Helly Hansen

This is the story of Helly Hansen

For more than 140 years, Helly Hansen has been making professional clothing in its Norwegian homeland that helps people stay alive and feel vital. It all started in 1877 when sea captain Helly Juell Hansen found a better way to protect himself from the harsh Norwegian elements. Soon after, Captain Hansen and his wife Margrethe started a company to manufacture waterproof jackets, trousers, pants and tarpaulins from coarse linen soaked in linseed oil - and the legend was born! Helly Hansen clothing is worn and trusted by professionals on the seas, in the mountains and at work. As the number one clothing brand for ski professionals, HH can be found in more than 200 ski resorts and ski guides around the world and is worn by more than 55,000 ski professionals. Our sailing apparel is worn by world-class sailors on all five oceans and we are proud to work with and participate in some of the most famous regattas and sailing clubs. As a leading Nordic workwear brand, you will find us in workplaces where performance, protection and safety matter most. We support Captain Hansen's legacy through a long list of first-to-market innovations developed based on insights from people working and active in the world's toughest conditions.