About MSA V-Gard® Standard Hard Hats

MSA Safety is a worldwide leader in personal protective equipment, and MSA hard hats are designed to keep laborers safe in some of the most dangerous working conditions.

The MSA V-Gard hard hat includes the following features:

• A high-density polyethylene shell that protects laborers from life-threatening impacts to the head. 
• MSA V-Gard® Caps meet or exceed the applicable requirements for a Type I Helmet (top impact) as outlined in ANSI Z89.1 2014, Class E.
• Lightweight construction that makes the helmet comfortable to wear while still providing additional lateral protection. 
• Self-adjusting crown straps that ensure a comfortable fit.
• This hard hat comes with your choice of the 4-point ratchet suspension or the 4-point slide lock suspension.
• Size ranging from 6 1/2 - 8”.

V-Gard® Caps and Hats are not specifically designed to protect against lateral blows from the front, side or rear.

Helpful Resrouces

Looking for more information before you buy hard hats? We've got you covered with some helpful buying guides and hard hat comparisons. Check them out below.

• Compare Popular Hard Hat Styles
• How To Choose The Right Hard Hat For You
• An Overview On Hard Hat Safety Standards

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Staz-On Suspension & Fas-Trac Ratchet Suspension

You can choose to have either a Staz-On Suspension or a Fas-Trac Ratchet Suspension for your hard hat.

Staz-On Suspension	Fas-Trac Ratchet Suspension

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How to Order Hard Hats

• Step 1: Select the quantity of hard hats
• Step 2:Choose your options
  • Staz-On or Fas-Trac Ratchet Suspension
  • Front Logo
  • Back Logo
  • Right Logo
  • Left Logo
• Step 3: Click on the "Upload Logos" button
  • Select the logo files
  • In the "Provide Instructions" area, please let us know which logo goes in which location
• Step 4: Click on the "Add to Cart" button

You will then be taken through the checkout process. You will need to verify that all of the quantities, product options, and additional information is correct. You will then enter your billing and shipping information. You can select to pay with a credit card or check. 

We offer the following shipping options:

• Standard (3-5 Business Days)
• Three Day (3 Business Days)
• Two Day (2 Business Days)
• Overnight (1 Business Day)

Once we receive your order, we will put together a proof and email it to you. The proof will have all of your order information on it. You will need to approve the order before we will charge you and put the order into production. 

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Hard Hat Artwork Requirements

All hard hats require a vectorized logo for printing. 

Acceptable Adobe Illustrator Files

• .eps

Vector Logos

All hard hats require a vectorized logo for printing. Vector art consists of lines and curves that are mathematically defined objects. When viewing art in keyline mode you can see the points or vectors connecting your lines and curves. They can also be seen when using the pen tool or editing the points along a path. Vector art is ideal for type and drawn shapes because they can be enlarged to any size while maintaining crisp outlines and details without sacrificing quality. The distance between the vectors is calculated mathematically and is not dependent upon resolution.

Logo Conversion Fees

If you do not have an acceptable file, we offer a vectorization service to recreate most logos for $35. You will receive a copy of the logo file once it is completed. Payment must be received prior to us recreating your logo in a vector format.

Fonts

Convert all text to outlines. If this is not possible, please provide all fonts. TrueType fonts are preferred.

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Add Your Logo or Name to the Hard Hat!

You can add up to four logos in four different locations on your hard hat. Each logo can have up to four different colors. You can also have a name printed on the hard hat. All logos are printed as large as possible on the hat, unless otherwise specified. 

Logo Locations

• Front of the Hat
• Back of the Hat
• Right Side of the Hat
• Left Side of the Hat

Logo Imprint Colors

• No Logo
• 1-2 color logo
• 3 color logo
• 4 color logo
• Name

Logo Sizes (in inches)

You can also get a blank hard hat when you select the "No Logo" option from the drop down menu.

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Hard Hat Production Times

The standard production time for hard hats is 12 business days.

Please contact a customer service representative for the most accurate production estimate.

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PMS Color Options

We offer 14 different standard color options for your logo imprint, as follows: Yellow, Yellow Orange, Pink, Medium Blue, Reflex Blue, Dark Green, Light Gray, White, Orange, Red, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Green, Brown, Dark Gray, and Black. Please refer to our chart below for specifications on each color option.

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