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Polyester

Almost all of our nonwoven insulations contain 80% post-consumer recycled polyester.

Our approach to polyester

Polyester represents around 50% of global fiber production, with more than 63,000 million tons of polyester fiber being produced annually.  At Helly Hansen, 55% of our fibers in textiles and nonwovens are comprised of polyester raw materials.

We are committed to switching over to recycled raw materials and have signed the Textile Exchange 2025 Recycled Polyester Challenge. We aim for at least 50% of our polyester and polyamide fibers to be recycled by 2025. In 2022, 24% of our purchased polyester for apparel were recycled polyester. For insulation in 2022 45% of the polyester was recycled. We are steadily increasing the volume of recycled materials every season, in line with recycled polyester becoming more accessible. 

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environmental impact

By using more recycled polyester, including Ocean Bound recycled polyester, we reduce dependence on petroleum as the raw material for our fabric needs. By diverting PET-bottles from landfill we reduce soil contamination, air and water pollution. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Helly Hansen use recycled materials?

It is important to us to use low impact materials, therefore recycled polyester and recycled polyamide are both part of our portfolio. As of 2023, Helly Hansen is GRS (Global Recycled Standard) and RCS (Recycled Claim Standard) certified. This means that we are able to certify certain products as long as we are able to prove a full chain of custody.