Laboratory Testing That Sets The Standard
Standards are the minimum. Accredited lab testing is where we start, not where we finish.
Ballistic helmets tested to NIJ IIIA and beyond. We validate against penetration, V50, backface deformation, blunt impact, and compression, because stopping the bullet is only half the battle.
Safety helmets tested to ANSI Z89.1 Type II standards. Independent labs confirm up to 26% less force and 35% less energy transmission than standard hard hats.
Ballistic Testing, Beyond NIJ
Our ballistic helmets are validated in accredited labs against NIJ IIIA standards and tested beyond: penetration, V50, backface deformation, blunt impact, compression, and environmentals.
Ballistic Penetration Test
Controlled live-fire testing confirms our helmets stop rounds at velocities above NIJ IIIA requirements. Zero penetrations, even when pushed beyond the standard.
V50 Ballistic Limit Test
The velocity where 50% of rounds would penetrate. Our helmets far exceed NIJ minimums, providing a larger safety margin.
Backface Deformation (BFD)
Up to 66% reduction in deformation compared to NIJ limit. Reduced blunt trauma to the skull.
Blunt Impact Test
Simulates falls, strikes, and debris impacts. Exceeds ACH / AR/PD 10-02 protocols.
Compression Test
Stress resistance under heavy loads, replicating crush scenarios.
Environmental Tests
Exposure to hot, cold, salt, and humidity to validate durability in all environments.
Safety Helmet Testing, Beyond ANSI
Kevy Safety helmets are validated in accredited labs against ANSI Z89.1 Type II standards and tested to reduce impact force and energy transmission far beyond the minimum requirements.
Top Impact Test
Kevy helmets transmit up to 26% less force than ANSI Type II limits.
Side Impact Test
Kevy helmets are engineered to absorb and distribute side impacts.
Penetration Test
Kevy helmets prevent penetrations, exceeding standard requirements.
Retention System Strength
Chinstrap and suspension systems stay secure under force.
Energy Transmission
Kevy helmets transmit up to 35% less energy than ANSI requires.
Environmental Tests
Validated performance in hot, cold, wet, and salt exposure conditions.
The Lab Sets the Minimum. We Set the Bar.
Independent testing confirms our helmets consistently outperform NIJ and ANSI standards.
Reducing energy transfer, deformation, and impact forces in the lab, and saving lives in the field.
Tactical Helmets
Backface Deformation (BFD)
Stopping the round is only half the battle. Too much deformation can still mean catastrophic injury. Our helmets reduce backface deformation by up to 66% compared to NIJ limits, lowering the risk of blunt trauma and giving operators true survivability.
Rifle Rated Helmets
Our rifle-rated helmets are the only helmets on the market proven to stop M855 and 7.62×39 MSC. Standard UHMWPE helmets fail against penetrator rounds. Our ceramic up-armor defeats them and limits BFD to safe levels.
Safety Helmets
Energy Transmission
ANSI standards set maximum force limits, but real safety means reducing the energy that reaches the head. Kevy helmets transmit up to 26% less force and 35% less energy than ANSI Type II requires.
Independent Lab Data, Published Openly
We believe safety equipment should be backed by data. That’s why we publish all of our independent lab reports directly on each product page. Under the “Performance and Specs” section, you’ll find links to the full test results for review. Our goal is to set a higher standard of transparency in this industry and we encourage other manufacturers to do the same.
