A carbon fiber hat is made of, you guessed it, carbon fiber. Aircraft, bikes and cars are a few other applications this material and process is used in. It is lightweight and very strong which is a no brainer for protecting your noggin. But compared to an run of the mill hard hat, the carbon fiber hat is expensive. They are tough, stronger, more durable, and lighter than the basic plastic brain buckets. Although if you purchase a carbon fiber lid, you will get greater protection. They have more structural rigidity, take more cycles til failure, do not easily dent, break, or scratch.

Carbon fiber hard hats come with many benefits that range from higher strength to weight ratio, durability and design (read they look cooler on the job). Military and NASA use carbon fiber technology in many applications.

If you wear it, do you need to worry about the protection of your head? Yes! Although, as with vehicles, a Smart Car passes crash tests, but I still feel safer in my F350.

Trowel Trades has been carrying carbon fiber hard hats for years. They are purchased, for the most part by superintendents, formen and company owners.

Let’s look at a few we like.

MSA Skullgard® Full Brim Hard Hats

This is the hat we have sold for years. I provides excellent protection and light weight, technically it has a fiber reinforced resin shell.

Designed to offer outstanding protection in hot and dangerous industries, the Skullgard Protective Hat sets the standard for environments such as steel mills. Skullgard helmets have been tested to radiant heat loads producing temperatures up to, but not exceeding, 350F.

• Skullgard helmets have been tested to radiant heat loads producing temperatures up to, but not exceeding, 350F.
• Smooth crown for easy use of MSA welding equipment
• Available in a variety of colors
• Custom imprinting and striping options

MSA Skullgard® Hard Hat Cap Style

We have sold this one for years as well. Is you like the cap style better than the full brim then this is a great choice.

Designed to offer outstanding protection in hot and dangerous industries, the Skullgard Protective Hat sets the standard for environments such as steel mills. Skullgard helmets have been tested to radiant heat loads producing temperatures up to, but not exceeding, 350F.

• Skullgard helmets have been tested to radiant heat loads producing temperatures up to, but not exceeding, 350F.
• Smooth crown for easy use of MSA welding equipment
• Available in a variety of colors and sizes
• Custom imprinting and striping options

LIFT DAX FULL BRIM HARD HAT

DAX Fiber Resin Full Brim Hard Hat 6 Point Suspension Lift Industrial Safety
DAX Fiber Resin Full Brim Hard Hat is a fiber reinforced resin hard hat offering a 6 point suspension system for superior comfort and impact protection. It features an innovative Clarino® synthetic leather comfort dome and an over-sized ratcheting fitment dial that makes adjustment easy even while wearing gloves.

Fiber reinforced resin shell for superior impact protection
Brim grip, exclusive design provides a secure feel
Perforated Clarino® synthetic leather comfort dome with molded EVA foam insert for additional shock absorbing protection to the top of head
Oversized ratcheting fitment dial to adjust size, easy to grip and use with gloves on
Meets ANSI Z89.1-2014 REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE 1 CLASS G & C, or C
Moisture-wicking foam backed microfiber liner reduces sweat build-up
6 point suspension system for a secure, comfortable fit
Triple reinforced crown for superior impact protection
Lifespan

Hard hat lifespan may vary depending on the conditions of each work site. Hard hats subjected to more wear and tear or used outdoors in direct sunlight may need to be replaced more frequently. Daily inspections are the best way to determine when to replace a hard hat shell, suspension, or the entire unit. Suggested replacement is based on service life (Based on when the hard hat was placed into service, not the manufacture date).

As a general guideline we recommend replacing hard hats every five years regardless of outside appearance, but this can vary due to use and job site conditions

Weight

DAX Fiber Resin Full Brim Hard Hat Weighs in at 330g without suspension system. 464g with suspension.

LIFT Cap Hard Hat

Product Description
Lift Safety DAX Fiber Resin Hard Hat Cap Brim
The DAX Fiber Resin Hard Hat Cap Brim offers a 6 point suspension system for superior comfort and impact protection. It features an innovative Clarino® synthetic leather comfort dome and an over-sized ratcheting fitment dial that makes adjustment easy even while wearing gloves.

Fiber reinforced resin shell for superior impact protection
Brim grip, exclusive design provides a secure feel
Perforated Clarino® synthetic leather comfort dome with molded EVA foam insert for additional shock absorbing protection to the top of head
Oversized ratcheting fitment dial to adjust size, easy to grip and use with gloves on
Meets ANSI Z89.1-2014 REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE 1 CLASS G & C, or C
Moisture-wicking foam backed microfiber liner reduces sweat build-up
6 point suspension system for a secure, comfortable fit
Triple reinforced crown for superior impact protection

LIFT DAX CARBON FIBER FULL BRIM HARDHAT

DAX Carbon Fiber Full Brim Hard Hat 6 Point Suspension
DAX Carbon Fiber Full Brim Hard Hat is a full brim, carbon fiber reinforced resin hard hat offering a 6 point suspension system for superior comfort and impact protection. It features an innovative Clarino® synthetic leather comfort dome and an over-sized ratcheting fitment dial that makes adjustment easy even while wearing gloves.

Each Dax Carbon Fiber Full Brim Hard Hat shell is hand laid giving it a unique, one of a kind appearance (Colors may vary).

Hard hat life span may vary depending on the conditions of each work site. Hard hats subjected to more wear and tear or used outdoors in direct sunlight may need to be replaced more frequently. Daily inspections are the best way to determine when to replace a hard hat shell, suspension, or the entire unit. Suggested replacement is based on service life (based on when the hard hat was placed into service, not the manufacture date).

As a general guideline we recommend replacing hard hats every five years regardless of outside appearance, but this can vary due to use and job site conditions

Fiber reinforced resin shell for superior impact protection
Brim grip, exclusive design provides a secure feel
Perforated Clarino® synthetic leather comfort dome with molded EVA foam insert for additional shock absorbing protection to the top of head
Oversized ratcheting fitment dial to adjust size, easy to grip and use with gloves on
Meets ANSI Z89.1-2014 requirements for Type 1, Class C.
Moisture-wicking foam backed microfiber liner reduces sweat build-up
6 point suspension system for a secure, comfortable fit
Triple reinforced crown for superior impact protection

LIFT DAX CARBON FIBER CAP

DAX Carbon Fiber Hard Hat Cap 6 Point Suspension
DAX Carbon Fiber Hard Hat Cap is a cap brim carbon fiber reinforced resin hard hat offering a 6 point suspension system for superior comfort and impact protection. It features an innovative Clarino® synthetic leather comfort dome and an over-sized ratcheting fitment dial that makes adjustment easy even while wearing gloves.

Each DAX Carbon Fiber Hard Hat Cap shell is hand laid giving it a unique, one of a kind appearance (Colors may vary).

Hard hat life span may vary depending on the conditions of each work site. Hard hats subjected to more wear and tear or used outdoors in direct sunlight may need to be replaced more frequently. Daily inspections are the best way to determine when to replace a hard hat shell, suspension, or the entire unit. Suggested replacement is based on service life (based on when the hard hat was placed into service, not the manufacture date).

As a general guideline we recommend replacing hard hats every five years regardless of outside appearance, but this can vary due to use and job site conditions

Fiber reinforced resin shell for superior impact protection
Brim grip, exclusive design provides a secure feel
Perforated Clarino® synthetic leather comfort dome with molded EVA foam insert for additional shock absorbing protection to the top of head
Oversized ratcheting fitment dial to adjust size, easy to grip and use with gloves on
Meets ANSI Z89.1-2014 requirements for Type 1, Class C.
Moisture-wicking foam backed microfiber liner reduces sweat build-up
6 point suspension system for a secure, comfortable fit
Triple reinforced crown for superior impact protection

Conclusion: We like and use all of these hats. The fiber reinforced is a bit heavier than the carbon fiber and both are close to the weight of plastic. Either materials provide better protection than plastic seen on most traditional inexpensive hard hats. They have a higher quality construction and the suspension inserts are more durable and comfortable then on the econ hats. Are they worth it? At the cost of a few cases of beer i say they are. Please contact us any time with questions.