Which Fibre-Metal Hard Hats Does Honeywell Make and Can You Get Them Custom Printed?

Fibre Metal Hard Hats: Common Buyer Questions

What fibre metal hard hat models does Honeywell actually make?

Honeywell's Fibre-Metal line is built around the climbing-style Type II safety helmet with a dual locking ratchet suspension, offered in a non-vented cap style and a non-vented full brim style. The cap-style version comes in black, brown, dark blue, gray, green, orange, red, white, and yellow. The full brim version is available in black, blue, gray, green, red, white, and yellow. Both share the same shell construction and suspension system, so the choice mostly comes down to brim coverage and jobsite preference.

Are Honeywell fibre-metal hard hats rated for the same jobsites as plastic hard hats?

Fibre-metal shells are built to a Type II standard with a dual locking ratchet suspension for stability during ladder work and overhead tasks. As with any PPE purchase, you're responsible for confirming that the specific ANSI/OSHA class and type meets your jobsite's requirements before deploying them crew-wide. We sell the hats; your safety manager or compliance officer should sign off on fit-for-purpose use.

Can a Honeywell fibre-metal hard hat be custom printed with our company logo?

Yes. We use a professional pad printing process that applies high-quality ink directly to the hard hat shell for a clean, durable finish. Logos can include up to four spot colors, with artwork placed independently on the front, back, left side, and right side of most helmets. Names can also be added per unit for individual crew members. Because pad printing uses a flexible silicone pad, it produces crisp, consistent impressions even on curved helmet surfaces. This process is available across a wide range of hard hat styles and shell colors, including black and brown climbing-style helmets. 

What's the difference between the climbing-style cap and the full brim fibre metal hard hat?

The climbing-style cap has a shorter brim and a lower profile, which is why it's favored by linemen, riggers, and anyone working around structures where a wide brim could catch on gear. The full brim version adds extended coverage around the entire circumference, which helps with sun and rain exposure on outdoor sites like roofing, oil and gas, and general construction.

How durable is a fibre-metal shell compared to a standard plastic hard hat?

Fibre-metal shells are built from a resin-reinforced composite that holds up well to repeated impacts, UV exposure, and rough handling on active jobsites. They tend to hold their shape better over years of daily wear compared to lighter plastic shells, which is part of why they remain popular with utility crews and mining operators who keep gear in service for the long haul.

What's the minimum order for a custom printed fibre metal hard hat?

Minimum order on the Honeywell Fibre-Metal climbing-style and full brim helmets is 6 units per color/style combination. If you're outfitting a full crew, bulk pricing kicks in at higher quantities, so it's worth consolidating your order by color rather than splitting small quantities across multiple colors.

How long does production and shipping take?

Standard production runs 12 business days once your artwork is approved, plus FedEx or UPS transit time on top of that. If you're coordinating a launch date for new crew gear or a safety rollout, build in the full production and transit window rather than ordering the week you need hats in hand.