From its headquarters in Norway, Helly Hansen has been creating professional-grade gear to help people stay and feel alive in harsh climates for over 140 years. It all began in 1877 when sea captain Helly Juell Hansen found a better way to shield himself from Norway's tough weather conditions. Shortly after, Captain Hansen and his wife Margrethe started a business producing waterproof jackets and trousers made of oil-soaked coarse linen canvas—and a legend was born! Today, Helly Hansen gear is worn and loved by professionals on oceans, mountains, and construction sites. As the #1 apparel brand for ski professionals, Helly Hansen equipment is found in ski resorts and guiding operations worldwide, worn by over 55,000 ski professionals. Search and rescue teams around the globe rely on our award-winning outdoor gear to stay safe while working to protect others in the mountains.
