Helmet

Among all the styles of hats, one can be distinguished, the wearing of which consists of one advantage - this is a helmet-hat. This hat covers not only the head, but also the back of the head, neck, depending on the model, it can warm the shoulders, back and chest. Simply put, only the face remains open.

One of the main advantages of a helmet for both children and adults is the ease of putting on. The kid himself will calmly cope with this, while the parent will be sure that the child will not confuse anything and, due to inexperience, will not go out into the cold with a bare head or an exposed neck. For men, this hat is a convenient and practical accessory that allows you to easily protect your chin and neck from prickly frost and wind.

For young ladies, a hat-helmet, firstly, solves the issue of the safety of the hairstyle. Voluminous options do not crush or confuse the hair, besides, a beautiful armhole for the face goes to almost everyone, as it looks like a scarf worn on the head. Secondly, there is no need to pick up a scarf to the helmet - the neck is already wrapped securely. This removes the question of creating a harmonious set. Since the helmet adheres to the face from all sides, you can choose one successful shade that emphasizes the dignity of your appearance, and not worry about other color nuances.

The hat sits very securely, even if you move very actively, and you don't need to worry that at the most inopportune moment the hat will fly off your head. This is especially unpleasant when active, such as snowmobiling. If a gust of wind rips off an ordinary hat from your head, it will most likely not be possible to find it. This will not happen with a helmet, which is why it is so popular among activity lovers.

This model of headgear is suitable for babies from birth, as it perfectly protects the delicate skin of the baby from external influences. Such helmets are sewn from thin delicate fabrics: flax, viscose, cotton, shirt fabric. As a rule, the seams of such hats are located outside, and the style is semi-free - softly fitting the baby's head, but not tight.

They are divided according to the level of warmth: from light models for early autumn and late spring, which can also be put on under a warmer hat, to completely warmed ones, made of thick wool or fur. Children's helmets are decorated in different ways: they sew on ears (cats, chanterelles or a bear cub), fur or thread pom-poms, make appliqués, embroidery on them. In principle, both children's and adult's hat-helmet can have an additional lining, for example, fleece, for additional comfort and coziness.

Another interesting category of these hats is funny hats. We have already said above that it can be an imitation of a knight's helmet, a tanker or a pilot, even a Viking headdress - then the top of the hat is crowned with knitted dense horns. Helmets are popular that turn their owner into a minion or some kind of cute animal, for example, a giraffe, deer or elk.

If we talk about thin versions, for temperatures from plus five to zero, or those that are worn under a warmer hat, the following fabrics are taken:

• Natural cotton or linen;
• Thin jersey;
• For children - thin unlined fleece.

This hat is also called a comforter. - it fits snugly around the head and is well suited for additional protection in severe frost. For children, such comforters are also worn so that the head does not sweat under a woolen or fur hat. Also, thin helmets are worn at that time of the year when the time has not come for too warm a hat, but you already want to cover your ears from the wind.

Warm helmets can be made of multi-layer or thick fleece, as well as wool: alpaca, angora, camel or merino. Such a hat can be more voluminous, and so that it fits snugly to the contours of the face, an elastic band, special knitting or a pulling drawstring is used.

But there are also insulated snood-style models that are more suitable for adults - they lag somewhat behind the face, while protecting the ears and delicate skin of the neck.

Designers offer the widest range of colors for helmets. For young children, these are gentle, neutral tones: beige, pastel blue and pink, for older kids - all a riot of colors! Helmets come in solid or two-color, striped or checked, with prints for boys and girls.

For men, such hats, as a rule, have a classic color: white, black, khaki, blue, red. All the variety that is found on the headwear market is available to young ladies.

Lovers of a sporty style will like bright options: light green, orange, neon pink, those who prefer a calmer color scheme, white, powdery beige, gray and chocolate models will do. The combination of several shades looks interesting yarns of the same color, as well as the "ombre" effect - when from a more intense color turns into pastel.

First of all, it is a brand like Kivat. The company specializes in children's helmets, offering a large range of sizes, a lot of color variations and styles.

Another good firm is Lassie by Reima. Reima is known to millions of parents for making great jumpsuits, and the brand's hats are of excellent quality and aesthetics.

Finnish brand Kerry also has established itself as a reliable manufacturer of children's clothing, the creation of which the company approaches, based on the fact that even in a cold winter, the baby is comfortable and calm.

Wonderful helmets are also made by Huppa, Molo, Oldos, the Ukrainian brand Beezy and the Russian Kotik. Parents say that they often buy both outerwear and a hat-helmet of the same brand, so it is easier to get into the same color scheme, as well as to be confident in quality. Note that a baby can wear a hat-helmet for two or even three seasons.

The best reviews about such a hat model as a helmet can be heard from parents. Everyone who bought such a headdress for his child appreciated the many advantages of a helmet: it does not slip off the head, does not open the forehead and back of the head to the wind and cold, protects the neck, and, which is very important, does not hinder the baby's movements.

Young mothers celebrate - it takes a minimum of time to put on a hat, it is very simple and the baby can cope on his own. Besides, the helmet sits neatly on the head, covers the forehead, ears, does not slip or twist. A huge plus, according to the parents, is that even with an unsuccessful neckline, the jumpsuit's neck is always covered.

A strong part of the positive feedback on helmets comes from athletes. For those who are engaged in snowboarding or alpine skiing, this is, in principle, the best option for a headgear. Fans of outdoor activities appreciate helmets for the fact that when descending from a slope, the wind does not blow into the ears and neck, and when falling into a snowdrift, snow does not fall behind the collar. Going on a weekend in the mountains, athletes often take with them two fleece helmets of different colors. As long as one hat is drying after contact with the snow, the other can be worn.

Children's sports hats and helmets can have a bright print.

Urban fashionistas also appreciated this model. The girls believe that this element of the wardrobe was “hiding” in vain exclusively in children's lockers. The owners of helmets say that this model is very cute, original and comfortable.

The owners of helmets are unanimous in one thing: today, designers offer a lot of models, from funny and fantasy to very modest. According to them, a helmet-hat can be worn by itself, then it is better to choose a somewhat voluminous option, similar to a snood, and in extreme cold such a hat, only tight-fitting, is good to wear even under a fur hat.

Choosing a hat-helmet, you need to clearly define two parameters: its size and warmth. Having chosen the material, the correct size remains important. For a child, this is the most important thing - so that the hat does not block the view, does not fall on the face, and also that the wind does not blow from the side and snow does not fly in. This applies to a cap that is too large. If the hat is tight, then the baby will be so uncomfortable that he may refuse to dress for a walk or even leave the house.

For children, this problem is less relevant. - the helmet perfectly matches any overalls, down jacket or fur coat.It is enough to choose a color that will be in harmony with outerwear, and the issue is resolved. It is a little more difficult for adults to choose clothes for a helmet.

First of all, all sports models of jackets and down jackets will look good with such a hat, even if they are shortened, even if they are elongated. The helmet looks great with snowboard overalls or casual overalls, for men and women. Bulky helmets for young ladies look great with a coat, especially if it has a fur collar or stand-up collar. More feminine models of hat-helmets - voluminous knitting, with fur trim or beautiful embroidery, it is permissible to wear it with a fur coat or sheepskin coat.

• A very cozy and delicate hat that turns a child into a little bear with fur ears. The practical gray color will suit any outerwear, and the pleasant soft wool will not cause discomfort to the baby. The funny face of the bear cub will win not only the heart of the little owner of such a hat, but everyone around!

• A charming variation on the theme of a hat-helmet and a scarf-snood at the same time. The coarse-knit wool and the deep fit of the hat on the forehead will not allow the baby to freeze even in extreme cold, reliably protecting both the ears, and the entire head and neck. Stylish and completely childish image of a little fox will add charm and mischief to the young lady.

• An original hat-helmet that looks feminine and gentle. Due to the combined type of knitting, such a hat looks very interesting, more reminiscent of a soft scarf or stole tied over the head. The warm beige-peach color of the product perfectly enhances the eye color and skin tone.

• A hat for ladies who refuse to grow up! The combination of gray and black colors makes this hat a versatile accessory for every day, which would not have caused a stir at all, if not for the cute ears. This design solution is now at the height of fashion, and in such hats, models walk the catwalks of the most fashionable houses around the world.