Helmet Sweatbands

[Philbert]

I work with some volunteer groups, where we share PPE, such as helmets. The sweat bands can get gross, even if it’s just your own, but when shared . . .

A STIHL dealer quoted me an outrageous price on replacement sweat bands for their helmets. So, I got 5, different types of less expensive, aftermarket sweatbands, from Amazon, contractor supply places, etc., and I did a ‘science fair’ project with them.

These cost bout $1 to $4 each, sold in packs of 2 to 8. There are many types offered; some up to $30.

I test fit each on 6 different models of hard hats / helmets. Most fit over the existing brow bands, but there are differences in suspension design, even among models of STIHL helmets, that affect fit.

Removing, or trimming, the factory brow band might be helpful with some helmets.

Some of these replacements are just thin terry cloth. Some are thickly padded. Some are flame resistant (for welder’s helmets).

The 2 on the left fit the 2 STIHL helmets pretty well, and are thickly padded. Hand wash and air dry. Other styles may even fit better.

Having a few to swap out might be a better option than wrapping with a bandanna.

Philbert

 

[RCBS]

I like the terrycloth units. Cheap enough to have several.

 

[Dub11]

I work in a flour mill and have to have a bump cap. I used some thin veg tan leather for the sweat band. Of course just cut a peice and punched hole for the hooks.

 

[legdelimber]

For my welding hood, I had the thinly padded leather cover on the strap.
I just wrapped some paper towel around the strap and changed it as it got wet.
Perhaps a roll of the blue shop towels in the tool box?

 

[Philbert]

The 2 sweatbands on the right, in the photo, are offered for welding helmets. Flame resistant.

Not as comfortable as the more padded ones: feel like a cotton flannel over a thin sponge.

$2 - $3 a piece on Amazon. I sm sure that welding supply places carry some too.

Philbert

 

[Sloughfoot]

I need something over the leather suspension band in my T hat. It's started leaving a yellow stain band on my head.

 

[Philbert]

Here is another style, received today. Simple. Well made. Thick padding. A little more expensive than the ones I posted earlier.


Philbert

 

[Dustin4185]

I use a Tiger Band sweatband from my local welding supply. I can’t find them online, but I replace them on all my hard hats and helmets. I’ll see if I can find a link. They are more of a fleece type. They work well to keep sweat out of my eyes while working. Velcro so they are easy to change.