The shells on the "Lite Force Plus" are made from our special "Fyr-Glass" formula composite material. This super tough shell material has been proven for years in field test use to resist cracking, chipping and peeling (even on helmet ridges) better than traditional fiberglass composites and even Kevlar reinforced shells. The key to this durability success is using 100 ton presses to apply over 1000 p.s.i. of pressure while heating the mold to very high temperatures. This process compresses the layers of fibers and exclusive resins to the point where they fuse into an extremely strong, yet shock dissipating, composite. While the molds are an incredible expense, our investment in your safety and the products' superior durability make it more than worthwhile.