Dashel’s founder, Catherine Bedford, wanted to find a bike helmet that would work for people like herself, who cycle and scoot about in everyday clothes. So with a career in design consultancy for brands including Nike, LVMH and Virgin she developed a helmet that would be a safer version of the cap she used to wear: lightweight, with a peak to keep the sun and rain at bay.
Barber Osgerby’s industrial design team finessed the design to make it a modern classic and after years of proto-typing and safety testing, Dashel Helmets launched in 2017. Since launch Dashel has been featured in publications worldwide including: Vogue, GQ and the Wall Street Journal. The Design Museum London featured Dashel’s Helmet in its Cycle Revolution exhibition, as an accessory of the future.
MADE IN THE UK
Dashel’s helmets are all manufactured in the UK, at factories that use green and renewable energy and share Dashel’s passion for sustainable manufacturing and waste reduction. Dashel is committed to the circular economy. Dashel Cycle Helmets have been designed to be recycled with Dashel enabling the process in the UK. Its Carbon Fibre Edition is combined with a liner that lasts for decades.
DASHEL BRAND HERITAGE
Although you can dash about in their light, vented helmets, that’s not why it’s called Dashel (pronounced dash-le), Dashel means thistle in Cornish. The first factory they worked with is in Cornwall and their Carbon Fibre Edition is still made there. The thistle is a native flower to Cornwall and as it is colourful and protective, they decided to take it as their brand name. Their core range of Dashel helmets are manufactured in Devon where their factory runs on 100% green energy.
DASHEL HELMETS ARE:
LIGHT
You don't need to wear 1/2 kilo on your head! Dashel helmets start at 310 grams to ensure no strain on your posture.
SAFE
Dashel tested their helmets in all conditions and are certified CE EN1078.
SUSTAINABLE
Dashel is committed to sustainable manufacturing and ethical business practices.
BESPOKE HELMETS
Dashel are looking to partner with businesses in the cycling and scooting industry who are looking to add stylish, UK and sustainably made helmets to their range.
