Helly Hansen Wins 4 ISPO Awards in 2025

The seal of quality for outstanding products in sports, the ISPO Award is evaluated by an independent jury of experts, and every year, hundreds of entries are submitted from the international sports and outdoor segment. 

Helly Hansen received awards for new outdoor, winter sports and footwear products, including a Gold Winner – presented to the highest-scoring product in each category – and a Top 5 distinction, which recognizes the five best products per category.

The ISPO Award-winning products will be available in-store and online starting Fall 2026. Here's a closer look at each of them:

Informed by R&D and developed with ski professionals, including top athletes from Team Telenor Alpine Norway and Alpine Canada Alpin, the new Lifa Merino KnitEvo Crew features body-mapped construction for enhanced performance across a range of winter activities including skiing, ski touring, hiking and mountaineering.

Key Features:

• Body-mapped construction with an open-knit structure in high-heat zones like the back and underarms for enhanced breathability and moisture management and a tighter knit, loftier Merino wool on the shoulders and upper arms for targeted warmth
• LIFA® fibers next to skin that move moisture away from the skin and transport it to the surface of the fabric where it evaporates
• RWS-certified ZQ Merino wool exterior 
• Flatlock seams and raglan sleeves for a comfortable fit and unrestricted movement

Developed with insights from professional ski patrollers and freeride skiers, the Sogn Patrol Shell Jacket delivers long-lasting protection in a durable, purpose-built design ideal for both resort and backcountry skiing.

Key Features:

• HELLY TECH® Professional waterproof/breathable fabric construction and fully sealed seams
• Large chest pocket designed to accommodate radios
• Fabric reinforcements at the hem and cuffs
• Multiple storage options to carry essentials for long days on the mountain, including 2 power mesh stash pockets
• LIFE POCKET™ to keep phones running longer in cold climates, plus phone leash
• Underarm ventilation
• Removable powder skirt
• Repairable front zipper
• Stretch panels for a snug fit around the helmet and optimal visibility
• Removable, helmet-compatible and expandable hood with a hi vis brim
• Expandable collar
• RECCO® reflector for searchability in an emergency
• Part of Helly Hansen’s Ski Free program, consumers can get a free day of skiing in one of over seventy premiere resorts across Europe and North America with the purchase of this jacket

Developed with Mountain Madness and US-based ski patrollers and mountain guides Izzy Holmes and Stephen Larson, the Odin Backcountry Infinity Jacket delivers unmatched lightweight durability, combining innovative materials with a full suite of performance features.

Key Features: 

• LIFA INFINITY™, part of Helly Hansen’s most innovative waterproof/breathable technology to date, including a membrane achieved without the use of solvents or PFAS

• HELLY TECH® Professional fabric construction

• Seamless shoulder construction and elevated storage pockets for backpack and harness-compatibility  

• Wind-blocking, helmet-compatible hood

• Underarm ventilation zippers with a two-way slider

• Two-way front zip

• Strategic placement of fabric reinforcements for durability 

• RECCO® reflector for searchability in an emergency 

• Part of Helly Hansen’s Ski Free program, consumers can get a free day of skiing in one of over seventy premiere resorts across Europe and North America with the purchase of this jacket

Purpose-built for extremely cold, snowy environments, the new Arctic Shield Pro Boot HT delivers all-day warmth, even in the most frigid temperatures.

Key Features: 

• 600g PrimaLoft® insulation for reliable warmth 

• OrthoLite® O-Therm™ insole technology – the world’s first and only aerogel-infused open-cell PU foam and the lightest, most advanced insulative material for underfoot protection 

• HH Snow-Grip outsole for reliable grip on packed snow or slush

• HELLY TECH® waterproof/breathable performance

• HH Pro Guard for protection in exposed and critical areas

• Locking hook that enables dual zone lacing for personalized comfort

• High shaft for protection in deep snow

• 100% recycled lining, 100% recycled laces, 100% recycled polyester webbing, and 100% recycled polyester Stroble