| 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 it was founded in 1877 until Oct 2009, headquartered in Moss, Norway). Today, the brand is still recognized for its foul-weather fishing gear and can be seen both on television (Deadliest Catch)[citation needed] and in movies (The Perfect Storm, Touching the void),[citation needed] but has become popular in all levels of industrial workwear, survival and rescue, and performance outerwear.[says who?] On the consumer side, Helly Hansen has a strong following[weasel words] in both the sailing and snowsports communities, as well as producing apparel and footwear for casual and general active use. |
