About Julie | Helmet Brims Australian Made Sun Visors

Hi, I'm Julie. I'm the inventor of Helmet Brims

Hi, I'm Julie! A lifetime of sewing led me to solve a problem every rider knows, the sun. Helmet Brims are handcrafted and proudly Australian made and owned, designed to help you stay sun safe and ride longer.

Horses have been my passion for as long as I can remember. It's in my DNA. I was riding by age seven, first with Pony Club and Gymkhanas on my first horse Folly, then bareback whenever I could talk the neighbour into it. That connection to horses has never left me, and it's exactly why I know what riders actually need when the sun starts hitting your face on a long ride.

Why I created Helmet Brims

I live and breathe endurance riding, and it was out on those long rides that the problem became impossible to ignore. Hours in the saddle under harsh sun, sunscreen running into my eyes, my skin taking damage I couldn't undo. I tried what was out there. None of it held up once you were actually riding.

When I went looking for a real solution, I was told more than once it couldn't be done. So I built it myself.

I used over 30 years of sewing experience, starting out at Berlei in Lithgow and Robin's Shoes in Bathurst, then years running my own business, HNJ Canvas, making and repairing tarpaulins and fitted covers while raising three boys, including twins. That hands-on knowledge is what let me design a brim that actually stays put in the wind, holds its shape ride after ride, and doesn't flap, lift or let you down.

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What Helmet Brims Actually Is

I design and handcraft Helmet Brims, Australian made sun shades that attach to your riding or cycling helmet. They give you UPF50+ protection for your face, ears and neck, so you're not relying on sunscreen that sweats into your eyes or a cap that lifts the second the wind picks up. They're built to stay secure at speed and in real riding conditions, fit most helmet brands from kids to adults, and every order ships free, worldwide.

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My story

I sold HNJ Canvas after eleven years and worked in a factory in Blaney, saving toward my dream of a small property in regional NSW. That property is where Helmet Brims are handmade today, using heavy duty Australian shade cloth that blocks 87 to 90 percent of UV, reinforced with spring steel wire to keep its shape.

Once I'd proven the horse riding version worked, cyclists started asking for one too. So I designed a bicycle Helmet Brim as well, aerodynamic, lightweight, and just as secure.

Where I make them

Every Helmet Brim is handmade in country NSW, just outside Blayney, a farming region with hot summers, cold winters, and a genuine love for life on the land. Helmet Brims is certified Australian made and owned, and that matters to me. I want you to know exactly where your brim came from and who made it.

What riders tell me

I adore seeing photos from happy customers on mountain treks, bush trails, and beach rides, proudly wearing my invention.

Great product! I was on a horseback riding retreat in Costa Rica and this brim was exactly what I needed. It gave me a lot of extra protection from the direct sun. It fits so securely. I forgot it was even there. I also got lots of compliments on it. This is a great thing to have if you need extra protection from the sun and also for your eyes. I can’t ride with glasses or sunglasses on. This brim was a great purchase. I highly recommend it. ~ Elisabeth K.

I hear from riders and their families all the time, including people who've had skin cancers and are riding confidently again because they finally have real protection. That's exactly why I do this.

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Come ride with me

I'm a true country girl, still in love with sewing, inventing, and farm life. I love seeing photos of Helmet Brims out on mountain treks, bush trails, beach rides and bike paths around the world, so come say hello on socials and share your ride.

~ Julie Dixon

If you're ready to stop dealing with sunburn on every ride, and get sun safe for your next one.

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