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The Hilltrek Blog

Ventile is now PFC Free

Ventile is now PFC Free

Posted by David Shand on 25th Feb 2022

Following several years of development and testing Ventile is now PFC free. This is great news for us. We were one of the first technical clothing companies to use PFC free Ventile Eco Organic in … read more
Ripstop No More

Ripstop No More

Posted by David Shand on 23rd Feb 2022

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 Organic Ventile Range

Our Organic Ventile Range

Posted by David Shand on 2nd Aug 2019

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
Taking Care of Ventile® and Cotton Analogy®

Taking Care of Ventile® and Cotton Analogy®

Posted by David Shand on 10th Aug 2018

We are asked many questions on the care of Ventile® and Cotton Analogy® garments.We've jotted down our thoughts below based on our experience. Taking care of Ventile® and Cotton An … read more
 Jacket for a lifetime -Sustainable Outdoor Clothing

Jacket for a lifetime -Sustainable Outdoor Clothing

Posted by David Shand on 10th Aug 2018

Our customer John was gifted a Hilltrek Double Ventile® Jacket on a significant birthday many years ago.Over 32 years later John's jacket has been refurbished by Heather, pictured with John outsi … read more

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