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Head Guard for Outings

2026/07/17
Are you familiar with the SG certification for impact-absorbing helmets?
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~What is the SG mark?~

It is attached to a variety of items such as helmets, strollers, canes, wheelchairs, etc.SGmark.
I'm sure you've all seen it somewhere before, haven't you?
SGThe mark refers to the Japan Product Safety Association (https://www.sg-mark.org/mark/Products that meet the safety standards set by the organization are eligible for compensation in the event of personal injury due to a defect.
A key feature of this system is that it combines ensuring product safety with providing compensation in the event of an accident.


~Shock-absorbing helmet SG certification~

It's not uncommon for children to bump their heads while playing or doing light work in their daily lives, and this product aims to reduce the pain and prevent injuries from becoming severe during collisions.SGA new category, "impact-absorbing helmets," was established in the certification system in January 2021.https://www.sg-mark.org/product/no-0145/)

Details of the criteriaSGPlease refer to the report from the Boken Quality Inspection Institute, a general incorporated foundation and one of the certified inspection bodies.

*CurrentlyHA new type has been added.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:89109171-5db6-4382-9c06-9237c7449c09


~Kiyota's response~

Our outing head guard series also aims to achieve these goals, but until now, there were no unified standards, so we had only been able to guarantee safety by establishing our own standards. However, it seemed that some potential buyers had some concerns regarding the safety assurances.
Therefore, our company2021year7We were the first to obtain certifications ahead of other companies, and currently have four types.SGWe sell certified products.


~Kiyota's SG certified products~

KM-5000AOuting Head Guard Roll Mesh Type

Model classification (1)(2)(2)(1)(1)
1~6For general use, hat-type, protects the head circumference, sheet-type shock-absorbing material, washable.

[Product details]
·material :Main body: 100% cotton
Mesh part: 100% polyester 
Size: SS (50-52cm)S (52-54cm) M (54-56cm)
·color:Pink x Ivory, Navy x Navy, Saxophone Blue x Ivory
Weight: Approx.90g
Washing: Hand washable/dry in shade
·price :5,940Yen (tax included)
For more information and to purchase click here


KM-5000BActilight II

Model classification (1)(1)(1)(1)(1)
1~6Multi-purpose, cap-type, provides full protection, sheet-type shock absorber, washable.

Model classification (2)(1)(1)(1)(1)
6~12Multi-purpose, cap-type, provides full protection, sheet-type shock absorber, washable.

[Product details]
Material: Polyester100%
Size: SS (50-52cm)S (52-54cm) M (54-56cm)
- Color: Orange, blue, black
Weight: Approx.80g
Washing: Hand washable/dry in shade
·price :5,940Yen (tax included)
For more information and to purchase click here

 


KM-4000J Kids' Underwear

Model classification (1)(3)(1)(1)(1)
= For ages 1-6, inner cap type, provides full protection, includes sheet-type shock-absorbing material, washable.

[Product details]
Material: Polyester100%
- Shock absorbing material: styrene elastomer (thicknessmm)
・Size: XS (46-48cm) SS (50-52cm) S (52-54cm)
Weight: Approx.80g
Washing: Hand washable/dry in shade
·price :3,960Yen (tax included)
For more information and to purchase click here



KM-6000FOuting Head Guard Folding Knit Brim Type

Model classification (1)(3)(1)(1)(1)
= For light work, inner cap type, provides full protection, sheet-type shock absorption material, washable.

[Product details]
Material: Polyester on both sides100%
・Size: S (53-55 cm)・M(55-57cm) L (57-59cm)
- Colors: Gray, pink, blue
Weight: Approx.110g
Washing: Hand washable/dry in shade
·price :7,480Yen (tax included)
For more information and to purchase click here


SGEven the uncertified Outing Head Guard series uses the same impact-absorbing material and is manufactured in the same sewing factory. While the compensation system does not apply, the quality and performance are guaranteed.SGIt complies with certification standards, so please use it with confidence.