstraps must be used along with properly fit and maintained helmets.