From Vision to First Collection
Founded in Norway in 2024, DESSARD was born from professional squash player Chloe Kalvø’s passion for sportswear and her mission to empower women in racket sports. Chloe saw a clear gap: female athletes needed sportswear that was not only stylish, but also functional and durable, apparel designed specifically for women and their journey towards excellence. With strong ideas but no roadmap to production, DESSARD partnered with Nordic Textile to bring their very first collection to life.
From the start, we worked closely with Chloe and her team to understand the vision: elegant Scandinavian design, high performance fabrics, and a strong commitment to sustainability. Together, we sourced certified textiles, tested materials for comfort and durability, and refined each prototype until it reached what standards DESSARD wanted to stand for.
There were challenges - fabrics that didn’t behave as expected, designs that needed reworking - but through open collaboration and problem-solving, we ensured every piece matched the performance female athletes deserve.
The result was a confident debut collection that reflected DESSARD’s mission: empowering women with apparel that blends functionality, style, and responsibility.
For Nordic Textile, its a privilege to work with a founder with such vision and help transform bold ideas into a tangible collection that sets a new standard for women’s sportswear.
Check out DESSARD Collection - https://dessardsport.com/