A suspension (10) for a protective helmet having a headband section (30) that encompasses at least a part of a user's head and a crown support section (40) connected to the headband section (30). The headband section (30) and the crown support section (40) of the suspension are fabricated from an integral piece of material. The suspension system may also have a headband (30) comprising a section of elastic material. Alternatively, the headband (30) may comprise a forward band (600) having a first section (620) to contact the forehead of the user and a second section (630) adapted to be positioned between the user's head and the crown support section of the suspension during use thereof.
