Helmade

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Overview

Helmade operates as a custom helmet design and painting service based in Germany, allowing users to personalize helmets from brands like Arai, Bell, Shoei, and others via an online 3D configurator. It targets motorsports, motorbike, scooter, and karting users with handmade paint jobs applied to customer-supplied or selected base helmets. The service differentiates through direct-to-consumer customization and production in its Frankfurt facility.

History

Helmade is a trademark of madeone GmbH, registered in Frankfurt am Main with commercial registry HRB 103071. The company provides custom helmet services through its website, with production and office space established in Frankfurt. Specific founding details beyond the known 2015 start and CEO Christian Möhring are not detailed in available sources.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
SK-6 Crown (motorsports)	Premium custom motorsports helmet	$2,000 - $2,100
Bullitt GT (motorbike)	Vintage-style custom motorbike helmet	$800 - $900
ONE Fifty Fifty (scooter)	Entry-level custom scooter helmet	$450 - $550
TWO (open-face)	Mid-range custom open-face helmet	$400 - $1,000
Vertex incl. Spoiler (motorsports)	Custom race helmet with peak	$900 - $1,200

Manufacturing

Production occurs in-house at the helmade facility in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, where custom paint jobs are hand-applied to base helmets from partner brands. Delivery time is typically 7-8 weeks.

Notable Products

helmade SK-6 Crown - High-end custom motorsports helmet design starting at $2,069.
helmade Bullitt GT Untitled - Custom vintage motorbike helmet priced at $829.
helmade ONE Fifty Fifty - Custom scooter helmet option at $489.
helmade TWO Polygon - Entry-level open-face custom helmet with polygon design.
Legend Paintwork - Custom painting service for motorsport helmets.

Reputation

Helmade is recognized among motorsports and motorbike enthusiasts for its accessible online 3D customization and handmade quality on established helmet brands. Users appreciate the personalization options and German craftsmanship, though lead times of 7-8 weeks may deter those needing quick turnaround. It holds a niche position in custom helmet services without widespread professional endorsements noted.

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