Head piece for the Powered Air Purifying Respirator Draeger X-plore 8000 and for the Air Line System Draeger X-plore 9300. The hood is made from a light weight, soft, low-noise, oil and water repellent material. It has a good, stable and comfortable fit even when user is moving due to optimized design. The spacer on top of the visor gives the visor a defined curvature and therefor low distortion. The hood offers complete protection for head, face and neck area and is suitable for people wearing glasses and beards. The long hood features a double layer bib. If necessary, the lower layer of the bib can be put into the protective clothing. Cleaning and disinfection in the immersion bath is possible. The hoods themselves are approved according to EN 166:2002-04. In combination with Draeger X-plore 8000 approved according to EN 12941: 2009, protection level TH3. In combination with Draeger X-plore 9300 approved according to EN 14594:2005.