Dashel designs and makes light, flattering helmets that people actually want to wear. They are comfortable and look great, with a wide range of up-to-the-minute colour choices. Dashel’s rounded shape and peak means that, as well as looking super-stylish, it is also certified as one of the safest choices in helmets, and is particularly suitable for urban cycling.
There are several distinctive ranges available: from the classic, retro Carbon Fibre Edition, designed to last and last, to the more minimalist and eco-friendly (but equally stylish) Recycle Helmet. There are also the Team GB Helmets, with 15 per cent of every sale going to Team GB. As the Olympics generally sees an upsurge in the popularity of sports, including cycling, this could make a great gift for a cyclist who loves their sport, following Paris 2024!
The new star of the show form Dashel this Christmas, however, sees a charity collaboration helmet with Sea Shepherd. Sea Shepherd is a marine conservation organization that engages in direct action campaigns to defend wildlife and conserve and protect the world’s oceans.
Having always had sustainability at the top of their list of priorities for their helmets – along with safety and style – the collaboration with Sea Shepherd means all helmets in the new range will feature a ghost net loop. This is a loop made from discarded fishing nets, which are found and removed from the oceans by Sea Shepherd, thus reducing danger to marine life.
Bracenet then turns the old nets into loops, which Dashel affixes to the rear of the Sea Shepherd helmets. These loops are perfect for attaching lights to and improving cyclist visibility out on the roads.
Not only is Dashel supporting Sea Shepherd in purchasing the materials made from the ghost nets, for each helmet sold, Dashel will also donate 10% of the sale to Sea Shepherd, to further support the essential work of this non-profit marine conservation organisation.
The new helmets are available in both adult and child sizes. The adult helmet comes in black, featuring Sea Shepherd’s own distinctive Jolly Roger logo, while children can choose from a black helmet with the Jolly Roger – perfect for mini pirates – and a blue helmet which sports Sea Shepherd’s whale logo – ideal for pint-size conservationists.
The new helmets really are a gift for the planet too, as environmental responsibility is considered in every element of the manufacture, distribution and even end of life of the cycle helmet.
The Sea Shepherd Edition helmet is delivered in a recyclable cardboard box and a reusable drawstring backpack made from 3.5 recycled PET bottles. Even the swing tag cable is biodegradable.
For safety reasons, the industry standard is that helmets should be replaced every 3-5 years, and Dashel asks customers to send their helmets back for recycling every five years, so that no waste goes to landfill.
Like all Dashel helmets, the new range is designed to be safe and stylish, as well as sustainable.
Dashel helmets are available online now at dashel.co.uk and from selected retailers (RRP £85.00 adults, £55 kids). www.dashel.co.uk
ABOUT DASHEL
Dashel offers a range of slim, ventilated, lightweight cycle helmets designed and manufactured in the UK. With a distinctive urban feel, the helmets appeal to those looking for an alternative to the ubiquitous ‘sporty’ helmets, instead wanting something stylish that doesn’t compromise on safety.
Dashel Helmets have low impact at the point of manufacture and produce very little waste. The factory in Devon uses 100% green and renewable energy. The helmets are portable and sold packaged in a handy rucksack that means there is no superfluous packaging. They come in an array of classic colours and are priced from £85.
The kids’ helmets are designed to grow with the child. The adjuster dial inside can be swapped for pads as the child outgrows them.
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ABOUT SEA SHEPHERD
Sea Shepherd Global is an international, non-profit marine conservation organization that engages in direct action campaigns to defend wildlife, and conserve and protect the world’s ocean from illegal exploitation and environmental destruction.
