Family Owned
Our family’s passion for performance outdoor clothing and manufacturing dates back to the 1920’s and the creation of the Southern Hemisphere’s first down-filled sleeping bags.
New Zealand Made
Our clothing is 100% designed and made right here in New Zealand. We are committed to exceptional quality, supporting local jobs and upholding Aotearoa’s manufacturing expertise.
Sustainability
Making clothing that lasts reduces environmental impact. Repurposing offcuts minimises waste and our repair service maximises garment life. Learn more about our initiatives here.
Tom Beaumont (verified owner) –
Fantastic pants for ski touring, and especially ski mountaineering. Very comfortable high stretch fabric for unrestricted movement. Feels good next to skin especially when you get hot, and surprisingly warm despite feeling minimal. The minimal design is perfect – who needs more pockets! Boot cuff has sufficient room – easily fits over Atomic Backland boots (lightweight/small) and beefier alpine boots. But the best part – no more pant/harness interface issues!! – the high top of the pants sits well above the top of your harness, and is held up by the suspenders. Would thoroughly recommend these pants for anyone playing in the mountains during winter who is wearing a harness. Thanks ESS
Pete Talbot (verified owner) –
I have used these, or the trouser version (Katipo), in all types of weather, over many weeks in the Australian Alps in winter and ski touring in Norway. Temps ranged from +10 to -30. The XTR material is remarkably wind resistant and surprisingly warm (aided by exped-weight knee-length thermals in Norway). They breathe well when hot/working hard. The garment sheds snow well, although it is definitely not “waterproof” when it’s raining. They are comfortable, and also look more like a “normal garment” than most ski clothes which means you can wear them when travelling or in town. A tough durable item.