Craghoppers

In 1965 one of the first UK weather wear companies to use nylon in their garments was formed called G & H Products. Its founders, Brian Gaskin and Roy Holmes (from Batley, West Yorkshire), were outdoor walking, climbing and pot-holing enthusiasts who saw a gap in the market. After successful design achievements (including the creation of the “Cagjack”) they were approached by the mountaineering expedition team of [[Chris Bonington]] to design their weather wear for the successful [[1975 British Mount Everest Southwest Face expedition|1975 Everest Expedition]].

In 1965 one of the first UK weather wear companies to use nylon in their garments was formed called G & H Products. Its founders, Brian Gaskin and Roy Holmes (from Batley, West Yorkshire), were outdoor walking, climbing and pot-holing enthusiasts who saw a gap in the market. After successful design achievements (including the creation of the “Cagjack”) they were approached by the mountaineering expedition team of [[Chris Bonington]] to design their weather wear for the successful [[1975 British Mount Everest Southwest Face expedition|1975 Everest Expedition]].

Gaskin designed the Everest garments himself. This propelled G & H Products to new heights and, with fresh capital, they discovered the Clarke Brothers in Hebden Bridge who made walking trousers and breeches. The brothers were selling their business, called Craghoppers, because they wanted to retire. G&H Products bought Craghoppers and took the name as it befitted the aim of the company. The company was in financial difficulties and was later sold and taken over by the [[Regatta (clothing)|Regatta Group]] in 1995.<ref name=”40yrs”/> In 2008 Craghoppers partnered up with TV’s survival expert [[Bear Grylls]], they worked with him in producing a range of clothes designed especially for him to wear in extreme conditions.{{citation needed|date=December 2018}}

Gaskin designed the Everest garments himself. This propelled G & H Products to new heights and, with fresh capital, they discovered the Clarke Brothers in Hebden Bridge who made walking trousers and breeches. The brothers were selling their business, called Craghoppers, because they wanted to retire. G&H Products bought Craghoppers and took the name as it befitted the aim of the company. The company was in financial difficulties and was later sold and taken over by the [[Regatta (clothing)|Regatta Group]] in 1995.<ref name=”40yrs”>{{cite web|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/small-company-tapped-britains-growing-14483127|title=The small company which tapped into Britain’s growing love of the great outdoors – 40 years of the Regatta Group|date=3 April 2018|last=Greer|first=Stuart|newspaper=[[Manchester Evening News]]|accessdate=26 June 2019}}</ref> In 2008 Craghoppers partnered up with TV’s survival expert [[Bear Grylls]], they worked with him in producing a range of clothes designed especially for him to wear in extreme conditions.{{citation needed|date=December 2018}}

In October 2014 Craghoppers became an exclusive [[National Geographic]]’s licensed apparel partner for North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://press.nationalgeographic.com/2014/10/02/national-geographic-selects-craghoppers-as-official-apparel-partner/|title=National Geographic Selects Craghoppers as Official Apparel Partner|date=2 October 2014|publisher=[[National Geographic]]|accessdate=1 December 2018}}</ref>

In October 2014 Craghoppers became an exclusive [[National Geographic]]’s licensed apparel partner for North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://press.nationalgeographic.com/2014/10/02/national-geographic-selects-craghoppers-as-official-apparel-partner/|title=National Geographic Selects Craghoppers as Official Apparel Partner|date=2 October 2014|publisher=[[National Geographic]]|accessdate=1 December 2018}}</ref>