A highlight in the jacket is an everlasting DWR-infused face fabric, made without any chemical coating. This innovative fabric treatment features PFC-free water-repellent substances that are woven into the yarn, instead of applying any after-coating. This approach achieves a no wash-off, no wear-off water-repellent protection, meaning the garment will not require reproofing. 

Ralf Baerwald, Senior Fabric Manager at Helly Hansen, said:

We’re very motivated to continually develop our outdoor designs using more responsible water-repellent treatments like the DWR-infused face fabric in this jacket. Not only does this feature offer extreme durability in the elements, which is essential for search and rescue professionals, it also saves water, chemicals and energy use during production because we skip the inefficient dipping process where regular DWR would typically be applied at the end of fabric production.

First introduced in our FW21 collection, LIFALOFT™ Air is designed to keep the wearer warmer with less weight and bulk compared to traditional polyester insulation. With more air pockets and an open structure, the insulation allows for increased moisture transfer away from the skin during high-intensity activities.

Built for agile hikers who love to move fast, the Velocity collection is centered around technical and lightweight materials that’ll take you from start to finish in comfort.

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