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Helly Hansen launches Ekolab
Helly Hansen, the 130-year-old Norwegian performance apparel brand, wants to ensure long, cold snowy winters will continue for another 130 years and beyond. To help make this a reality Helly has launched the Ekolab R&D project, created to try out new sustainable design and manufacturing processes, discover ways to address environmental sustainability and to help reduce its impact on the planet.
The new Ekolab collection - technical jacket and pants, recycled fleece and organic cotton Tees - is the starting point for the brand's long-term environmental initiative.
Ekolab Jacket features:
3-layer Helly Tech waterproof breathable protection
Econylon: certified by Okotex 100
Low impact dyeing and printing processes to help prevent dumping of toxins (Gots certified); Fully taped; Pit Zips; Water resistant zips: Okotex 100 certified; Powder skirt; Attached hood; PU membrane (eliminates PTFE); Fluorocarbon-free DWR coating; All hardware, such as plastic trims, zippers, hangtags and packaging made from 100% recycled materials. £200
Ekolab Pant features:
3-layer Helly Tech waterproof breathable protection
Econylon: Okotex 100 certified
Low impact dyeing and printing processes to help prevent dumping of toxins(Gots certified); Fully taped; Leg vents; Reinforced hem; Belt loops; PU membrane (eliminates PTFE); Fluorocarbon-free DWR coating; All hardware, such as plastic trims, zippers, hangtags and packaging, made from 100% recycled materials. £150
The Ekolab collection also includes a fleece made with 60 per cent recycled material (£40) and a series of organic cotton t-shirts, for men and women (from £25 - £30).
