A Journey of Innovation
Our new biodegradable Beacon Jacket may represent a fresh benchmark in circular design, but we’ve been on this journey a while, constantly adapting and feeding innovation into everything we do.
2003 - Our first product
We began almost two decades ago, with an innovative and durable waterproof fleece. So hardy we still see them around today.
2005 - Switching to recycled
We started using recycled fabrics for our jacket, leading to the development of our recycled Finisterre Engineered Insulation.
2010 - Going FC Free
We began the process of eliminating fluorocarbon finishes from our waterproofs, and all our waterproof jackets are now fully FC Free.
2012 - A rich heritage of Merino
Building on our merino baselayers from 2005, we launched our first Bowmont Jumper, resurrecting a British supply chain for premium merino wool.
2016 - Moving to Organic Cotton
We started using organic cotton, requiring 71% less water and 62% less energy to grow. Today, we only use organic cotton in our range.
2020 - Recycled Wool Fleece
We launched our recycled wool fleece range, providing a hardy outdoor fleece option, built with natural materials.
2022 - The Beacon Jacket
The Beacon is the culmination of years of innovation, taking everything we’ve learned to create our first fully circular, biodegradable jacket.
since 2003