Helly Hansen

Helly Hansen is a well-known producer of textiles and special gear for sports and industrial purposes, based in Moss, Norway. Helly Juell Hansen started producing oilskin waterproof jackets in the year 1877. With experience in extreme climatic conditions at sea, Helly along with his wife Maren Margrethe designed and sewed jackets and trousers, thus starting the story of the Helly Hansen brand of protective gears. The range of products became successful because the company tends to test all of their products before they are actually sold.

The brand has now become synonymous with all kinds of industrial workwear as well as survival and rescue outerwear. The company is famous for its foul-weather fishing gear, which is featured on the television series, Deadliest Catch, as well as in the movie, The Perfect Storm.

The Helly Hansen range of high quality gears comprise of the Lifa, the Helly Tech material in jackets, pants or bibs, waterproof/breathable rainwear and thermal fleece. All these items are produced after rigorous environmental research, combined with inputs from athletes. The products are then designed accordingly to create the best possible end-product. The company products are used by sailors, sports persons and snowsports communities. The company also creates apparel and footwear for casual and active use. All the Helly Hansen gear such as the Helly Hansen jacket, Hansen Helly designer coat, Helly Hansen sportswear, Helly Hansen ski wear and the Helly Hansen base layer are featured on the official Helly Hansen website. All of these items can also be bought from several online sports sites as well.