The Hilltrek Blog

The manufacturer of Ventile fabric has now stopped production of Ripstop Ventile which is used in a number of our products including the Cruachan DV Smock, Suilven Ventile Pile Smock and Jacket and ou … read more

Our initial response is always that it’s not about which is best because they are both great concepts but it’s more a case of understanding the differences and then applying that knowledge to what you … read more

A customer Richard has given us feedback on the Braemar SV smock that he purchased from us last year. I primarily purchased to smock to take on a 3-week ski mountaineering trip along the cont … read more

As outdoor people our environmental footprint is very important to us, and that care extends to the environmental impact of our garments' components - including raw cotton. As a small clothing ma … read more

Are the weights and coding of Ventile® fabric a mystery to you? Is L35, L34, L19, L27 or L24 best for your garment use? Why doesn't Hilltrek use L28? In this article, we'll try to throw some light … read more