Selecting the right head-top for your PAPR
Loose fitting vs tight fitting head-top
Loose‑fitting head‑tops
Ideal for hot, confined or physically demanding work
Suitable for users with facial hair or prescription glasses
Protection level depends on sustained airflow performance
Tight‑fitting full‑face respirators
Provide the highest level of respiratory protection
Require fit testing and clean‑shaven users
Best suited to high‑risk or high‑exposure tasks
Selecting the correct head‑top depends on the task, environment, duration of exposure and individual user needs.
Choose your head-top or face piece
Different workplaces pose different challenges – and no single solution fits them all. That’s why we offer a complete range of head tops and face pieces, designed to give you exactly the protection you need without compromising on comfort or performance. From lightweight hoods and face shields to robust industrial and ergonomic full face masks, every option combines safety, usability and adaptability. Head tops can be seamlessly connected to our powered systems creating flexible solutions that let you work safely, efficiently and with confidence in any environment.
Hoods
Lightweight and comfortable, hoods provide coverage for the head, neck and shoulders, either partial or full depending on the model. They are the perfect choose in environment when respiratory protection must be combined with splash or particle protection and their ergonomic design makes them easy to wear even during long shifts. We offer hoods in a range of materials to suit different working environment, so you can select the model that provides the best protection for your specific needs.
Sundström SR520 soft face hood
Sundström SR530 soft head & neck hood
Sundström SR601 Microchem® 2800 soft hood
Sundström SR602 Microchem® 4000 soft hood
Face shields
Face shields combine reliable respiratory protection and full eye protection, making this solution ideal for tasks that require precision and a wide field of view. They are lightweight, ergonomically designed and provide comfortable, long-term wear. Face shields offer versatile and dependable protection against harmful contaminants without compromising on safety or comfort.
Helmet
In demanding work environments where head, face and respiratory protection are required, helmets provide a robust and reliable solution. They safeguard users not only against airborne hazards but also against mechanical risks, falling objects and other industrial hazards. This versatility makes helmets an ideal choice for industrial applications where comprehensive head and respiratory protection is essential.
Sundström SR580 helmet & visor helmet
Sundström SR575 industrial safety helmet (coming soon)
Full-face piece
Compact and versatile, full-face masks provide an ergonomic solution for reliable respiratory protection. This type of facepiece offers a higher level of protection and may be required when working with highly hazardous substances.
Sundström SR200 full face respirator