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Technologies

Innovation for exploration

For over 50 years, we’ve pushed the boundaries of what’s possible through innovative technology and design.

From technical outerwear to advanced
footwear, our technologies are athlete
tested and expedition proven.

OUTERWEAR TECHNOLOGY

Waterproof, windproof and breathable fabric technologies that shield you from rain, wind and snow.

Futurelight

Waterproof/Breathable - Designed to protect, built to breathe.

Our most advanced breathable-waterproof outerwear technology.

Gore-tex

Waterproof/Breathable - Guaranteed to keep you dry™.

Exceptionally durable waterproof-breathable protection.

Dryvent

Waterproof/Breathable - Waterproof. Windproof. Breathable.

Seam sealed for maximum protection, performance and comfort.

Windwall

Wind resistant protection.

Engineered to reduce the effects of wind chill and retain comfort.

DWR

Waterproof/Breathable - Durable water repellent fabric.

Your water-repellent first layer of defence against moisture.

Lightrange

Our lightest sun protection ever.

More Breathable. More Protection. More Nature.

50/50 Insulation

WHAT IS

WATERPROOF/BREATHABLES TECHNOLOGY?

A waterproof membrane or coating featuring microscopic pores smaller than a water droplet but larger than a molecule of water vapour, that stop rain getting in but allow sweat out.

INSULATION TECHNOLOGY

Thermal innovations engineered to deliver breathable warmth in mild to extremely cold conditions.

Down fill

Responsibly-sourced down insulation.

Delivering the best warmth-to-weight ratio in nature.

Cloudown

The pinnacle of warmth.

Advanced thermal insulation performance in extreme conditions.

5050 Insulation

Innovative construction, enhanced warmth.

Our natural and synthetic temperature-regulating insulation technology.

Heatseeker ECO

Recycled, synthetic insulation.

Synthetic insulation for durable, lightweight and compressible warmth.

FutureFleece

Innovative layering.

Revolutionary lightweight heat-trapping technology.

Polartec

Engineered for comfort.

Lightweight, wicking and cooling fabric technology.

NEXT-TO-SKIN TECHNOLOGY

Sweat-wicking tech that eliminates moisture to keep your skin dry and comfortable, whatever you’re up to.

Flashdry

Quick drying performance.

Engineered to eliminate moisture to keep you dry and comfortable.

DotKnit

Performance-driven insulation.

Your first level of protection against the cold.

FOOTWEAR TECHNOLOGY

Footwear Performance technologies engineered to keep you moving.

Innovation at any pace.

Optimised stability. Enhanced cushioning. VECTIV™ technology. For speed and comfort on every trail.

Mountaineering Footwear

The next step in mountaineering.

Discover a new and complete footwear range designed for faster, lighter, more technical ascents, in unpredictable conditions.