- Craghoppers
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Craghoppers is a British outdoor clothing manufacturer and supplier that was founded in West Yorkshire in 1965. According to their website, the company was set up by outdoor enthusiasts who were planning an expedition to climb Everest. They wanted gear which would withstand the harshest of conditions, so they researched and designed fabrics that would protect them from the extreme cold. They successfully reached the summit of Everest and set up an outdoor clothing company.
The firm claim to be passionate about travel and to test their products on their travels.
Craghoppers produce two catalogues a year - Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter. Each catalogue has a certain theme and the photo-shoots are done in specific places. Each catalogue takes the form of a mini-travel guide as well as a clothing catalogue.
They have designed and promote the following technologies:
- Nosquito - clothing with insect repellent finish which lasts for 39 washes.
- Breathable fabrics.
- Solar-dry fabrics which give UV protection.
- Wash and wear fabrics - used for travel clothing where clothes dry overnight and needs no or minimal ironing.
- Stretch fabric.
- Aquadry - used in their range of waterproof clothing.
- Lightweight clothing.
Many items of Craghoppers clothing have a hidden zippable security pocket.
Popular ranges include their fleeces, micro-fleeces, Kiwi shirts, Kiwi shorts and t-shirts (some of which use fairtrade cotton). They also produce luggage, soft shell jackets, down jackets and accessories such as caps and scarves. Their Kiwi walking trousers are extremely popular with ramblers.
Craghoppers have a range of clothing which contains the name of TV adventurer Bear Grylls who is a user of the brand.
Now owned by the Black family, who also own Regatta.
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