Craghoppers

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Craghoppers is a British outdoor clothing manufacturer and supplier that was founded in Batley, West Yorkshire in 1965. It is best known for its walking gear Kiwi range.^[2]

History[]

In 1965 one of the first UK weather wear companies to use nylon in their garments was formed called G & H Products. Its founders, Brian Gaskin and Roy Holmes (from Batley, West Yorkshire), were outdoor walking, climbing and pot-holing enthusiasts who saw a gap in the market. After successful design achievements (including the creation of the "Cagjack") they were approached by the mountaineering expedition team of Chris Bonington to design their weather wear for the successful 1975 Everest Expedition.

Gaskin designed the Everest garments himself. This propelled G & H Products to new heights and, with fresh capital, they discovered the Clarke Brothers in Hebden Bridge who made walking trousers and breeches. The brothers were selling their business, called Craghoppers, because they wanted to retire. G&H Products bought Craghoppers and took the name as it befitted the aim of the company. The company was in financial difficulties and was later sold and taken over by the Regatta Group in 1995.^[1] In 2008 Craghoppers partnered up with TV's survival expert Bear Grylls, they worked with him in producing a range of clothes designed especially for him to wear in extreme conditions.^{[citation needed]}

In October 2014 Craghoppers became an exclusive National Geographic's licensed apparel partner for North America.^[3]

Ranges[]

Craghoppers produce two ranges a year – Spring/Summer (available to consumers from February) and Autumn/Winter (available to consumers from September). Each range features products specific for that season such as insulated jackets for Winter and short, Tees and sandals in Summer. The range includes clothing and accessories for men, women and children as well as footwear, rucksacks and luggage.

New for AW21 is a range for men and women which features new Dynamic 12000 technology which helps reflect infrared rays back into the body, offering benefits whilst hiking. The jacket from this range won an ISPO award in Winter 20/21.

Clothing[]

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They have designed and promote the following Technologies

• NosiLife – Clothing with a non-toxic permanent insect repellent finish which has been tested to still retain over 98% of its initial effectiveness after 100 washes.
• Nosi (Previously Nosquito) – clothing with insect repellent finish which lasts for up to 70 washes. These are now superseded by NosiLife products
• Breathable fabrics.
• Stretch fabric.
• SolarDry fabrics which give UV protection, it is currently rated as having an up to 50+ UPF (Ultraviolet protection factor) index and blocks 98+% of UVR (Ultraviolet radiation) .
• Wash & wear fabrics – used for travel clothing where clothes dry overnight and need no or minimal ironing.
• AquaDry & AquaDry Stretch – Clothing which incorporates waterproof and breathable fabrics, also available in stretch fabrics.
• Lightweight clothing.

Craghoppers are one of a number of companies that meet Gore-Tex standards and are authorised to use and sell with Gore-Tex waterproof technologies. 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. Their NosiLife range of clothing products are popular among travellers entering countries which have cases of Malaria or just high mosquito levels.

They also produce luggage, soft shell jackets, synthetic insulated jackets and accessories such as caps and scarves. Their Kiwi walking trousers, with 8 million pairs sold, are popular with ramblers.^[2]

Conservation projects[]

In 2013, Craghoppers joined the European Outdoor Conservation Association.^[4] In February 2015, the firm introduced a fleece made from recycled plastic bottles. Craghoppers recycle approximately 10 million plastic bottles a year.^{[citation needed]}

Partners[]

English Heritage Craghoppers has partnered with English Heritage, sponsoring its Stonehenge Cycle Challenge and Hadrian's Wall Hike. English Heritage cares for places of historic significance in England such as Roman forts and medieval castles.^{[5][better source needed]}

Dian Fossey Craghoppers partnered with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, a charity that protects gorillas in Africa as well as their habitats. Craghoppers has been supplying kit to the Dian Fossey team who work in the Virunga rainforest in Rwanda and have also been selling a limited edition Dian Fossey T-shirt to raise awareness and money for the charity.

In April 2015 Craghoppers also premiered a documentary film called "Hope" detailing the work that the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund carry out.^[6] The film was made by Craghoppers' ambassador, Peter McBride and narrated by Sir David Attenborough.^[7][8]

References[]

External links[]

• Official website