diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/flags.dm b/code/__DEFINES/flags.dm
index e650f0ef17a..4598cd77308 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/flags.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/flags.dm
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 #define MASKCOVERSMOUTH		2048		// on other items, these are just for mask/head
 #define HEADCOVERSMOUTH		2048
 
-#define HEADBANGPROTECT		1024
+#define HEADBANGPROTECT		4096
 #define EARBANGPROTECT		1024
 
 #define NOSLIP		1024 		//prevents from slipping on wet floors, in space etc (NOTE: flag shared with THICKMATERIAL for external suits and helmet)