Helly Hansen brings new and more durable fabrics to the Ægir Ocean collection inspired by professional insight.

For nearly 150 years, leading global sailing brand, Helly Hansen has created innovative and performance-driven apparel to weather the world’s harshest environments. Continuously at the forefront of technical sailing apparel, the Norway-based brand worked closely with offshore sailing professionals to further develop and update its Ægir Ocean collection, delivering the Ægir Ocean Jacket 2.0 (£725) and Ægir Ocean Bib 2.0 (£675) for Summer 2025.

Through working directly with ocean racing professionals, including round-the-world record-breaking sailor Thomas Coville, the 2.0 Ægir Ocean Jacket and Bib launch with updated fits, features and Helly Hansen’s most waterproof fabric construction, HELLY TECH® Professional. Helly Hansen’s designers, materials and R&D teams, and pattern makers worked together closely to deliver lab-tested technologies and more refined articulation of the garments allowing for improved movement, comfort, and range of motion.

The advanced HELLY TECH® Professional 3-ply fabric construction features a multi-layered composite membrane that is highly protective and fully waterproof. Premium-quality recycled nylon yarns originating from recycled fish nets make the face fabric even sturdier and promise sailing-grade performance.

Adding to the Ægir Ocean Jacket 2.0 is the new modular 3-piece collar. The fixed collar houses a packable hi-vis hood with a transparent UV-protective visor, while an additional and easily detachable collar extension includes a face mask to suit ocean sailors’ needs, up to the most extreme conditions. To enhance ease of use, the advanced front YKK AQUASEAL® 2-way access zipper is completely waterproof, removing the need for a placket. The now seamless shoulders ensure even less chance of water leaking through your layers.

Ahead of its Summer ’25 release, the Ægir Ocean Jacket 2.0 has been rewarded with 2 prestigious design awards – the Good Design Award and the Gold distinction in the German Design Awards, the highest distinction in the competition given to truly groundbreaking and holistic design achievements. Each award is evaluated by an international jury of experts, with the winning products representing the best designs in terms of innovation, quality and functionality.

Statement from the German Design Awards jury: “This sportswear piece employs innovative materials to meet the specific demands of offshore sailors, offering robust, recycled protection. The Ægir Ocean Jacket 2.0 impresses with modular details and enhanced safety, making it the ideal choice for demanding outdoor enthusiasts.”

The Ægir Ocean Bib 2.0 boasts a completely redesigned and versatile, adjustable suspender for a more universal fit to varying shapes and sizes of men and women. To match the jacket, the front placket was removed, and the zipper was replaced with a 2-way YKK AQUASEAL®. Improved and ergonomic knee pads, inspired by the workwear line, now come with the bibs and are easily removed when not needed.

Rounding out the list of jacket features are tight latex seals at the wrists to guarantee water stays outside, and a newly added silicone grip leash for mobile phones to minimise drop risks, while the bibs offer adjustable leg bottoms with fasteners for a custom fit. Both provide ample hi-vis detailing and SOLAS-grade reflectives to maximise visibility and safety.

“The sport of sailing is continuously evolving,” explains Øyvind Vedvik, VP of Sailing at Helly Hansen. “Therefore, the kit and what it can do must evolve as well. We’re honoured to work closely with some of the top sailors and sailing teams in the world, whose invaluable feedback drives our design teams’ award-winning innovations.”

The Ægir Ocean Jacket 2.0 and Ægir Ocean Bib 2.0 will be available for purchase online and in-store starting Spring 2025. To learn more about Helly Hansen’s proprietary technologies and the entire Ægir offshore collection, please visit www.hellyhansen.com/en_gb/.

 

 

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