Ventete has designed the Ventete AH-1, an inflatable, micro-collapsible cycle helmet with industry-leading safety performance.

By replacing foam with air, Ventete has created the first meaningful departure from conventional helmet technology in 30 years.

When inflated, it provides superior protection and cooling. When deflated, the Ventete AH-1 is smaller than a laptop.

Ventete technology focuses on safety and mirrors the cultural shift in movement in cities, where cycling is becoming an accessible and spontaneous part of daily life. Following 10 years of development and testing, the Ventete AH-1 launched in summer 2024.

Where previously cycling was a pursuit for a committed subculture, now it is deeply integrated into everyday urban life. The material innovation came to offer significant advancements in areas that match this contemporary use case: safety, ventilation and aesthetics.

This project has been shortlisted in the product design (health, wellbeing and wearables) category of Dezeen Awards 2025.

Studio: Ventete
Project: Ventete AH-1 Bike Helmet