diff --git a/data/json/items/armor/helmets.json b/data/json/items/armor/helmets.json
index c6262345be851..1a58cb9e817d1 100644
--- a/data/json/items/armor/helmets.json
+++ b/data/json/items/armor/helmets.json
@@ -797,6 +797,7 @@
     "id": "xl_helmet_chitin",
     "type": "ARMOR",
     "copy-from": "helmet_chitin",
+    "looks_like": "helmet_chitin",
     "name": { "str": "chitinous helmet" },
     "proportional": { "weight": 1.25, "volume": 1.3, "price": 1.25 },
     "extend": { "flags": [ "OVERSIZE", "PREFIX_XL" ] }
@@ -810,6 +811,56 @@
     "proportional": { "weight": 0.75, "volume": 0.75, "price": 0.5 },
     "flags": [ "WATERPROOF", "STURDY", "UNDERSIZE", "PREFIX_XS" ]
   },
+  {
+    "id": "helmet_chitin_light",
+    "type": "ARMOR",
+    "copy-from": "helmet_chitin",
+    "looks_like": "helmet_chitin",
+    "name": { "str": "light chitinous helmet" },
+    "description": "A helmet made from the exoskeletons of insects.  Covers most of the head but leaves some space around the eyes and mouth open for breathability.  Very light and durable.",
+    "weight": "1247 g",
+    "volume": "2300 ml",
+    "price": "340 USD",
+    "price_postapoc": "10 USD",
+    "armor": [
+      {
+        "covers": [ "head" ],
+        "specifically_covers": [ "head_crown", "head_forehead", "head_ear_l", "head_ear_r" ],
+        "coverage": 95,
+        "encumbrance_modifiers": [ "NONE" ]
+      },
+      {
+        "covers": [ "mouth" ],
+        "rigid_layer_only": true,
+        "specifically_covers": [ "mouth_cheeks", "mouth_chin" ],
+        "coverage": 60
+      },
+      { "covers": [ "head" ], "specifically_covers": [ "head_nape", "head_throat" ], "coverage": 60 }
+    ],
+    "warmth": 20,
+    "material_thickness": 4,
+    "environmental_protection": 4,
+    "flags": [ "WATERPROOF", "STURDY" ],
+    "melee_damage": { "bash": 1 }
+  },
+  {
+    "id": "xl_helmet_chitin_light",
+    "type": "ARMOR",
+    "copy-from": "helmet_chitin_light",
+    "looks_like": "helmet_chitin_light",
+    "name": { "str": "light chitinous helmet" },
+    "proportional": { "weight": 1.25, "volume": 1.3, "price": 1.25 },
+    "extend": { "flags": [ "OVERSIZE", "PREFIX_XL" ] }
+  },
+  {
+    "id": "helmet_chitin_light_xs",
+    "type": "ARMOR",
+    "copy-from": "helmet_chitin_light",
+    "looks_like": "helmet_chitin_light",
+    "name": { "str": "light chitinous helmet" },
+    "proportional": { "weight": 0.75, "volume": 0.75, "price": 0.5 },
+    "flags": [ "WATERPROOF", "STURDY", "UNDERSIZE", "PREFIX_XS" ]
+  },
   {
     "id": "helmet_conical",
     "type": "ARMOR",
@@ -862,7 +913,7 @@
     "looks_like": "helmet_chitin",
     "type": "ARMOR",
     "name": { "str": "biosilicified chitin helmet" },
-    "description": "A helmet crafted from the carefully cleaned and pruned biosilicified exoskeletons of acidic ants.  Acid-resistant but brittle.",
+    "description": "A helmet crafted from the carefully cleaned and pruned biosilicified exoskeletons of acidic ants.  Covers the whole head.  Acid-resistant but brittle.",
     "price_postapoc": "17 USD 50 cent",
     "material": [ "acidchitin" ],
     "relative": { "melee_damage": { "bash": 1 } }
@@ -871,6 +922,7 @@
     "id": "xl_helmet_acidchitin",
     "type": "ARMOR",
     "copy-from": "helmet_acidchitin",
+    "looks_like": "helmet_acidchitin",
     "name": { "str": "biosilicified chitin helmet" },
     "proportional": { "weight": 1.25, "volume": 1.3, "price": 1.25 },
     "extend": { "flags": [ "OVERSIZE", "PREFIX_XL" ] }
@@ -884,6 +936,35 @@
     "proportional": { "weight": 0.75, "volume": 0.75, "price": 0.5 },
     "extend": { "flags": [ "UNDERSIZE", "PREFIX_XS" ] }
   },
+  {
+    "id": "helmet_acidchitin_light",
+    "copy-from": "helmet_chitin_light",
+    "looks_like": "helmet_chitin_light",
+    "type": "ARMOR",
+    "name": { "str": "biosilicified light chitin helmet" },
+    "description": "A helmet crafted from the carefully cleaned and pruned biosilicified exoskeletons of acidic ants.  Covers most of the head but leaves some space around the eyes and mouth open for breathability.  Acid-resistant but brittle.",
+    "price_postapoc": "14 USD 50 cent",
+    "material": [ "acidchitin" ],
+    "relative": { "melee_damage": { "bash": 1 } }
+  },
+  {
+    "id": "xl_helmet_acidchitin_light",
+    "type": "ARMOR",
+    "copy-from": "helmet_acidchitin_light",
+    "looks_like": "helmet_acidchitin_light",
+    "name": { "str": "biosilicified light chitin helmet" },
+    "proportional": { "weight": 1.25, "volume": 1.3, "price": 1.25 },
+    "extend": { "flags": [ "OVERSIZE", "PREFIX_XL" ] }
+  },
+  {
+    "id": "helmet_acidchitin_light_xs",
+    "type": "ARMOR",
+    "copy-from": "helmet_acidchitin_light",
+    "looks_like": "helmet_acidchitin_light",
+    "name": { "str": "biosilicified light chitin helmet" },
+    "proportional": { "weight": 0.75, "volume": 0.75, "price": 0.5 },
+    "extend": { "flags": [ "UNDERSIZE", "PREFIX_XS" ] }
+  },
   {
     "id": "helmet_football",
     "type": "ARMOR",
diff --git a/data/json/recipes/armor/head.json b/data/json/recipes/armor/head.json
index a32fab7f5f89d..239b36f6f2966 100644
--- a/data/json/recipes/armor/head.json
+++ b/data/json/recipes/armor/head.json
@@ -588,6 +588,39 @@
     "time": "2 h 50 m",
     "using": [ [ "armor_chitin", 17 ] ]
   },
+  {
+    "result": "helmet_chitin_light",
+    "type": "recipe",
+    "activity_level": "LIGHT_EXERCISE",
+    "category": "CC_*",
+    "subcategory": "CSC_*_NESTED",
+    "skill_used": "tailor",
+    "difficulty": 6,
+    "skills_required": [ [ "fabrication", 3 ] ],
+    "time": "1 h 30 m",
+    "autolearn": true,
+    "book_learn": [ [ "textbook_arthropod", 5 ] ],
+    "using": [ [ "armor_chitin", 10 ] ],
+    "proficiencies": [
+      { "proficiency": "prof_leatherworking_basic" },
+      { "proficiency": "prof_chitinworking" },
+      { "proficiency": "prof_fibers" }
+    ]
+  },
+  {
+    "result": "helmet_chitin_light_xs",
+    "type": "recipe",
+    "copy-from": "helmet_chitin_light",
+    "time": "1 h",
+    "using": [ [ "armor_chitin", 7 ] ]
+  },
+  {
+    "result": "xl_helmet_chitin_light",
+    "type": "recipe",
+    "copy-from": "helmet_chitin_light",
+    "time": "2 h 20 m",
+    "using": [ [ "armor_chitin", 15 ] ]
+  },
   {
     "result": "helmet_conical",
     "type": "recipe",
@@ -665,6 +698,42 @@
     "qualities": [ { "id": "CUT_FINE", "level": 1 }, { "id": "SEW", "level": 1 } ],
     "components": [ [ [ "cordage_superior", 2, "LIST" ] ], [ [ "acidchitin_piece", 17 ] ] ]
   },
+  {
+    "result": "helmet_acidchitin_light",
+    "type": "recipe",
+    "activity_level": "LIGHT_EXERCISE",
+    "category": "CC_*",
+    "subcategory": "CSC_*_NESTED",
+    "skill_used": "tailor",
+    "difficulty": 7,
+    "book_learn": [ [ "textbook_arthropod", 6 ] ],
+    "skills_required": [ [ "fabrication", 4 ], [ "chemistry", 2 ] ],
+    "time": "2 h 30 m",
+    "autolearn": true,
+    "qualities": [ { "id": "CUT_FINE", "level": 1 }, { "id": "SEW", "level": 1 } ],
+    "components": [ [ [ "cordage_superior", 1, "LIST" ] ], [ [ "acidchitin_piece", 10 ] ] ],
+    "proficiencies": [
+      { "proficiency": "prof_leatherworking_basic" },
+      { "proficiency": "prof_chitinworking" },
+      { "proficiency": "prof_fibers" }
+    ]
+  },
+  {
+    "result": "helmet_acidchitin_light_xs",
+    "type": "recipe",
+    "copy-from": "helmet_acidchitin",
+    "time": "2 h 30 m",
+    "qualities": [ { "id": "CUT_FINE", "level": 1 }, { "id": "SEW", "level": 1 } ],
+    "components": [ [ [ "cordage_superior", 1, "LIST" ] ], [ [ "acidchitin_piece", 7 ] ] ]
+  },
+  {
+    "result": "xl_helmet_acidchitin_light",
+    "type": "recipe",
+    "copy-from": "helmet_acidchitin",
+    "time": "2 h 50 m",
+    "qualities": [ { "id": "CUT_FINE", "level": 1 }, { "id": "SEW", "level": 1 } ],
+    "components": [ [ [ "cordage_superior", 2, "LIST" ] ], [ [ "acidchitin_piece", 17 ] ] ]
+  },
   {
     "result": "helmet_galea",
     "type": "recipe",
diff --git a/data/json/recipes/nested.json b/data/json/recipes/nested.json
index f36b966606890..406f924e02ea4 100644
--- a/data/json/recipes/nested.json
+++ b/data/json/recipes/nested.json
@@ -503,9 +503,15 @@
       "helmet_acidchitin",
       "helmet_acidchitin_xs",
       "xl_helmet_acidchitin",
+      "helmet_acidchitin_light",
+      "helmet_acidchitin_light_xs",
+      "xl_helmet_acidchitin_light",
       "helmet_chitin",
       "helmet_chitin_xs",
-      "xl_helmet_chitin"
+      "xl_helmet_chitin",
+      "helmet_chitin_light",
+      "helmet_chitin_light_xs",
+      "xl_helmet_chitin_light"
     ],
     "difficulty": 6
   },