Helly Tech® explained
If you've been comparing Helly Hansen jackets, you've probably noticed the Helly Tech® name showing up with three different suffixes — Helly Tech®, Helly Tech® Protection, and Helly Tech® Pro. These aren't just marketing labels; they represent three tiers of the brand's waterproof and breathable membrane technology, and picking the right one depends on how demanding your conditions actually are.
Helly Tech®
The base tier. This is solid, dependable waterproofing and breathability aimed at everyday use — general Irish weather, commuting, casual outdoor wear, and situations where you need reliable protection without needing it to perform at an extreme level.
Helly Tech® Protection
A step up in both waterproof and breathable performance. This tier is built for more demanding outdoor use — longer days out, more sustained exposure to wind and rain, and activities where you're moving hard enough that breathability matters as much as keeping water out.
Helly Tech® Pro
The top tier in the range, built for genuinely extreme conditions. If you're heading somewhere that reliability isn't optional — serious mountain days, prolonged exposure, or activity at altitude — this is the tier designed to hold up. We proudly support and supply Dublin-Wicklow mountain rescue team in partnership with Helly Hansen, they use Helly Tech Pro!
How to tell which tier a jacket uses
You don't need to guess from the outside — the specific Helly Tech® tier is stated directly on each product page. A good example currently in our range is the Women's Snowplay Jacket, built with Helly Tech® Performance for ski use. Browse the full Helly Hansen Jackets range to compare tiers across different styles and find the level of protection that matches what you'll actually be doing in it.
As a general guide: choose Helly Tech® for everyday wear, Helly Tech® Protection for more serious or sustained outdoor use, and Helly Tech® Pro if you need genuinely extreme-conditions performance.
