V-Gard Protective Caps and Hats from MSA consist of a polyethylene shell and your choice of suspension system, working together as a protective system. V-Gard headwear features advanced styling in cap and hat styles, with the cap available in three sizes: small (6 – 71/8), standard (61/2 – 8) and large (71/2 – 81/2).  V-Gard Caps and Hats meet or exceed the applicable requirements for a Type I helmet (top impact) as outlined in ANSI Z89.1-2003, Class E, and also are certified to in CSA 294.1-2005(Class E) with 1-Touch and Fas-Trac suspensions. V-Gard Caps and Hats are not specifically designed to protect against lateral blows from the front, side, or rear. (MSA’s Vanguard™ II protective helmets are so designed and must be used if lateral  protection is desired.