Choosing between a complete industrial head protection system and a boxed lot of vintage respirator facelets is really a question of what your work site needs today. The HexArmor system is a ready-to-wear setup for head, face, and hearing protection. The Willson lot is rare surplus inventory for anyone servicing older respirators. One is a single integrated tool; the other is a supply of replacement parts with history.
Quick Verdict
Pick the HexArmor if you want one system to strap on before you start heavy-duty work. Pick the Willson lot if you maintain classic Willson respirators and need genuine original facelets to keep them functional.
At a Glance
| What to compare | HexArmor Hard Hat System | Willson Respirator Facelet Lot |
| Price | USD 279.99 | USD 99.99 |
| Condition | New, never used | New open box, original boxes |
| Included | Hard hat, flip-down face shield, NRR 21dB earmuffs, chin strap | 12 facelets per style, original Willson packaging |
| Good for | Integrated site protection | Vintage respirator restoration and spares |
Where Each Product Wins
- HexArmor wins for convenience: the hat-mounted shield and the all-in-one design mean you don't have to track down separate components. The scratch-resistant shield coating and adjustable suspension make it a complete package.
- Willson wins for compatibility and rarity: the lot includes Style No. 2 facelets with Part Number 20-20931 for multiple Willson respirator series, including the 400 and 750DC families.
Product Notes
HexArmor Hard Hat System
The reason to choose the HexArmor is that it delivers complete head protection in one unit. The full clear flip-down face shield carries a Z87+ rating and a scratch-resistant coating, and it mounts to the hat itself, so it's ready when you need it. The integrated earmuffs provide 21 dB of noise reduction, and the system includes an adjustable suspension and chin strap for a more secure fit. It comes brand new and never used, which means you're getting a fresh unit rather than used gear. The limitation is that all those integrated extras are part of the box, so if your job only calls for basic hard hat coverage, you may be carrying protection you don't actually use.
Willson Respirator Facelet Lot
The Willson lot appeals to a different kind of buyer: someone maintaining classic respirators. It includes 12 facelets per style in five original boxes, with part number 20-20931 and Style No. 2 facelets, and it's compatible with several Willson respirator series, including 1B, 2B, 5D, 6, 11B, 22B, 45D, 55, 400, and 750DC. That makes it a practical spare-parts buy for old equipment. Authentic Willson components like these are increasingly difficult to find. The trade-off is that these are facelets, not complete respirators, so you need a compatible respirator body to actually use them.
Final Choice by Use Case
For an active construction, utility, or manufacturing job, the HexArmor system at $279.99 is the more direct answer. You put it on and get hard hat, face shield, and earmuffs in one unit. For someone maintaining vintage Willson respirators, the $99.99 facelet lot is the more useful find, especially if you want original facelets for classic equipment.
