MTR Spit Hood

Is the MTR Spit Hood safe to use on restrained individuals?

Yes. The MTR Spit Hood is specifically engineered with subject safety as the primary design driver. The elastic neck band secures the hood without creating a choking hazard, and the full-mesh construction with no stitched-in solid panels eliminates the positional asphyxia risk associated with solid-panel spit hoods. The mesh also allows monitoring personnel to continuously observe the subject's face and airway.

What colors is the MTR Spit Hood available in?

The MTR Spit Hood is available in White (SKU: SS285W), Grey (SKU: SS285B), and Beige (SKU: SS285T). All three colorways feature the same full-mesh, one-size-fits-all construction. Agencies can use different colors for operational or organizational differentiation.

Can the wearer remove the MTR Spit Hood themselves?

The elastic neck band is designed to prevent self-removal by a subject while remaining non-restrictive to airflow. It provides reliable retention during transport and restraint scenarios without requiring additional securing measures, and does not create a strangulation risk if the subject struggles.

Is the MTR Spit Hood single-use or reusable?

The MTR Spit Hood is a single-use disposable item. This is intentional for biohazard compliance — spit hoods may contact saliva, blood, and other infectious materials from combative individuals, and disposable design meets standard infection control protocols used in law enforcement, corrections, and EMS.

Why does the MTR Spit Hood have no stitched-in solid panels?

Other spit hood brands incorporate sewn-in solid fabric sections that can restrict airflow or obstruct visual monitoring of the wearer. MTR's full-mesh design eliminates these panels entirely, removing a documented suffocation risk while still providing full protection against spitting and biting. This design approach prioritizes both officer protection and subject safety.