Dashel in the press
Since launching in 2017, Dashel's eco-friendly, UK-made cycling helmets have been recognised by leading style, design and cycling publications around the world — for their minimalist aesthetic, sustainable credentials, and genuine innovation. Here's a selection of our coverage.
National Press & Magazines
The Telegraph
"The Dashel has become one of my favourite helmets and has actually accompanied me on a few long trips, including one 100-mile jaunt overseas." — Ed Wiseman, The Telegraph
Wired
"Clever detailing, super-slim profile, and stylish urban commuter aesthetic. Top marks go to the magnetic clasp that holds the chinstrap securely in place, but which can be released single-handed with no gloved fumbles. Inside velcroed pads let you customise the padding; outside, a vegan leather loop on the rear provides a carrying hold or a spot for attaching a light." — Wired
Vogue UK
"Don't forget your Dashel Helmet." — Vogue UK
GQ Magazine UK
"Not only are Dashel's helmets some of the most aesthetically on point, but they're also an excellent eco-friendly option, made from recycled and recyclable materials – perfect for those who have taken to cycling as a sustainable alternative to driving. Lightweight, at only 310g, and rigorously tested for safety in all conditions, a Dashel helmet is quite literally a helmet for life, as the brand will part exchange for a new one when you eventually look to trade it in for a shinier model, re-using the materials from the old one." — GQ Magazine UK
Financial Times
"Caz Coneller, founder of online cyclewear trove Cyclechic, recommends vintage-inspired designs by Dashel, which are unbulky, and beautifully refined." — Financial Times
Wall Street Journal
"This cycling gear from British firm Dashel Helmets is a stylish alternative to the sportier options on the market." — Wall Street Journal, Accessories Report: Safe Travels (print)
Evening Standard
"It feels simultaneously sturdy and liberatingly lightweight." — Phoebe Luckhurst, Evening Standard
"I want people to put on something they don't hate." — Catherine Bedford, Founder of Dashel, as quoted in the Evening Standard
The Times
"Air vents and Coolmax pads promise to wick away sweat." — The Times Saturday Magazine, Five Cool Cycle Helmets (print, 2023)
Stylist
"Every cyclist needs a safety helmet, and Dashel has a range of stylish helmets made from recycled and recyclable materials. The sleek style is far from your typical lycra and teardrop brigade. A massive bonus: once your helmet has reached its lifespan, Dashel will partly exchange it for a new one and re-use the materials from your old helmet to make a new one. So, not only are you saving yourself from possible brain injury, but you're also saving the planet. Win, win." — Stylist
Grazia
"Urban British style." — Grazia, Saddle Up and Get Your Chic On (print)
Metro
"Biking is fun but make sure to protect your head with a helmet. The items in the new collection from sustainable brand Dashel are certified safe, comfortable and lightweight (just 360g), while the liner and shell can be recycled after five years." — Metro
Cycling & Specialist Press
Discerning Cyclist
"Dashel are known for their range of helmets that not only have a unique style, but are recyclable and manufactured sustainably." — Discerning Cyclist
Cycle Tech Review
"Dashel Helmets are for riders that don't want to look like cyclists. Founder Catherine Bedford wanted a helmet that looked more like the cap she normally wore: so she made one! Since she launched it in 2017 the Dashel helmet has been featured in Vogue, GQ and the Wall Street Journal. The Design Museum London also featured Dashel's Helmet in its Cycle Revolution exhibition, as an accessory of the future." — Cycle Tech Review
Well Dressed Dad
"Finally a cycle helmet for the stylish man, or woman!" — Well Dressed Dad
Sustainability & Lifestyle Press
Luxurious Magazine
"Having always prioritised environmentally responsible processes and sustainability—along with safety and style—the collaboration with Sea Shepherd means all helmets in the new range will feature a ghost net loop, made from discarded fishing nets found and removed from our oceans by Sea Shepherd, reducing the danger to marine life. For each helmet sold, Dashel will also donate 10% of the sale to Sea Shepherd." — Luxurious Magazine
Green Union
"Having always had environmentally-responsible processes and sustainability at the top of their list of priorities — along with safety and style — the collaboration with Sea Shepherd means all helmets in the new range will feature a ghost net loop, made from discarded fishing nets found and removed from our oceans by Sea Shepherd, reducing the danger to marine life." — Green Union
Club Oenologique
"The Dashel is for the cruising commuter and the Saturday cycler. It is not for the slick sports cyclist. But its main purpose is to protect your head, and it does that well." — Club Oenologique
The Capturist
"The helmets are all lightweight and stylish, so great for travelling and because the company is serious about not using superfluous packaging, the rucksack they sent the helmet in, is perfect for packing your helmet in when you're not wearing it." — The Capturist
Design & Culture
The Design Museum, London
Dashel helmets were selected for the Cycle Revolution exhibition at The Design Museum, London — featured as a cycling accessory of the future.
Press Enquiries
For press enquiries, review samples, or interview requests, please contact us at info@dashel.co.uk.