Our story
We are a small UK based Company that is dedicated to the production of quality outdoor clothing and equipment.
We do not use any cheap fabrics but source quality materials. Although this means they might not be the cheapest, we do not compromise on workmanship. Years of experience in manufacturing outdoor has proved this.
We pride ourselves on delivering UK manufactured goods to the highest possible standard of quality. All our manufacturing processes from design, cutting, sewing and packing, take place 'in house'. This means we can offer a 'bespoke service' to anyone who requires that little extra touch or addition to their garment.
Our history
In the early 1960's there was no 'specialised' outdoor clothing when Moyse and Brenda Kemp opened their first shop - B&M Camping Supplies in Horsforth, Leeds. They realised that the outdoor clothing on offer was limited in both design and functionality and so in 1968 began to manufacture their own garments under the name of Weather Wise.
There were no breathable fabrics in those days, only polyurethane coated nylons (in different weights) made by Dunloprufe. There were no 'taped seams' either. All the seams were 'doped' (brushed on) with a Bostik and thinners solution - Health and Safety would have had a field day!
Still in the same family, our business focuses on the quality of the garments we manufacture. We have worked with many different outdoor fabrics including Sympatex, Cyclone, Milair, Pertex, Ventile and Exeat amongst others.
Now based near Dumfries, Scotland, all our garments are still made 'in-house' thereby giving us control in every aspect of the manufacturing process. Our designs have been tried and tested by outdoor enthusiasts over the years.
With years of experience in the outdoor clothing business, carefully controlled overheads, we can offer very competitive prices along with quality workmanship, specialist materials and a personal made to measure service. Try us!!