Name: Guardian Cap XT (Football)
Brand: Guardian Innovations
SKU: GC-W-XT-v1.8
Price: 74.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Soft-Shell Football Helmet Cover

The Guardian Cap® XT is the leading soft-shell football helmet cover engineered to help reduce the impact of repetitive head contact during practice. Designed to fit over existing football helmets, it adds a protective outer layer that helps absorb and disperse head impact forces while maintaining comfort and mobility.

Lightweight, durable, and easy to install, the Guardian Cap is trusted by youth, high school, college, and professional football programs nationwide.

*Helmet not included.

Impact Reduction Technology: Adds a soft-shell protective layer to the outside of a football helmet to help absorb and disperse head impact forces from routine contact.
Trusted by the Best: Worn by athletes and teams across youth, high school and college football. More than 500,000 athletes have trained and competed with Guardian Cap technology, making it one of the most widely adopted football safety innovations in the game.
Lightweight Comfort: Weighs less than one pound to help maintain natural movement and comfort throughout practice.
Universal Helmet Fit: One-size-fits-all design attaches securely to football helmets using integrated snaps and hook-and-loop fasteners.
Quick Installation: Installs and removes in seconds without modifying or damaging the helmet.
Cooler Practice Sessions: Helps reduce radiant heat from direct sunlight, keeping helmets cooler during hot-weather training.
Protects Helmet Finish: Helps shield helmet shells and decals from scratches, scuffs, and everyday practice wear.
Built for the Demands of Practice: Provides additional cushioning during player-to-player and player-to-ground contact common in football drills and practices.

Permitted by the NFHS.

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.

Guardian Caps Warranty:
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 should be inspected before play.

What Is Covered:
- Defects in materials or workmanship affecting performance or usability.
- Malfunction or failure, including to snaps & straps, due to normal, intended use.

What Is Not Covered:
- Damage resulting from misuse, abuse, or neglect.
- Compression of pads due to normal use.
- Damage caused by improper installation or unauthorized modifications.
- Cosmetic wear and tear, including scratches, dents, or aesthetic changes.
- Damage from accidents, improper storage, or exposure to extreme conditions.
- Products purchased from unauthorized retailers or sellers.

Warranty Claim Process:
To file a warranty claim contact Guardian Sports Customer Support with your proof of purchase, description of the issue, and photos (if applicable). Guardian Sports will evaluate the claim and, if approved, repair or replace the Guardian Cap at no charge within six (6) months from the date of purchase. Replacement/repaired Guardian Caps do not extend terms on the original 6-month warranty. The warranty ends six (6) months from the date of purchase of the original Guardian Cap.

*Guardian Caps that are compressed, torn, or broken should not be assumed to have the same reduction in impact as a new Guardian Cap.*

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