Why is a Motorcycle Safety Helmet Padded?

A motorbike helmet is a crucial gear that you can’t ignore, now the question arises, why is a motorcycle safety helmet padded? 

You can find your motorbike safety helmet padded because this padding is made from foam material which absorbs almost all low-grade energy during an accident. Also, helmet padding gives you comfortability and a 3D protective environment while wearing a helmet. 

Let’s look at what it means and what you can do about it. 

While writing this post, I leave no stone unturned so you can know the proper functionalities of motorbike helmets. 

Why is a Motorcycle Safety Helmet Padded?

A motorbike helmet is the most common gear you shouldn’t ignore ever. Now the question arises, what is a motorcycle safety helmet padded? 

Motorcycle helmet padding is made from a foam material that absorbs almost all impact energy, thus protecting you from any brain injuries, the manufacturer made this foam material from a soft material, which makes you comfortable while riding. 

What Helmet Paddings are Made From?

So far, you understand why motorcycle safety helmets are padded; now the question arises, what helmet paddings are made from? 

Most commonly, the padding material in the helmet is made from foam material which is considered the best material to absorb energy. In the USA, cheap motorcycle helmets are still made from expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), which is best for absorbing only low-intensity shocks. 

These foams are reliable if you’re an average city rider, and if you’re a professional rider, you may need an extra coating of foam. 

Why is Your Motorcycle Safety Helmet Has Padded? 

So far, you understand what helmet padding is; now the question arises, why your motorbike helmet is padded with foam. 

Manufacturers fitted helmet paddings mainly because of fitting and make you comfortable. Most of the energy is absorbed by the hard shell and plastic body during impact. Still, these foams absorb the impact energy, which can cause minor injuries. 

And to avoid these low intensities of energy to reach your head, manufacturers fitted helmet paddings. 

Can You Remove Helmet Padding? 

So far, you understand why manufacturers fitted helmet paddings. Now the question arises, can you remove helmet padding? 

According to industry experts, you can remove helmet padding if the helmet is not comfortable for you. Since most of the helmet protection is come from the outer shell and inner layer, padding is there for your inner comfort and absorbs only low-intensity energy. 

Suppose the old helmet padding isn’t comfortable for you, in that case, I recommend you change the padding with a more foam padded material which is much more comfortable for you. 

Does Helmet Padding Make Helmets More Safe? 

So far, you understand that you can remove helmet padding as per your comfortability. Now the question arises, does helmet padding make the helmet safer?

According to various industry experts, paddings don’t make any helmet less or more safe, since most of the impact energy is absorbed by the outer hard shell and inner layer. The only thing paddings do is to make your motorbike helmet comfortable. 

As mentioned above, paddings are only there to make your motorbike helmet comfortable, so don’t let anyone fool you into selling a helmet that is full of fluffy helmet padding. 

Does Helmet Padding Make Helmets More Fit? 

So far, you understand that padding makes your helmet more comfortable. Now the question arises, does helmet padding make helmets more fit? 

According to some motorbike helmet riders, helmet padding makes their helmet more comfortable by fitting the motorbike helmet, but sometimes, high fluffy helmet paddings make the helmet ill-fitted which may cause injuries during impact.  

No worries, later in this post, I’ve mentioned how you can measure your head size and find the best-fitted helmet. 

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How to Measure Your Head Size? 

Now comes the most-awaited question of this blog post. Before measuring your head size, I want you to have a measuring tape, a ruler if you don’t have a measuring tape. 

Step no:	Step name	Details
1	Prepare to take measurements.	The very step of measuring your head size is to prepare yourself for the head Measurement.
2	Measure your head size.	Ask your friend to measure your head size through the measuring tape just above your eyebrows, don’t stop taking head size even if your head isn’t oval.
3	Match the reading	In this step, you need to match the readings you got with the measurement table.

Step 1: Prepare to Take Measurement: 

The very first step of measuring your head size is to prepare yourself for the head Measurement. 

Before going further in the step, you should have a measuring tape and ruler (if you don’t have a measuring tape), also, ask your friend to measure your head size since you can’t measure your head size yourself effectively.

Step 2: Measure Your Head Size: 

It’s the meat-containing step, thus the most crucial one, and you can’t afford to make any mistakes here. 

Ask your friend to measure your head size through the measuring tape just above your eyebrows. Don’t stop taking head size even if your head isn’t oval. 

Note down the reading, both in Cm and inches, if you are measuring head size through the string, you need to follow the same procedure and mark where the string completes one rotation around the head, and after measuring head size, you need to place a string against the ruler. 

Note down the reading, both in Cm and inches. 

Step 3: Match the Reading: 

This is the third most crucial step when measuring your head size. In this step, you need to match the readings you got with the measurement table.

I’m not including the helmet measurement table here because every helmet has its own table. While your head size is universal through which you can buy the best helmet for you. 

Does Head Shape Impact Helmet Tightness? 

Ok, so far, you understand the proper steps for measuring your head size. But not everyone has the same head size. Now the question is, does the head shape impact the helmet tightness? 

According to some industry experts, your head shape impacts a lot on the helmet’s tightness. Even if you measured head readings and matched the helmet size chart, the helmet could be tight for you, and to avoid this situation, you should at least wear the helmet before buying it.  

And that’s why experts always recommend wearing the helmet at least once before buying it.  

How Can You Measure Your Head Shape? 

So far, you understand the head shape impacts the helmet tightness a lot. Now the question is, how can you identify your head shape? 

Identifying the head shape is pretty simple, and you can even do this in just a five minutes. 

You just have to ask your friend to click a picture of your head above your head. See your picture carefully and see whether your head is in a long oval (narrow from the side). 

If your head shape is between oval and long, consider it an intermediate oval. Don’t forget to tell experts about your head shape when purchasing a helmet. 

Fortunately, almost all Americans have an intermediate oval head shape. And you can easily find an oval-shaped intermediate helmet almost everywhere. 

Also, read my previous post where I discussed whether a helmet messes your hair? CLICK HERE to read.

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Final Verdict: 

Why is a motorcycle safety helmet padded? You can find your motorbike safety helmet padded because this padding is made from foam material which absorbs almost all low-grade energy during an accident. 

Also, helmet padding gives you comfortability and a 3D protective environment while wearing a helmet. I’ve mentioned some steps through which you can measure your head size and buy