Head protection specialist KASK has updated its Quantum series of helmets. Developed as KASK’s first helmet series for wildland firefighting, technical and mountain rescue, Quantum now extends its protection capabilities to water rescue, when equipped with Quantum protection panels.
With Quantum, KASK says it has created a benchmark for rescue and wildland firefighting helmets, designing a solution shaped by the evolution of rescue and climbing helmets, advances in material technology, and the continuously evolving challenges of technical operations and natural disaster scenarios.
To meet the demanding needs of emergency response, Quantum was developed to meet three key European standards: Wildland Firefighting (EN 16471), Technical Rescue (EN 16473), and Mountaineering (EN 12492). It now also complies with EN 1385 standard for canoeing and white-water sports, when the Quantum protection panels are mounted.
This challenged the team to address the unique risks faced in critical operations including impact absorption, durability, and compromised environments, while also ensuring helmet stability, comfort, and usability.
The Quantum helmet achieves these objectives through an innovative fire and chemical-resistant Polycarbonate external shell, a high density EPS internal shell with a thermoformed polystyrene cover, and an Adaptive Fit system that can be easily adjusted even with gloved hands.
The Quantum Series was awarded the iF Design Award 2023 for Design Excellence by the iF International Forum Design. This award further recognises the Italian company’s commitment to developing advanced products that prioritise user needs, deliver tangible benefits, and embody exceptional design, reinforcing the brand’s motto: ‘Performance is a beautiful thing’.
When designing Quantum, key consideration was given to the wide range of uses that a fire and rescue helmet operates in. This opened the door to the integration of a more performance-oriented, application-based design, and addresses the high-risk nature of emergency response. Quantum was designed drawing upon proven KASK expertise in high performance head protection from its cycling, snow sports, equestrian and industrial safety lines.
Safety is ensured thanks to the polycarbonate (PC) external shell that allows for higher impact resistance in a range of temperatures, higher heat and flame resistance and greater chemical resistance. The expanded polystyrene internal shell guarantees all around impact energy absorption and improved comfort. The EPS is covered with thermoformed polystyrene for increased durability and easier cleaning and decontamination.
Wearer comfort is provided by an inner padding made of multilayer fabric with Moisture-wicking technology and exceptionally soft textiles. It can be easily removed or replaced using the Click-In system.
In addition, the Adaptive Fit system adapts to head shapes to create a personalised, secure fit.
Quantum is available in either a closed shell version or a Cabrio configuration with 14 vents for enhanced air-flow and cooling comfort for the wearer. The vents are fitted with anti-intrusion metal mesh covers to prevent debris from entering the ventilation channels. Quantum Cabrio is also equipped with a sliding closure system.
Since 2019 every KASK helmet has been tested for rotational impact performance (KASK rotational impact WG11 test).
