Helly Hansen has always proved it has no limitations when it comes to functional design, innovation and style for outdoor sports enthusiasts. This winter is no exception, it combines the insulating qualities found in Arctic Norwegian polar bear fur with Merino sheep wool, to create the ultimate performance base layer for winter sports – the stylish Freeze ½ Zip Turtle.

The Freeze ½ Zip Turtle is a lightweight base layer designed for comfort and warmth. It utilises Helly Hansen’s new, Lifa Thermic Tube Technology (T3), an innovative fabric inspired by nature, that mimics the properties of polar bear fur and is designed to be worn next to the skin. Polar bear fur is made up of hollow tube-like fibres that trap heat and move excess moisture away from the skin, ensuring warmth and dryness for bears in cold conditions.

By applying T3 technology to the Freeze ½ Zip, Helly Hansen has created the ultimate cold weather killer! In addition to polar bear warmth next to the skin, finest quality New Zealand Merino sheep wool has been added to the outside of the base layer for extra warmth, a luxurious super soft feel and added comfort.

A range of radiant colours, including black, hot pink/white and angora/aquarius (ice blue) for women, and black/red, tangerine/red, khaki/silver/copper and dark blue/angora for men make the Freeze a stylish piece of kit to be seen in this winter. The Freeze also features a half zip for increased ventilation and versatility, contrast stitching and a flattering feminine fit for women.

Volvo Ocean Race Skipper, Knut Frostad says, “Having used my Helly Hansen base layer day and night around the world three times, I know it’s the best you can get. Even if it’s wet, it dries really fast and keeps you warm without loosing its breathability.”

Freeze is available in sizes XS-XXL and retails at £45. It will be available in-store from the end of October.