As a founder, who has had to face the heartbreak of yet another of our UK factories closing down, I’ve been thinking about why we manufacture in the UK, when countries abroad make it so easy for brands to set up there. At Dashel, we’ve always been proud to make our helmets right here in Britain and we will do everything we can to continue to do so.
A big part of the Dashel ethos is maintaining a sustainable and transparent supply chain, even (or especially!) as we grow. With this in mind, we thought we’d take you through the nuts and bolts of what goes into a Dashel helmet.
Our last-minute gift list will please even the most discerning cyclist, from technical bike gear to trendy clothing. Plus, everything in our guide can still be under the tree in time for the 25th of December.
We caught up with Purusha Gordon, one quarter of The Ocean Sheroes: an all-female rowing team who recently completing a record-breaking 2,700-mile race across the Pacific Ocean.
Preferring to reuse rather than recycle, we have collaborated with Bracenet on a sustainable new range incorporating cosmetic seconds and recycled ghost nets.
Bicycle helmets are crash-tested in many ways and in many places. Here, we explain the safety testing that goes into the production of a Dashel helmet.