The Structure and Materials of Riot Helmets

11 Feb.,2025

Riot helmets consist of a shell, lining, and accessories. Common materials include polycarbonate (PC), glass fiber reinforced plastic (GRP), etc. 1. Shell: The shell is the external protective layer of the riot helmet, usually made of polycarbonate (PC), which has high strength, impact resistance, scratch resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, and other characteristics. 2. Inner lining: The in

 

The Structure and Materials of Riot Helmets

 

Riot helmets consist of a shell, lining, and accessories. Common materials include polycarbonate (PC), glass fiber reinforced plastic (GRP), etc. 1. Shell: The shell is the external protective layer of the riot helmet, usually made of polycarbonate (PC), which has high strength, impact resistance, scratch resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, and other characteristics. 2. Inner lining: The inner lining is the internal buffer layer of riot helmets, commonly made of materials such as polystyrene (EPS), polyurethane (PU), etc., which can reduce head stress and improve wearer comfort. 3. Accessories: The accessories for riot helmets include masks, collars, adjustment straps, etc., which can be selected and adjusted according to needs to adapt to different usage scenarios and the wearer's head size.


Our company's riot helmet shell is designed according to the standard shell shape of riot helmets by the Ministry of Public Security, and is made of ABS/PC alloy. It has the advantages of light weight, high strength, beautiful appearance, smooth lines, good transparency of face mask lenses, wide field of view, comfortable and reliable wearing, and easy wearing and taking off. It is an essential protective equipment for police officers to ensu re their own safety in the fight against terrorism and riot.


There are two gas mask holders on both sides of the helmet shell for wearing gas mask If no need for it, manufacturing without the holders is available The distinction of black bright and black mate helmets lies in the adjustable suspension lining Black bright helmet has an adjustable suspension while the lining of black mate helmet is normal.

 

Visor is made by polycarbonate There are 3 styles which are L-Shape, Convex Shape, L-Shape+Wire Mesh The thickness of 3 advisors is available: 2.3mm, 3.0mm, 4.5mm The lens has excellent performance of anti scratch and anti fog.


The helmet lining includes 3 styles The first is adjustable suspension lining which allows people to keep different head circles with velcro and enables the helmet One Size Fits All (Sizes S-XXL) The helmet can be worn for long time with 3D mesh covered on the inner top which is conductive to sleep The second is foam insert which uses high density EPS as buffer material of the inner layers, which can effectively reduce the impact force, buffer halt, and protect the head It is lightweight, water and fire resistant and insulated with Excel buffering performance The third is detachable and washing in which uses high density EPS as impact force can be effectively buffered The lining is detachable and washable for easy cleaning Larger contact area and protection area to head are offered.


Neck protector is detachable, made from soft oxford fabric and other four models can be customized as well It is water and fire resistant, also cut, scratch and fog proof for better protective functions
The helmet has an L-shaped visitor and wire mesh Wire mesh has high strength and can serve as a dual protection for the visitor, increasing the impact resistance and being able to stand with greater external impact damage, better ensuring the safety of users.