The majority of our frames are made from a proprietary and premium quality aluminium alloy manufactured by Dongah Aluminum Corporation (DAC). DAC’s exclusive “Green Anodisation” process removes the need for harmful chemicals and the subsequent wastewater needed to dispose of the chemicals post-treatment. The majority of Helinox frames leverage the Green Anodisation process and we are working with DAC to move to 100% Green Anodised frames.
Sustainable Materials
The fabrics we source are BlueSign® approved and almost entirely constructed from recycled materials. In 2024, 90% of the polyester used in our products will come from recycled sources. Our commitment to better fabrics extends to the chemistry for water repellent coatings. All products, with the exception of our umbrella, use non-PFC coatings and we are actively searching for a non-PFC solution for our umbrella which delivers the performance we require. We have a Restricted Substances List in place with our suppliers and have made our RSL publicly available.