What does Berghaus mean?

What does Berghaus mean?

mountain house
The name Berghaus is a literal translation of the German for ‘mountain house’

What happened to Berghaus?

The company employed more than 500 people at its factory in Washington, and Mr Davison and Mr Lockey sold Berghaus to the Pentland Group in the 1990s. The company moved to a new plant in Sunderland in 2015.

Who owns the Berghaus brand?

the Pentland family
Berghaus joined the Pentland family in 1993 and, from its early days above a shop in the North-East of England, the brand has racked up more than 50 years’ experience creating outdoor gear. It’s beautifully designed and built to last to help people get into the outdoors. This opens in a new window.

Is Berghaus a sports brand?

Pentland Brands is the name behind some of the world’s best sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands. We own Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury of New Zealand, Endura, ellesse, SeaVees, Red or Dead, KangaROOS and Mitre. We’re the UK footwear licensee for Kickers and the UK distributor for Lacoste footwear.

Where does the name Berghaus come from?

Lockey and Davison’s outdoor store in Newcastle upon Tyne, went by the name of the LD Mountain Centre. In 1972 they began designing and manufacturing their own products for sale in their shop. They gave their brand the German name ‘Berghaus’ which translates as ‘mountain house’.

What is HydroDown?

Hydrophobic Down or HydroDown™ (depending on which brand you look at) is a new type of down insulation that is set to be very popular this winter, as it has tackled one of the problems associated with traditional insulation; it can handle damp weather.

Is Berghaus vegan?

Berghaus. Company: HQ in Sunderland, UK. Range of shoes: Two confirmed vegan models. Manufacturing policy: All factories are audited against an extended version of the globally recognised Ethical Trading Initiative’s Base Code.

Is Berghaus ethical?

We are a full member of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), a leading worldwide alliance of companies, trade unions and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that promotes workers’ rights everywhere.

Is Berghaus a designer?

In 1972 they began designing and manufacturing their own products for sale in their shop. They gave their brand the German name ‘Berghaus’ which translates as ‘mountain house’.

Is Berghaus waterproof?

We’ve developed our own 100% waterproof fabric, Hydroshell® so that when you need extreme weather protection or a reliable option for family days out, our rigorously waterproof jackets and coats are the answer you’ve been searching for.

Are Berghaus German?

Berghaus Limited is a British outdoor clothing and equipment brand founded in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England, and now headquartered in nearby Sunderland. It was founded in 1966 by climbers and mountaineers Peter Lockey and Gordon Davison, initially as an importer and distributor of outdoors products.

Is Berghaus made in China?

In an outdoor magazine’s latest gear guide, of 154 waterproofs tested, 102 were manufactured in China. Brands sourcing their jackets in the People’s Republic include Berghaus, Columbia, Gelert, Golite, Karrimor, Marmot, Montane, Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, Rab, Sprayway and The North Face.

What is down feather jacket?

The down jacket, known more commonly in the fashion industry as a puffer jacket or simply puffer, is a quilted coat which is insulated with either duck or geese feathers. Air pockets created by the bulk of the feathers allow for the retention of warm air.

What does 90 down mean?

The numbers are generally 70/30, 80/20, or 90/10. The first number represents the percentage of down, and the second number represents the percentage of feathers. Generally speaking, a higher first number means a higher quality (and more expensive) product.

Is Gore Tex vegan?

GORE-TEX. Gore-Tex® is not a fabric, but a lightweight, windproof, waterproof and yet breathable membrane that allows water vapour to pass through. This make Gore-Tex® especially well-suited to outdoor and walking shoes. This synthetic and therefore vegan material was originally patented by Robert W.

How old is Berghaus?

Founded in the North-East of England, Berghaus are the pioneers of outdoor gear. They’ve been leading the way since 1966 and the first outdoor brand to use GORE-TEX technology in their waterproof jackets.

Who makes Berghaus tents?

Berghaus

Type	Subsidiary of Pentland Group
Founded	Newcastle upon Tyne, England (1966)
Headquarters	Sunderland, England
Products	Clothing, outdoor gear
Website	www.berghaus.com