Helly Hansen Workwear introduces its UC-ME Collection
Since its founding in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen has focused on innovation, drawing on the insight and experience of professionals to create high-quality, durable and performance-driven gear that can withstand even the toughest of environments. Ready for the winter months, the workwear specialist is introducing is latest innovation within the hi-vis category, delivering maximum visibility, protection and comfort with the new UC-ME collection.
Helly Hansen and its team of designers and developers have been working on the new UC-ME concept for the past two years, with the aim of launching a diverse collection of styles, ranging from more traditional polycotton products to highly technical garments featuring HELLY TECH waterproof/breathable technology. The result is a complete assortment of hi-vis products that can meet the needs of a variety of working professionals, no matter what environment they work in.
To deliver maximum visibility and safety, each UC-ME product uses VizLite Dual Technology, enabling the garments to be visible even in pitch dark conditions. The lightweight VizLite Dual Technology phosphorescent tape contains photo luminescent crystals, which absorb UV energy, and microscopic glass beads that act as light reflectors, ensuring the wearer can be seen in low or zero light environments. The phosphorescent tape can be charged within ten minutes of exposure to natural or artificial light, and by absorbing UV energy, there are no cables or batteries needed, making the products durable and long-lasting.
In addition to providing visibility and safety, each UC-ME style within the polycotton range features a lightweight – yet durable – 2-way stretch fabric, offering optimal comfort for long days on the job. The fabric can be washed at 60˚C and is optimised for harsh working conditions. The new polycotton products include a jacket as well as construction, work and service pants.
The collection also includes a variety of weather-protective styles, including insulated winter-specific products, each constructed with the brand’s HELLY TECH technology. All of these styles guarantee 10,000mm in waterproof/breathability, delivering professional grade protection and comfort even in extremely wet environments and high activity levels. With a focus on being more sustainable, they’re made with a PFC-free durable water repellent treatment. The winter products are also designed with the environment in mind, using PrimaLoft Black Eco insulation, which is made from 100% recycled polyester. The insulation also provides an optimised warmth-to-weight ratio, providing added warmth during the colder days without feeling weighed down. The weatherproof UC-ME styles include a winter jacket, pant and suit as well as an insulator, and a shell jacket and pant.
“With the new UC-ME concept, we wanted to focus not only on bringing innovation to the forefront, but also on offering a complete range of styles that our consumers can rely on no matter what conditions they work in,” said Andreas Pohl-Larsen, Product Director, Helly Hansen Workwear. “We’ve been working on this concept for the last two years, looking at new ways to deliver visibility and safety while also improving comfort, and we’re proud to be introducing this next level of hi-vis innovation to market this fall/winter season.”
About Helly Hansen
Through insights drawn from living and working in the world’s harshest environments, Helly Hansen has developed a long list of first-to-market innovations, including the first supple waterproof fabrics more than 140 years ago. Other breakthroughs include the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s, the first technical base layers in the 1970s, made with LIFA Stay Dry Technology, and today’s award-winning and patented H2Flow™ temperature regulating system.
A leader in technical sailing and performance ski apparel, as well as premium workwear, its uniforms are worn and trusted by more than 55,000 professionals and can be found on Olympians, national teams, and at more than 200 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations around the world.
To find out more about Helly Hansen visit www.hhworkwear.com
