Fleece is a synthetic fabric that is warm, stretchy, quick drying and made from Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or other synthetic fibres.  First made at the Malden Mills in 1979 as 'Polar Fleece'.  Outside Gear Article: Fleece

Eastman's Tritan copolyester is a BPA free material that’s tough enough to take on the dishwasher. Not only is Tritan manufactured without bisphenol-A (BPA), it also incredibly strong and has heat-resistance qualities that ensure sports bottles and kitchenware can be manufactured in brilliant colors safe in the knowledge that repeated trips th [..]

Apex Stretch Fabric is a high performance stretch textile with exceptional strength, durability and weatherproofness. The nylon/spandex blend combines abrasion resistance and extended range of motion for long lasting wear and comfort. This fabric has also been treated with a DWR for water and stain repellency. We also engineer the fabrics in this s [..]

Berghaus own high performance shell fabric that gives durable waterproofing during recreational outdoor use. Available in different face fabrics, two Ripstop nylons for added tear and abrasion resistance and Polyester for a comfortable drape and handle.

AQ2 is a Berghaus breathable waterproof fabric that offers a moisture vapour transmission rate (MVTR) of 8,000g/m2/24hrs, meaning that moisture vapour can easily escape through the fabric enhancing overall enjoyment of the outdoors. AQ2 provides a hydrostatic head of 10,000mm H20 column.

Aid Climbing involves climbing by inserting climbing hardware into weaknesses in the rock and pulling on them.  The hardware can be standard climbing gear that can be removed by hand or that needs to be hammered in and hammered to be removed.  It is different to 'free' climbing where you use your body to ascend the rock and hardware is us [..]

Sterling Rope spent years researching and testing various solutions and treatment processes. They developed a process, using their own proprietary coating, that greatly improves dry treatment of rope. Studies have shown that wet ropes are more difficult to handle and their dynamic performance is drastically reduced. Dry treated ropes provide an add [..]

ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is a common thermoplastic which is easy to injection mould and has some very useful properties. It is very light, durable and has high impact resistance which have meant that ABS is used for everything from musical instruments, to motorcycle panels to Lego bricks.

Aerogels are the world's lightest solid materials, and can almost eliminate heat transfer by conduction and convection. They are made by replacing the liquid component of a gel with a gas. Incredibly warm and light, these remarkable materials are now being used to insulate the warmest mountaineering boots.

Boreal Zenith is the culmination of decades of sticky rubber development. It is the stickiest rubber on the market, finding the perfect mix of edging, durability and the remarkable ability to maintain its performance at different temperatures. This is especially important in the UK where, for example, many hard gritstone routes are climbed in below [..]