Bullard Launches Adaptix™ Type II Safety Helmet, Advancing the Future of Head Protection

Smart design, full-brim flexibility, and all-day comfort deliver next-level performance on the jobsite

LEXINGTON, KY – August 1, 2025 – Bullard, the inventor of the original hard hat and a global leader in personal protective equipment, announces the release of the Adaptix Type II Safety Helmet, a next-generation solution engineered for the toughest jobs across construction, utilities, manufacturing, and industrial environments.

Designed to meet the ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type II standard, Adaptix offers protection against both top and side impacts. But the innovation goes beyond compliance: the helmet combines rugged durability, ergonomic comfort, and unmatched adaptability to help keep workers safe, and more comfortable, on the jobs.

“We created Adaptix with a simple goal: to give workers the protection they need and the comfort they deserve,” said Wells Bullard, President and CEO of Bullard. “From its suspension system to its accessory integration, every element was developed with direct feedback from the field.”

Reimagining Fit, Flexibility, and Field Performance

A standout innovation is Bullard’s exclusive FlexBrim™ removable brim, a tool-free brim that allows wearers to convert between Safety Helmet to a Full Brim Safety Helmet in seconds. With a wide range of brim and shell color combinations, organizations can easily align with safety protocols, jobsite conditions, or brand standards.

Inside the helmet, Adaptix features a breathable mesh crown support, a self-adjusting nape support, and an adjustable center of gravity to deliver all-day wearability and a truly personalized fit. These thoughtful design elements can help reduce fatigue and improve focus across long shifts and extreme environments.

Built for Longevity and Customization

Built for field use and built to last, Adaptix is equipped with tool-free, field-replaceable components —including the suspension, brow pad, chin strap, and FlexBrim — that extend helmet life and lower cost of ownership. Adaptix offers a spacious, flexible fit, for head sizes 6 ¼ – 8 (50 – 64 cm); one the widest ranges in the industry.

Integrated accessory slots support a broad array of attachments like sunshades and neck shades, lights (band and adhesive-mounted), face visors and retractable eye protection, and hearing protection.

With its balance of advanced protection, adaptive fit, and long-term durability, the Adaptix Type II Safety Helmet represents a new standard in head protection.

Additional information about Adaptix is available here.

About Bullard

Founded in 1898, and the inventor of the original hard hat in 1919, Bullard is a global company ingrained in personal protective equipment (PPE) across multiple industries including Life Sciences, Emergency Responder and Industrial Health and Safety. With their global headquarters and manufacturing facility in the heart of central Kentucky (USA), Bullard is a fifth-generation family-owned enterprise with additional locations in Singapore and Germany. Bullard’s product lines include hard hats, thermal imagers, firefighter and rescue helmets, supplied air respirators, powered air-purifying respirators, and air filtration equipment. Bullard has a rich history of solving customer problems in innovative ways with high quality products.

Bullard’s vision is to advance human safety to enable long, healthy, production lives through innovative solutions.

Media Contact:                                                  Product Contact:

Mandy Gosset-Thornton                                 Carlos Torres

Americas Marketing Manager                       Global Product Portfolio Manager, Head & Face Protection

Mandy_thornton@bullard.com                    Carlos_torres@bullard.com

(859) 588-4722                                                  (859) 569-2959