Helmet Visor: The Definitive Guide for Importers and Learners

Today, I want to show you how to skyrocket your helmet visor business.

How?

First, I will show you the best material for your helmet visor and its benefits.

Then, I will explore all helmet visor coating technologies, from military grade, industrial to basic applications.

And, lastly, I will advise you on the best designs and where to get them.

Chapter 1: What is a Helmet Visor?

Probably, you’ve seen people in a wide range of sectors wearing some form of headgears from time to time on different occasions.

Don’t confuse this with the fashion headgear’s though!

I’m talking about some sort an accessory that seemingly covers the head skull and possibly has an extension that covers the facial area too.

Have you come across something like this?

So without putting you through too much task of figuring out what this accessory is, let me try and expound it so that you can understand it better.

Let’s get straight to the point here;

Ordinarily, a helmet visor refers to a projecting front on a headgear or cap that shields the eyes and the face in general from various potential dangers.

In most cases, a helmet visor often takes a curved shape, and it goes above your eyes when you wear it.

This is undoubtedly essential because it makes it easy for you to have a better vision whenever you’re performing the particular task.

And at the same time, it makes it possible for you to protect your face from the various potential dangers that might happen such as injuries and excess light.

Helmet visors are always relatively clear, which means that you can be able to see through without any hindrance.

But in some cases, you’ll realize that others are translucent depending on the specific task it is designed to perform.

Nonetheless, the translucency still does not hinder the helmet visor from providing better performance in whatever task you’ll be doing.

 Motorcycle helmet visor

The attachment of this component on the helmet is in such a manner that allows you to flip it up and down your face whenever you deem it necessary.

This is to mean that when in action, you can pull it down to cover your face all through.

And when you’re done or when you divert a little bit from the main action you can as well flip it upwards.

The bottom line?

This accessory is vital when it comes to safeguarding your face area.

Also, it improves better visibility given that its manufacturing incorporates a wide range of vision-enhancing technologies.

And as if that is not enough, I’m sure you’d wish to know the essence of wearing a helmet visor.

So in the next chapter, we want to look at some of the key benefits that would front you to wearing this particular head accessory.

Chapter 2: Benefits of Helmet Visor

Here’s the truth;

The need for having and wearing a helmet visor narrows down to your own safety and convenience.

Do you know some facial injuries would actually result in disability?

And, would you also like to imagine that quite a considerable number of deaths have been as a result of facial injuries?

I’m not here to scare you, but the one thing you should never take for granted is your safety.

Ideally, helmet visors have several advantages that you need to know.

In this section, my interest is to take you through some of the key benefits of helmet visors.

2.1 Preventing Injuries

It is the primary reason for wearing this protective headgear.

In most applications where its use is common, you’ll notice that the stakes of injury are more likely to happen.

So, in the spirit of enhancing safety, you need to wear this particular headgear to protect your facial structure and skull in general from the injuries.

Trust me, the worst thing that can ever happen to you is suffering from injuries from an incident that you could probably prevent.

Hockey helmet visor NHL

For instance, when playing games such as hockey or even football, in most situations you’ll note that there is a lot of commotion, physicality, and contact.

Some opponents would openly target your eye as a way of incapacitating you to allow them to get an added advantage in the game.

It is in such cases that you may end up with severe injuries than you can ever imagine, albeit accidental or deliberate intention of the opponent.

So when you incorporate a helmet visor in such applications, you’ll be confident of your safety throughout the game.

Additionally, you will also prevent any likely cases of the opponents getting an unfavorable advantage due to injuries or maiming of yourself or your teammates.

Basically, what I’m trying to explain to you here is that when you wear a helmet visor, it becomes relatively difficult for an object to prick your eye.

For that reason, your face remains safe, which is vital given that no one would wish to nurse any form or bodily injury.

2.2 Preventing Eye Strain

This is also the other advantage of wearing a helmet visor.

Let me tell you something that you probably didn’t know regarding this head accessory;

Many manufacturers of different helmet visors often integrate different types of technologies during processing.

It thus means that a wide range of elements concerning your eye and other aspects of visibility are put into consideration.

Helmet visor with AR technology

Such that whenever you wear them, you will necessarily refrain from straining your eyes in the effort of performing a certain activity.

Mostly, in most cases, especially when working or doing something under somewhat unfavorable conditions, you’ll have to strain so hard to see well.

For instance, excessive light may in many occasions hinder your vision and as a result, trigger you to go to extreme cases to get a better view.

So this gadget necessarily makes it possible for you to prevent such cases.

It happens in the sense that it has a way of barring the unfavorable conditions from preventing your eyes from straining.

The net result of this, of course, is enhanced vision which is ideally useful for the sake of improving overall performance.

2.3 Improves Vision

You’ll realize that most of the materials for making helmet visors are from some of the best ones when it comes to enhancing vision.

Generally, what I’d want you to understand is that apart from preventing eye stress and injuries, this accessory is vital in improving your vision.

Several technologies that manufacturers incorporate in this headgear makes it possible for you to see every aspect around clearly regardless of the condition.

 HUD Helmet visor

Don’t worry about these technologies I keep on mentioning here.

We will look at all of them in the coming chapters later in this guide.

Back to the main point now.

So at the end of the day, you’ll notice that the particular material used for making the helmet visor contains different elements that support better visibility.

This is essential because it also improves the performance of the particular application you are undertaking when wearing this item.

For instance, when wearing a motorbike helmet during winter, you’ll undoubtedly be able to improve your visibility.

It thus follows that you’ll have a better performance, hence making it one of the key benefits of this product.

But on the same note, you also need to make sure that you consider the type of material and coating technology which is ideal for you.

It allows you to get the best results when it comes to the better vision from your particular application.

2.4. Correcting Vision

This is also another fundamental benefit of helmet visors.

In some cases, you’ll realize that you perhaps have a sight problem.

This is in the sense that you may not be able to see appropriately due to a particular type of eye problem.

Tinted Helmet Visor

This can be problematic because, in some incidents, it may aggravate to further serious injuries that might even result in death.

So what happens, in this case, is that you visit your optician who will obviously examine your eye condition and find for you the right helmet visor.

It is vital because at the end of the day you need to have a better vision of the activity you’re undertaking.

It is what determines significantly whether or not you’ll be in a position to perform and yield better or desirable results.

As long as it contains the relevant elements, you’ll be able to have a perfect vision.

2.5. Hiding Eyes

This is a common advantage among athletes who use helmet visors in their games such as in football and hockey.

You see, such games often require a player to challenge the opponents to get the ball and perhaps get the advantage of controlling the game.

So in such instances, you can choose to wear a kind of helmet visor that prevents your opponents from seeing your eyes.

So how is this necessarily advantageous to you as a player?

The thing is, when you wear a visor that conceals your eyes, it becomes difficult for the opponents to see how the move.

Football helmet visor

So at the end of it, the opponent player will not be able to detect your possible move since they cannot see the movement of your eyes.

And please, don’t get me wrong here:

When it comes to the use of hockey helmet visors, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) prohibits the use tinted visors field.

Why am I saying this?

Before you buy a tinted football helmet visor or tinted hockey helmet visor, ensure it does not go against the set rules and regulations.

As you can see, this item can present a wide range of benefits that you would ever think of.

Even these key advantages are a clear sign that you indeed need to use this accessory whenever you have to.

So now that you can relate all these benefits with wearing a helmet visor, can you ever think of the suitable material for manufacturing the same?

Let’s shift focus to the next chapter and find out more about such materials.

Chapter 3: Materials for Helmet Visor

So now that you have a rough idea of what a helmet visor is, it would be ideal to find out the suitable material for manufacturing it.

Since this item is mostly focusing on facial surface, it means that your eyes tend to be affected directly.

Here is the truth of the matter:

Different materials can make various types of helmet visors.

But using the one that meets that minimum safety threshold makes it even better.

Of course, different applications, as we’ll come to realize, later on, require different types of materials depending on several factors.

Nonetheless, you need to know that all the materials for making this accessory have to go through a strict quality inspection irrespective of the type.

Motorcycle helmet visor – Image source: Motorbike Winter

The essence of this inspection is to validate safety and quality standards of the material and render it suitable for manufacturing this product.

But the key requirement of any material for manufacturing this item needs to be tough and resistant to various conditions.

So without taking much of time, let us get straightaway and discuss some of the common materials you’ll find in helmet visors.

3.1. Polycarbonate for Helmet Visors

Polycarbonate is the most popular type of material for manufacturing a wide range of helmet visors for different applications.

This material contains ideal elements that enable it to support the internal transmission of light in a similar way that glass material does.

Solid polycarbonate sheet

A helmet visor made of polycarbonate material offers all the necessary protection and visibility that you’d require from such a product.

Incidentally, most manufacturers that use polycarbonate material to make visors do not incorporate a lot of details on such helmets.

So what is this material which sounds like a marvelous element for helmet visors?

Undoubtedly, from its features, it is a fabulous material for this product.

In some instances, other people would refer to it merely as a PC, realistically, an abbreviation of the word polycarbonate.

So it refers to a unique hardened plastic component consisting of high-grade features which can support different optical, chemical and mechanical applications.

In other words, you can refer to it as a transparent amorphous thermoplastic material.

On most helmets for different applications, a small piece of polycarbonate plastic is often attached at the front.

You’ll find that most designs of such helmets tend to be so deliberate, permanently to protect your facial area and eyes from push impacts and errant objects.

It is ideally vital because it protects your skull from cuts and your facial bones from breaking.

Polycarbonate materials fit well in most of the helmets since in most cases, they come with other add-ons to help in placing them precisely on your face.

What’s more?

The nature of polycarbonate material allows for sufficient circulation of air even when you cover your entire face.

Injection molding polycarbonate to helmet visors

This arises from the fact that designs of many helmet visors also feature an alignment at the top and bottom sections.

In general, polycarbonate material is ideal for manufacturing helmet visor due to its high impact resistance and strength.

So it follows that it provides the necessary protection and any other suitable elements for that matter.

3.2. What Makes Polycarbonate Ideal for Helmet Visor?

There are a number of reasons that make polycarbonate material suitable for helmet visors.

This is due to its unique features that I am going to share with you in this section.

Let’s dive right in:

        a) Polycarbonate Material is Lightweight

One feature is that this material is lightweight.

Given that you’ll always wear a helmet on your head, it is somewhat practical for the material to be relatively lightweight.

Can you imagine cycling or playing hockey and a comparatively heavy item is on your head?

The extent of discomfort you’ll feel will be wanting.

Football players with helmet visors – Image source: Seattle Times

So, the lightweight feature of this material plays a critical role in making sure that it creates the necessary comfort when you’re using it.

         b) Easy to Clean and Maintain

It is yet another important feature of polycarbonate sheet helmet visor.

Many helmet visor manufacturers often opt for this material because the end users can clean and maintain it effortlessly.

Cleaning motorcycle helmet visor – Image source: MCN

As an end user, therefore, you will not waste much of your time cleaning.

All you need to do is use a recommendable cleaning agent for doing the task.

         c) Polycarbonate Helmet Visors Com in Different Shapes and Sizes

Also, the other appealing element of this material is that it is readily available and it comes in different varieties.

What it means here is that you can find them in different sizes, shapes, and other designs.

It is, of course, important because every helmet requires the unique design of this material.

Different types of helmet visors

So, the easy accessibility of this material makes it ideal especially in the event that you need to replace one due to various reasons.

Now, as I had indicated earlier, to make polycarbonate helmet visor safe and reliable, manufacturers include different types of technologies.

They have to meet the ideal safety standards and also contain the vital features and technologies that enhance better visibility and safety.

Let’s learn about the different technologies for helmet visors.

Chapter 4: Coating Technologies for Helmet Visor

Apparently, the intention of most coating technologies that helmet visor manufacturers integrate is to improve visibility.

We know that the use of different types of helmet visors are subject to various conditions.

What this means is that there is no specific condition set for using a particular visor of the helmet.

Therefore, climatic and other environmental conditions may determine the type of coating technology a manufacturer will use for helmet visors.

So in this section, we want to dwell on a wide range of these coating technologies.

With the information you’re going to learn here, I am sure you can choose a suitable technology for your helmet visors.

4.1. Anti-fog Coating for Helmet Visors

It is arguably one of the broadly used coating technology on various helmet visors.

You see, when you operate in areas that are comparatively cold, you can agree with me that wearing this accessory can be problematic.

The surfaces of the helmet visor tend to fog up every time you come from the cold.

Of course, this can be dangerous because the fog impairs your vision.

It is somewhat practically unrealistic to keep on flipping your helmet visor up and down trying to clear the fog that always forms on the surface.

So for that reason, integrating anti-fog coating technology on this item becomes essential.

Primarily, this particular technology involves a principle of molecular interaction.

It is this element that enables the visor to resist from forming fog and remain clear.

Fogs are often as a result of respiration or due to extremely low temperatures within the surrounding of the activity.

It thus happens that they form on the visor surface and appear as small droplets of water.

So the integration of hydrophilic anti-fogging technology makes it possible for water to reduce the surface tension.

Therefore, the small water droplets instead of sticking on the surface, they spread into a transparent film.

So this thin film helps to eliminate any form of moisture that would get to the visor and attempt to cause fogging.

In other words, the essence of anti-fog technology is to spread the water or moisture droplets uniformly across the lens surface.

Do you want to learn more about anti-fog technology?

Well, here is a free eBook for you: Ultimate Guide to Anti-fog Solution.

4.2. Anti-reflective Coating for Helmet Visors

This coating technology refers to the application of a special dielectric thin film varnish on a helmet visor to reduce glare and reflection.

You see, what happens typically in some cases, only a small percentage of light goes through this particular optical item when you wear it.

Since its only small amount of light that passes through the object, it means that the rest of light get lost to surface reflection.

Mirror helmet visors

But the application of this coating technology helps to reduce the surface reflections which is crucial as it allows more light to pass through the visor.

Of course, when more light goes through the lens of your visor, it means that you’ll have better visibility.

And this is important especially when you wear this item in areas where there are excessive light and the reflections block your vision.

An AR coating gets rid of the glare hence allowing sufficient light to pass through the helmet visor and ultimately get better performance.

4.3. Ultraviolet Coating for Helmet Visors

The ultraviolet coating on a helmet visor is a technology that helps to prevent excessive UV radiation from affecting your eyes and skin.

How UV affects the eyes – Image source: Chania Post

Typically, the eyes tend to be somewhat susceptible to damage that arises from the UV rays.

And so you need a helmet visor that integrates this technology as a way of staying safe from such rays.

So in general, when you wear a helmet visor that has an ultraviolet coating, you’re sure of enhancing your performance in whatever you’re doing.

The essence of this coating technology is that it allows you to be comfortable in undertaking the particular activity even when in the scorching sun.

So that you don’t find yourself struggling and straining your eyes to catch a better view of the particular activity, you’re doing.

In most cases, the consolidation of this technology often happens in special laboratories for precision and efficiency.

4.4. Anti-Scratch Coating for Helmet Visors

Visors that incorporate anti-scratch coating technology consists of microparticles which are typically hard.

In simple words, it means that the surface of this kind of helmet visor is sturdy given that it is the coating that tends to get into contact with the external forces.

Anti-scratch coating technology involves a wide range of ingredients which are suitably applicable depending on the type of the visor material and its usage.

The application of this coating technology on the helmet visors also uses different types of techniques including spray, roll and flow coating.

The significance of this technology is that it prevents the surface of the visor from any imminent scratches which you cannot avoid.

Helmet visor with anti-scratch coating

While we’re on the subject, when you’re importing a helmet visor, this is one of the fundamental coating technologies that you should consider.

Its advantage is that it can combine with other technologies and still deliver top-notch performance.

Additionally, it improves the durability and assures you of superior quality vision irrespective of your particular application.

4.5. Photochromic Technology for Helmet Visor

Probably you didn’t know this, but the truth is that photochromic coating is one of the best technologies for helmet visors.

This technology provides the necessary optical clarity that helps considerably in enhancing performance during a wide range of applications.

Just like anti-scratch technology this one is also compatible with different types of techniques making it one of the best choices to seek.

What’s more?

The level of convenience that this technology brings on board is superb.

You’ll find that you can use a helmet visor with a photochromic coating in various light conditions.

So it means that you only have one photochromic helmet visor and use it in areas that are somewhat dark or with excessive light.

The particles of the photochromic coating are enduring and also have a mechanism of preventing UV radiations from getting into your skin.

In overall, therefore, the photochromic coating is an ideal technology that you should consider for your helmet visor.

Do you want to learn more about photochromic technology for helmet visors?

Here is a free eBook for you: Photochromic Technology Guide Book

4.6. Abrasion-resistant Coatings for Helmet Visors

This type of coating has also become popular in the recent times in consolidating helmet visor for ideal visibility performance.

The truth is that for you to have a better view of any object when wearing this accessory, its visor’s surface has to be clear.

Football helmet visor with abrasion resistant coating

Should the surface contain any sort of abrasions or scratches, then you can be sure of getting a compromised vision.

However, the efficiency and high quality of this technology on your helmet visor are only attainable in high technology special laboratories.

It is such labs that contain the necessary equipment that can consolidate all the particles of abrasion resistant coatings perfectly.

You should also take note of the fact that you can find customized abrasion resistant coating for your particular helmet visor when you need it.

4.7. Augmented Reality Technology for Helmet Visors

You see like I’ve been stating throughout this guide, different helmet visors are designed for multiple applications.

So in this case, you’ll find whose intention is to provide a computerized view of the image and the environment for the user.

And that is where the augmented reality coating technology comes in to play a pivotal role.

Primarily, this coating technology unquestionably enhances your performance as it enables you to navigate extreme conditions.

Different types of helmet visors with augmented reality technology

What happens is that this technology adds an extra layer of information to the user’s vision.

Therefore you’ll be able to detect any element or substance that you wouldn’t necessarily have realized without this item.

This technology, however, is currently more common on helmet visors made of glass materials.

But other manufacturers also incorporate it in polycarbonate materials.

All in all augmented reality coating technology offers superior impact resistance and high-grade optical clarity which has lower distortion.

4.8. Tinted Technology for Helmet Visor

Tinted coating technology offers the best efficiency and performance in helmet visors.

Ideally, it gives you a considerable advantage, especially when operating in extreme conditions.

So what does this technology entails?

Tinted helmet visors

I know you’ve seen a tinted helmet visor.

They’re all over in many places especially for motor racers, footballers and hockey players among others.

This technology is technically a shade that you integrate on a particular helmet visor using injection molding technology.

It is the manufacturers that often undertake this process given that they understand all the components and they also have the relevant devices.

Moreover, the tint is available in a wide range of shades.

This is actually good because you are free to select the one that fits your needs.

But you also need to understand that some authorities or regulatory bodies do have control over the particular tint shades to apply on their respective visors.

That notwithstanding, the essence of tint coating technology on helmet visors is to reduce the amount of light getting into your eyes.

This shade also improves the profundity of perception.

4.9. Iridium Coating for Helmet Visor

This visor coating technology ordinarily involves the application of iridium particles on the surface of the optical lens.

What happens is that the iridium ingredients create a certain layer which is somewhat like a tint on the surface of the visor.

Iridium helmet visor

And therefore, it is this element that helps to optimize your vision seamlessly across various conditions of light.

Additionally, this coating technology also helps to prevent UVA, UVB and UVC radiations 100% and at the same time producing unmatched clarity.

So that at the end of the day you’ll get an accessory which suits your needs regarding improving performance and safety during usage.

4.10. (Head-up Display) Technology for Helmet Visors

Heads-up display (HUD) is yet another innovative technology that improves safety and reliability of the helmet visors.

With the HUD technology, your helmet comes with different technologies allowing it to project all information on the visor.

Therefore, you don’t have to turn your head to see the surrounding environment.

The heads-up-display for helmet visor is a high end accessory, common in the aviation industry.

Pilots use these helmets a lot.

HUD helmet visor

Of course, by projecting all information on the helmet visor, it improves safety.

However, this alone is not enough.

The helmet visors must have other technologies such as anti-fog, abrasion resistance, mirror coating, etc.

It will all depend on where you intend to use the HUD helmet visors.

What’s the bottom line here?

In most cases, these are some of the popular visor technologies that you might come across.

Remember, you may find other types depending on the particular use of the helmet visor.

But in most cases, you’ll realize that even the reputable manufacturers of different types of visors often incorporate the technologies I’ve described above.

So lets us move swiftly to the next section and discuss in brief some of the critical areas where the use of helmet visors is seemingly common.

Chapter 5: Applications of Helmet Visors

The focus on section four was to see how the integration of a wide range of coating technologies can be possible on different visor helmets.

And one thing that has become apparent is that all the coating technologies depend on a specific application of the visor.

So, what does it imply?

You can only apply a particular type of coating technology on a visor which is suitable on a specific condition.

For example, it would be unrealistic to apply anti-reflective coating when you intend to use the visor in cold or high humidity areas.

You see it won’t really be helpful since water droplets shall still form on the surface of your visor and distort your visibility.

Therefore, let us look at some of the applications of helmet visors and also determine the right type of technology that suits each one.

· Hockey Visor

Hockey helmet visor is one of the broadly accessory that many players use when playing.

In fact, the different hockey associations are proposing that use of hockey visors be a mandatory requirement in various hockey leagues.

So you’ll find that players all the way from the lower-tier leagues to the National Hockey League (NHL) use particular types of hockey visors.

The intention is apparently to protect the players from injuries that might arise from the loose objects including the ball and hockey sticks.

The common coating technologies for most of the hockey helmet visors include:

• Tinting
• Anti-reflective
• Anti-fogging
• Abrasion resistant
• UV resistant

In overall, integration of two or more of these technologies help significantly to improve the performance of this item.

Hockey helmet visor

For instance, you will have one that offers better optical clarity, ideal fog resistant feature and high abrasion and scratch resistant.

It is also possible to get a customized unit for your helmet that suits your particular needs.

· Paintball Mask

This is the other common area where helmet visors are broadly applicable.

Paintball is some sort of game which involves shooting of opponents using gelatin capsule which is spherical and breaks upon hitting the competitor.

So, you wear the mask as a way of protecting the gelatin capsules from hitting your eyes since they come in a force that can harm you.

Additionally, the visor on such masks also enables you to have a better vision hence facilitating accurate shooting.

Paintball mask

Therefore, you’ll find that playing of this sport at times takes place in unfavorable conditions such as foggy or in the excessive light.

And when you wear the paintball helmet visor in such conditions, your performance will in a significant way increase and your shots will aim the opponent accordingly.

All these are as a result of the possible relevant technologies that the visor incorporate to enhance your productivity and also enjoy the game.

Anti-fogging, anti-scratching, anti-reflective, UV resistant and abrasion resistant are some of the technological coatings that you can incorporate on this type of visor.

· Full-face Respirator

In some careers, you’ll find that the employees have to cover their entire faces, especially when handling a particular emergency and hazardous situation.

During the process, they need a type of mask that would still enable active air circulation within the mask.

Full Face Respirator

So primarily, the full-face respirator as the name suggests would cover your entire face and hence the need to have a clear view of the process.

And since the mask covers even the eyes, you need to get one that has a visor which enhances your vision.

Remember in as much as you cover your face; you also need to see what you’re doing.

This can as well be possible if the helmet visor you’re wearing contains ideal coating technologies which enhance your visibility.

Anti-scratch, anti-fog, photochromic, and Ultraviolet coatings are some of the technologies that would be suitable for this type of visor.

· Football Visor

Football is a physical game that requires proper protection.

One way of attaining this is by wearing safety helmet visors.

Football visor

This accessory prevents the opponents from harming your facial parts including your eyes.

You also stay safe even after colliding with an opponent, and you fall down in a compromising manner.

This type of helmet visor is critical in making it possible for you to confuse the opponents’, especially when making a run.

It happens that some have tinted shades which tend to hide your eyes hence making it difficult for the opponents to read your next move.

So in general, a helmet visor plays a critical role in a game of football in a sense that you protect your skull and at the same time have better-playing performance.

• Motorcycle Visor

Motorcycle helmet visors are often unique specifically in regards to construction.

What happens is that these items often come in various designs depending on what suits the particular need for wearing it.

You may find those which are suitable for the night when there is no light, and you can also see those that ideal for foggy conditions.

The bottom line is that these visors help to protect your eyes from hurting, and straining when riding the motorbikes.

 Motorcycle helmet visor

They protect the strong wind which you may encounter when riding at a relatively high speed from blowing into your eyes.

Some with different coating technologies also enhance the overall riding experience irrespective of the prevailing climatic condition.

• Safety Face Shield

Emergency situations require you or any other person to wear protective gears when handling the events.

A safety face shield is one of these protective gears.

However, other than protection that you get from this item, you should also get a better view through its visor.

The reason here is that you need to see what you’re handling quite clearly to allow you to deal with it effectively.

Safety face shield

Moreover, you also need to protect your eyes from any possible outcomes that may emanate from such emergencies such as loose debris among others.

Safety face shield visor allows you to perfectly see what you’re doing because of the clarity which integration of different coating technologies provides.

• Ski Helmet Visor

Skiing is the other area where the application of this item seems to be dominant.

People who ski either do it for recreational or sporting reasons.

Nonetheless, safety is still a fundamental aspect.

You’ll find that most of ski helmet visors come in a wider range of shades.

It is essential because at the end of it all you find what you really look for and you think suits your needs.

Ski helmet visor

Tint, photochromic, anti-fog, anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings are among the conventional technologies that this helmet visor incorporates.

Of course, this is as a result of the environment where this activity commonly occurs.

But the upshot is that such coating technologies help to improve the performance of the whether you’re playing or having fun.

• Snowmobile Heated Shield

Again this is another area where the use of helmet visor is common.

Mostly, you’ll cover your face using a helmet to protect your head and even face.

And given that the environment, in this case, is freezing, at times you need to warm the snowmobile shield.

If the unit is not ideal, it will form fog, especially on its interior surface hence hindering clarity which can compromise your performance.

Snowmobile helmet heated shield

Therefore, you need to get one that incorporates a vast number of technologies that would enable you to improve the visibility.

Some of the coating technologies that you would incorporate on this particular accessory include anti-fog and anti-scratch.

• Fire Helmet Face Shields

It is a typical application of helmet visor.

I know you’ve seen firefighters always in some sort of heavy masks when handling fire.

What happens is that wearing this accessory during such fire incidents enable them to see precisely how to put it off practically.

You see, there is no way you can get into let’s say a burning building without such an accessory.

The heat obviously will be too much for you to have control of the fire.

Fire helmet face shields

Additionally, your eyes might as well fail to see clearly what’s happening because of the chemicals that the fire might be producing.

Moreover, the modern coating technologies such as anti-reflective and anti-scratch enable the visor to maintain its properties even when in such adverse conditions.

And ultimately, you’ll realize that this accessory plays a vital role in putting off for efficiently and enabling you to remain safe throughout.

• Pilot Visor

A pilot visor is primarily a type of head accessory that professional who fly aircraft often wear.

Flying in some horrible weather conditions and can be difficult because as a pilot you might fail to have a clear vision.

But then this type of visor helps to facilitate maneuvering when in the skies even when the overall environment is not favorable.

Pilot visor

Mostly, the pilot visors often integrate augmented reality coating technology because they have to see the images beforehand.

Anti-fog, anti-scratch, anti-reflective, and photochromic are also among the other notable coating technologies that this visor incorporates.

• Ballistic Face Shield

This is also another pertinent sector where the use of helmet visor is significantly common.

Ballistic threats can be dangerous hence the need of wearing this type of mask to protect you from the same.

While at it, however, you also need to have a clear vision because still, you should be able to see the happenings within the surrounding.

Ballistic face shield

And it is at this point that the essence of getting a high-quality helmet visor for this purpose becomes fundamental.

Ballistic face shield like any other type of visor also incorporates anti-reflective, anti-scratch anti-fog coating technologies among others.

• Riot Helmet

This one is quite obvious because I’m sure you’ve seen a wide range of peace enforcing enforcers wearing such headgear’s, especially during protests.

You see protesters always hail different types of objects to the officers.

Some of these objects including stones and other sharp ones can really hurt the officers.

Riot face shield

So as an officer you need to wear a type of riot helmet with a visor that enables you to safeguard your eyes from the imminent object.

Also, the helmet visor should allow you to see the events accurately to find a way of taking charge without delaying.

Given that it is unpredictable to know what substance the protestors will use to hit you with, anti-abrasive and anti-scratch coating technologies become essential.

And it is the reason in most cases such law enforcing officers always face the rioters when wearing such accessories.

It prevents them from getting hurt in case the protesters throw an object at them.

Now, these are among the top applications of a helmet visor.

As you can see, the underlining factors that they bring on board in all the applications are safety and better visibility.

So whenever you’re purchasing or importing this product, irrespective of its application, you need to ensure that it meets such prerequisites.

Again, the respective coating technology on each should provide the basis for efficiency and ultimately enhance performance.

Chapter 6: Factors to consider when Buying Helmet visors

Different types of helmet visors are continuously flooding the markets, both online and offline stores.

So for a first timer who wants to buy or import this particular accessory, it becomes difficult to identify the ideal one that suits all the requirements.

Remember safety and visibility are key elements but you also got a wide range of factors to look into when purchasing this item.

And therefore, I want to quickly take you through some of the vital factors that you must consider if at all you want to buy an efficient and quality helmet visor.

6.1. Specific Application

It is one of the most important aspects to look into when purchasing this product.

Incidentally, there is no way you can merely come from nowhere and buy this component when you don’t even know its use.

As you’ve seen in the previous chapter, helmet visors have several applications.

So you need to be specific if in any case, you want to obtain something that will serve you purposefully.

If you’re into riding, go for a motorcycling helmet visor.

And if you’re into playing, choose the particular unit depending on the type of game.

There is a concrete reason the design for every helmet visor is for a specific application.

In many instances, you’ll notice that the coating technologies vary depending on the use of the visor.

You should, therefore, base your search on the use of the helmet visor before you think of ordering for one.

Again, given that these applications also vary, looking for one that suits you will mostly make it possible for you to attain the best results.

6.2. Size and Shape

These are also other significant elements that you must consider when importing helmet visors.

As you know, the size, shape or generally the design varies depending on the application of the helmet visor.

So this should definitely give you an idea of the right size and shape of this item which suits your needs accordingly.

Clear helmet visor

Again, we all have different facial structures meaning the shape and size of a visor that fits you won’t necessarily suit me or any other person.

And remember the essence of this accessory is to provide safety which means that it has to fit well on your face to achieve it fully.

Therefore, you have to know the right size that suits your face once you’ve determined the type of visor you’re ordering.

Finding the right size and shape of the visor enhances safety and overall performance in the activity you’re undertaking.

6.3. Visibility

If there’s any vital aspect that you have to consider when buying a helmet visor is its visibility.

What I mean here is that in some instances you’ll find a wide range of visors that come in different shades.

Some of these shades might not be suitable for the particular task.

And in other instances, authorities may not accept some shades due to various reasons.

Again, you also need to know that if you wear a helmet visor that gives you poor visibility increases chances of injury.

Ability to see through a helmet visor

For that reason, you have to know the right shade you’re going to get to prevent it from hindering your visibility at any given time.

And you should also know that poor visibility does not only emanate from the shades or tints.

Other factors such as fog, scratches, abrasion and light reflection might as well lead to invisibility.

6.4. Fit and Type of Strap

The other important thing that you must consider when buying this item is whether it has a strap and how it fits.

Ordinarily, this headgear requires fitting straps which holds it appropriately and tightly on your head.

Therefore, depending on the type of helmet visor you’re buying, you must ensure that it fits tightly on your head.

Also, it has straps; you need to make sure that they are easy to tighten and to loosen to avoid unnecessary troublesomeness.

While we’re on the subject, the fit and type of strap of the helmet visor shouldn’t necessarily make you uncomfortable when you wear it.

Otherwise, you will be struggling to balance between staying safe from the dangerous elements on the ground and your comfort.

Different types of football helmet visors

6.5. Ventilation

As you know, almost all helmet visors tend to cover the entire head surface including the face.

So it is quite evident that breathing would be somewhat difficult if particular you don’t take care of particular concerns.

One of these concerns involves proper ventilation, which will enable adequate air circulation inside the helmet.

Bike helmet visor with ventilation

So whenever you’re buying this kind of helmet, you must make sure that it fits you well and leaves an ideal allowance that provides ventilation.

On the same note, this does not mean that you should go for a helmet visor which is too bid on your face.

You know why?

Because a bigger one may keep on obstructing your vision hence reducing the efficiency of this particular accessory.

6.6 Certification

It is imperative to understand that any type of helmet visor on the market has to meet specific quality standards.

However, these standards vary from region to region, but the bottom line is that each of them has to conform to such specifications.

For instance, in Europe, the standardization mark is EN 966 which ideally provide detailed specifications regarding flight helmets.

Technical data sheet

What I’m trying to say here is that ensuring the particular unit you’re importing has the relevant certification is a sign of quality.

It also shows that you by any measure, the visor is safe and cannot necessarily harm your eyes or react with a part of your body in any case.

The essence of a helmet visor to protect you and therefore you need to ensure that the one you get can ideally do the job.

Primarily, these are the essential elements that you need to consider whenever you think of importing or purchasing this type of accessory.

Chapter 7: WeeTect Helmet Visors Solution

If you follow this guide keenly, you’ll realize that there is quite a lot of things that involve importing an ideal helmet visor for your needs.

The truth here is that you have to be specific if you want to acquire the ideal type of helmet visor that suits your individual needs.

Undoubtedly you wouldn’t wish to buy a helmet visor that would instead start giving you problems or even fail to provide significant efficiency.

In other words, what I’m trying to say here is that there is that need to find a suitable company that guarantees you best products.

WeeTect helmet visors

One of the best partners that you should seek is WeeTect.

This company provides you with the necessary helmet visor solution that meets your specifications.

The truth is:

When you’re shopping for this item, it is quite evident that you have to get one that suits you for the particular application.

Luckily, when you get to WeeTect, you’ll be confident of finding all the different types of helmet visors.

What’s more is that all the visor equipment that we offer contain all the ideal ingredients necessary for the respective coating technologies.

The essence of this is that it makes it possible for you to be sure of the safety and effectiveness of the particular helmet visor you’ll select.

Remember we all have hi-tech professionals who upon requesting your type of visor, they’ll examine just to get you what suits you best.

Another aspect which makes WeeTect a suitable OEM partner for helmet visor is the quality standards.

This company ensures that all the visors it produces meet the necessary specifications.

It is important because it’s an indication that the products of this company are safe and certified.

Making sure that our customers are fully satisfied with the helmet visors they purchase from us is also the other area we take pride in.

You, therefore, don’t have to worry about customer support or any related element because we are always available for your service.

And finally, what you spend on acquiring most of the helmet visor products from WeeTect is quite affordable than you can ever imagine.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are many types of helmet visors that feature different technologies.

But then, what makes a significant difference is the type of helmet you get, its design and material.

Therefore, you should buy a polycarbonate helmet visor with the right coating technology, design and shape.

And at WeeTect, we are here to skyrocket your business.

Whether you’re a distributor or OEM, WeeTect has a perfect solution for you.

Talk to us today, and out technical team will guide you on the best helmet visor.