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What to wear with a hoodie?

What to wear with a hoodie?

  • by Cathy Houghton
Have you ever looked deep into your wardrobe and wondered what would work well with a hoodie?  How to layer up and still look fresh and stylish?  In this post, we look at the different clothing options that let you layer up, rock a hoodie at work, and wear your...
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Best Rain Jackets for Travelling

Best Rain Jackets for Travelling

  • by Cathy Houghton
Are you planning the ultimate trip and need a jacket that’s not only versatile but ultra-light and waterproof?  There are hundreds of hiking jackets, climbing, walking, and trail-running jackets to choose from. Depending on what you’re looking for and what you need as a minimum, will help you to narrow...
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Safety Footwear Standards Explained

Safety Footwear Standards Explained

  • by Cathy Houghton
All safety footwear must meet the minimum safety standards set out by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The current standard for Safety Footwear across Europe (EN) is EN ISO 20345:2011. This was updated in 2011 to make it stricter. Under this standard, all safety footwear must now have toe...
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Helly Hansen Base Layers

Choosing Helly Hansen Base Layers

  • by Cathy Houghton
When it comes to working outdoors, “layering up” is not an uncommon term.  Layering up is your best defence against changes in the external environment and being able to work through the different seasonal temperatures.  From adding thermals to your layering system to zipping in an additional fleece to the inside of...
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Reviews of our 5, top selling Helly Hansen Jackets

Reviews of our 5, top selling Helly Hansen Jackets

  • by Cathy Houghton
With several work jackets in our Helly Hansen workwear range, we thought it might be a good idea to provide you with some further insight into our 5 best sellers.  All clothing within the Helly Hansen jackets range is designed to perform flawlessly and fit with maximum comfort and complete flexibility.   Ultimately,...
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The Ultimate Workwear Collections, by Helly Hansen

The Ultimate Workwear Collections, by Helly Hansen

  • by Cathy Houghton
Choosing Helly Hansen Base Layers Renowned for their innovative design and durable workwear solutions is the global brand, Helly Hansen.  Designed to bring fashion and technology together, Helly Hansen clothing is perfectly apt for those working on the land, sea, and the mountains.  Worn and trusted by professionals, the apparel...
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Knee Pads for Snickers Workwear

Knee Pads for Snickers Workwear

  • by Cathy Houghton
What to wear with a hoodie?Most tradespeople will spend a lot or a little time working on their knees.  From kneeling to fit floors, bending and standing several times a day, you need to be comfortable in your workwear and also have the kneepad protection to prevent damaging your knees...
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Why you need Helly Hansen Workwear

Why you need Helly Hansen Workwear

  • by Cathy Houghton
Creating professional workwear for over 140 years, Active Workwear stock a wide range of Helly Hansen work gear to suit all craftsmen and all trade types.   This particular brand continues to use their own experiences to develop new and innovative pieces of clothing and is now a firm workwear family...
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