A face protector (1) for protecting a worker's eyes and face comprises an auto-darkening filter (ADF) unit (8) which in turn comprises a filter pane or ADF pane (10) and an electronics unit (11) driving the ADF pane (10), the electronics unit (11) being configured to switch the ADF pane (10) automatically from a transparent state to a darkened state. €¢ A hard shell unit (2) comprises a shell (6) carrying an ADF unit (8) with the ADF and being shaped to protect a wearer's face, the shell (6) being manufactured of a plastic material； €¢ A soft shell unit (3) comprises a cap (4) for protecting the crown of the wearer's head and a neck protector (5) for protecting the wearer's neck, the soft shell unit (3) being made of a combination of flexible fabric with support elements (41, 47).
