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.














Genesis (verified owner) –
Very well made and comfortable. Light but strong! I particularly love the deep pockets which easily hold my very large phone, and the adjustable belt which means my very large phone in a pocket doesn’t drag the trousers down my hips when I walk! And the secure zipped pocket inside the normal pocket on one side is genius. I can keep my keys in there without worrying that I’ll pull them out by accident.
These are long – I am 173cm and don’t normally have to take up trousers but I might need to hem these ones a bit shorter – but that is much better than having them too short.
Lindsay –
Best trousers I’ve every owned! Comfortable, light, tough, good-looking, heaven for travel. I have just bought my second pair of Fast Track Longs (in case ESS stop making this model). My first pair are still going strong and are only 16 years young. I suspected a bit of fading – I had been wearing them as sun protection when snorkelling on a recent holiday and surely salt water plus equatorial sun on top of life under NZ’s UV conditions would cause damage. Well, just a slight bit of fading. Fabric just as strong as ever. Impressive.