Helmet materials - hard shell or soft top

Given the diversity of helmet styles, it likely comes as no surprise not all helmets are made from the same materials! Here, there are two areas of helmet material to talk about: helmet exterior, and helmet lining. 

Some helmet linings are composed of a firm, protective foam material while others are a soft fabric blend of cotton or foam stuffing. Other helmets combine one of the two aforementioned compositions with a plastic outer coating, which adds an additional layer of protection. 

Determining the composition that is most comfortable and best suits you or your loved one is yet another important consideration to make when purchasing a protective helmet.