"To be selected as a winner from 4815 entries and 53 nations is a very special honor and recognition for our young globally oriented brand, the second international award within 6 months of our market launch. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our team, our international sponsors, families & fans - without their support we would not be standing here as winners of the Red Dot Award," say the brothers and founders David & Michal Cervenka of the Essen-based sports helmet brand Melon® Helmets.

The in-mold process, proven in professional cycling, combined with an extra-reinforced polycarbonate construction ensures weight savings compared to standard helmets in this class. Many extras are designed to ensure a high level of comfort, ease of use and safety: a sophisticated cooling system, breathable and washable padding in three thicknesses and three helmet shell sizes, a magnetic safety fastener and reflective logos.

Even Kassensturz agrees
The latest Kassensturz helmet test also sings the praises of the head protectors from Germany. Melon scored 5.0 overall, making it the third best helmet ever. The lightest helmet by far in the "lifestyle helmets" category passed the safety tests with top marks and the fashionable lightweight also impressed in the Kassensturz test in terms of handling and adjustment.

Melon helmets are available from specialist retailers in over 20 cool designs and three different shell sizes for children, teenagers and adults.

www.melon-helmets.com