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.
Josh (verified owner) –
So I’m a Yankee…been following ESS for a number of years now (I’m a gear head).
Recently I made a decision to only buy from companies that make products “at home.” ESS does just that. The quality, materials, customer service is second to none.
This Merino Dart is the best shirt I’ve ever worn! Period. If you haven’t tried ESS, you are missing out. Stop buying from China….pay a little more and support good people who make superior products.
Thanks for all you do ESS!
Josh (verified owner) –
I’m a Yankee…we get wool….but not like this.
I’ve tried the best outdoor brands (Arcteryx, Noronna, etc)…nothing beat ESS. And this is just a shirt!.
I made a substantial commitment to move away from purchases from certain places with labor practices I find distasteful. I had know about ESS for a few years but this year I decided to go all in.
The materials, the quality…all top notch. Just wish I didn’t live a world away from a real home grown manufacturer. Kudos…and please don’t change.
Stephen (verified owner) –
I recently purchase two Dart Merino Tees.
Mainly for layering in winer but also to use a a single layer when I travel soon to Asia. These are exactly what I was looking for, a fine light weight layer and a much better body fit than I’ve ever had with other brands. I’m not a fan of cotton tees or other synthetic fabrics, but prefer Merino day to day. Very impressed.