Xenith football helmet wins approval

Xenith LLC said today that its X1 football helmet won the approval of the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment, which sets standards for protective athletic gear.

Boston-based Xenith said the X1 features an innovative head protection system that is more effective at managing energy at multiple impact levels.

"We see superior head protection as one part of a complete strategy for reducing the frequency and severity of concussions, which requires both innovation and education," Xenith founder and chief executive Vin Ferrara said in a statement.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)