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.
Jordan (verified owner) –
These pants are perfect for travel and activities where pants are required. I find these pants remarkably warm for how light the material is, almost too warm for humid climates such as the jungles in Brazil but perfect for destinations like British Columbia, New Zealand and the like. In saying that, they’re good at wicking moisture, can take some rough treatment and did perform well in Brazil. Another good thing is that these trousers are tidy and can double as acceptable urban clothing, much like most ESS gear. A fundamental part of a travellers/outdoor-persons kit.
Vin (verified owner) –
The Flash pants are a fantastic multi use pant. They’re hard wearing and extremely comfortable. I spent 8 days throughout the Southern Alps pushing these pants through wind, snow and damp conditions. They performed flawlessly. They sit nicely on the waist are comfortable for prolonged periods of time with a heavy pack on. Often I’d get my thighs damp from pushing through wet scrub however the pants dried quickly. Theyre a slightly tapered fit which I really like. You can easily wear these out to dinner in town! A must have item from ESS.