Helly Hansen

Helly Hansen is a producer of textiles and special gear for sports and work on the ocean and in the mountains, headquartered in Oslo, Norway (previously, from the time it was founded in 1877 until Oct 2009, the company was headquartered in Moss, Norway). Today, the brand is recognized for its foul-weather fishing gear and can be seen both on television (Deadliest Catch) and in movies (The Perfect Storm, Touching the void), but has become popular in all levels of industrial workwear, survival and rescue, and performance outerwear. On the consumer side, Helly Hansen has a strong following in both the sailing and snowsports communities, as well as producing apparel and footwear for casual and general active use.