BERGHAUS LTD

In 2006 Berghaus received royal recognition – the Queen’s Award for innovation in the design and technical development of outdoor products . However, Berghaus’ focus remains firmly on creating the very best outdoor products for outdoor enthusiasts across the world. Some things never change. Intelligent waterproof technology and another award for a very 21st century brand. Appropriately for a company that brought you the very first GORE-TEX product, Berghaus did it again with the launch of GORE-TEX Summit II XCR in 2001– an exceptionally tough yet ultra-breathable waterproof fabric that proved to be hugely successful. This was followed by the launch of Extrem Light – an integrated, lightweight range of clothing, footwear and rucsacs, designed to help people go faster, further and in more comfort. And in a similar vein, the Berghaus Adventure Travel range was launched in 2004 with the aim of creating a travel range that combined high-performance technology with laid-back comfort.

Featuring intelligent fabric technology such as Dri Release odour prevention and Healthguard protection, Adventure Travel was travel wear at its most innovative – and quintessentially Berghaus. 2005 saw the launch of the world's most innovative back system to date. Naturally, it came from Berghaus. Bioflex, designed to work with the body’s natural movements, not only stole the show at all major UK and international shows that year but also received the ISPO award for innovation. Simple design and another award-winning rucsac. It could only be Berghaus.

As a new century approached Berghaus remained as future-focused as ever. The introduction of the Berghaus Simplex concept in 1997 was an example of forward thinking at its very best. The idea was that by minimising the layers of fabric in a garment and getting rid of any unnecessary styling, you achieve a more breathable, lightweight product perfect for more energetic activities. And it worked.