The WaveCel hard hat is available in two designs, the WaveCel T2+ Max ($189), a full-brim vented hard hat with top and rear vents, and the WaveCel T2+ Pro ($169), which is non-vented.

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He designed the first-ever hard hat in 1915, which was made from layers of canvas that were steamed together with glue, a featured a leather brim, and a shock-absorbing suspension device inside.

The brim folds in half and secures neatly with a built-in elastic so you can easily stick the hat in a pocket. A tiny zip pocket in the crown is handy for storing an ID, a credit card, or a key.

Edward W. Bullard invented the hard hat in 1919, then patented it in 1929. It's credited with saving lives on job sites while also becoming a symbol of working-class America.