Helly Hansen Workwear Buying Guide
Helly Hansen famed for their waterproof work clothing have been keeping workers dry and safe since 1877. It's perhaps no surprise then that Helly Hansen is considered the world’s no1 within many industries such as; sea fishing & many winter sports. Always the workers preferred choice Helly Hansen invests heavily in new materials like Helox, LIFA and many others. It is this drive to create the most suitable fabrics for foul weather conditions that has really catapulted the brand into the public domain.
Work Trousers
Work trousers by Helly Hansen have proved to be a mainstay in the workwear market and have now become almost industry standard for professions like fishing & oil and gas industries. With such an avid following built on quality it is difficult to see any other brand even coming close to earning the respect that Helly Hansen surely deserve.
With so many types of work trousers to choose from the Helly Hansen brand may not be everybody’s first choice, this all depends on the profession in which one works. We have created these brand guides to help you better understand the positives that each brand offers.
A firm favourite in our work trousers range are the Helly Hansen ashford knee pad trouser, their popularity is in part due to the excellent fit around the groin and crotch area which improves flexibility & allows for better movement. The tough poly cotton material helps protect against snagging and substantially extends the life of the trousers. Other features include knee pad pouches and various pockets making these work trousers suitable for general use and can be used in many trades.
Waterproof Trousers
Aside from general use work trousers HH often uniform waterproof trousers to match other products such as; jackets & coats used for outdoor pursuits and sporting activities. The Flekkefjord waterproof trousers are to match the Mandal waterproof jacket, this budget set offered by Helly Hansen are manufactured to a very high standard and are 100% waterproof when combined. This set is ideal for general prolonged use in many areas including construction, farming and various other trades.
Waterproof Workwear
Helly Hansen is second to none when it comes to waterproof clothing, considered one of the leading experts in foul weather protection. Chances are if you work in environments where water is present then most likely you have used HH before. Many would assume that such a top class brand would be expensive but think again; much of the quality in the brand is built from simplicity and practicality so there is no room for fancy & unnecessary additions.
Waterproof clothing from Helly Hansen can range from the simple yet highly effective Mandal waterproof Jacket; a traditional overcoat that is suitable for most applications; to the more developed Berg winter jacket which is a popular choice for outdoor pursuits. With added lining, windproof and of course waterproof attributes the Berg jacket is at the higher end of the spectrum.
The exclusivity of this brand also makes it a popular choice on the high street as casual wear. Helly Hansen have responded well to this demand by adding many new lines bearing the infamous HH logo such as; fleece jackets, t-shirts, hoodies and even shorts. Helly Hansen affords themselves to many winter sports; as of February 2011 they will be supplier to world famous mountain guiding company Mountain Madness. These guides who venture into the ultimate outdoor experiences such as; Everest, Kilimanjaro & Antarctica require the very best gear available so Helly Hansen was the obvious and perhaps the only choice.
