MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT

Technical performance and a "no-frills" design

True insulation: their jackets and sleeping bags feature an athletic cut—snug at the waist and neck—to completely prevent heat loss and the ingress of cold air. Pioneers in innovation, they were among the first brands to incorporate GORE-TEX membranes and fleece linings, maintaining a long-standing partnership with Gore that ensures unrivaled waterproofing.

Extreme durability

Their garments utilize high-denier materials (measuring thread strength) capable of withstanding extreme abrasion against rock and ice. The brand champions the concept that true sustainability lies in gear that lasts for decades rather than needing constant replacement.

Leadership in animal welfare (DOWN CODEX®)

If you are purchasing down garments, Mountain Equipment sets the industry standard for transparency. In 2009, they created the DOWN CODEX® protocol—an independent auditing system guaranteeing that the down is not sourced from live-plucked or force-fed animals. Each jacket includes a 12-digit code allowing you to trace the exact origin and quality of the down used in your garment. 

Genuine environmental commitment and footprint reduction

According to its latest sustainability report, the brand has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 26%. Regarding materials, 73% of its clothing collection already incorporates recycled materials, and it has set a standard to completely eliminate PFAS chemicals from new production runs.