# Anti-Concussion Helmets The Michael Princip Bulwark Helmet Boasts Safety Technology By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-13 | Updated 2011-01-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-princip-bulwark References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/michael_princips_football_helmet_re-design_18292.asp) & [michaelprincip](http://www.michaelprincip.com/Bulwark.html) Until setting eyes on the Michael Princip Bulwark helmet, I didn’t realize that football helmets needed a redesign. A self-initiated project, Princip's helmet is definitely worth taking a look at. Inspired by the vintage MacGregor E & H model helmet and modern rugby helmets, the Michael Princip Bulwark helmet utilizes the best in [anti-concussion helmet technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-nyxel). Of course, as an independent entrepreneur, he won’t be able to compete with established companies. Instead, Princip hopes to sell or lease the Bulwark concept. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anti-concussion Helmet Technology:** The development of advanced technologies to reduce or prevent concussions in helmets presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sports safety industry. - **Redesigning Sports Equipment:** The need for redesigning and improving safety features in sports equipment like helmets opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the sports equipment manufacturing sector. - **Independent Entrepreneurs in Sports Safety:** As independent entrepreneurs like Michael Princip enter the sports safety market with innovative helmet designs, there are opportunities for disruptive innovation in the marketplace. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Safety:** In the sports safety industry, the focus on improving and implementing anti-concussion technologies in helmets offers potential for disruptive innovation. - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** In the sports equipment manufacturing industry, the need to redesign and enhance safety features in helmets provides opportunities for disruptive innovation. - **Entrepreneurship in Sports Safety:** The emergence of independent entrepreneurs in the sports safety sector, like Michael Princip, creates a space for disruptive innovation in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent Hockey Player Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearmind-helmet.md) - [Brain-Protecting Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainprotecting-wearable-device.md) - [Brain Protection Awareness Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-protection-helmet.md) - [Lightweight Helmet Liners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-liner.md) - [Interchangeable Component Sport Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-helmet.md) - [Lightweight Surfing Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wtr-icon.md) - [Oceanic Recycled Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet-helmet.md) - [Airbag-Integrated Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbag-bicycle-helmet.md) - [Scallop Shell-Constructed Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet.md)