HI VISIBILITY DESIGN for enhanced safety and protection in any environment; from our home in Norway, Helly Hansen has been making professional-grade gear to help people stay and feel alive for more than 140 years WATERPROOF PROTECTION with durable fabric to keep you dry in the harshest conditions; it all started in 1877 when sea captain Helly Juell Hansen found a better way to stay protected from the harsh Norwegian elements ADJUSTABLE FIT with customizable straps and buckles for a comfortable and secure wear; soon thereafter, Captain Hansen and his wife Margrethe launched a business producing waterproof oilskin jackets, trousers, sou’westers and tarpaulins made from coarse linen soaked in linseed oil – and the legend was born! BREATHABLE FABRIC to ensure comfort even during intense activities; it all started in 1877 when sea captain Helly Juell Hansen found a better way to stay protected from the harsh Norwegian elements REFLECTIVE STRIPS with strategically placed accents for added visibility and security in low-light conditions; it all started in 1877 when sea captain Helly Juell Hansen found a better way to stay protected from the harsh Norwegian elements