Clothing & Bags Clothing for birding

With birders and naturalists in mind, we have chosen Country Innovation and Páramo as specialist clothing manufacturers. A range of Ridgeline clothing is also stocked. We look for wind and waterproof, breathable outer garments made in quiet materials and subdued colours, generally greens and browns.

'Country Innovation' offer a range of sturdy clothing with many useful features, such as good-sized pockets, in a wide range of sizes for both ladies and gentlemen and with appropriate colours very much targeted at the birdwatcher. The ventile cloth used in some models is used by the RAF for their pilot flying suits for comfort and support in high performance flying. Country Innovation also use cotton/polyester and lycra mixes for some garments.

We stock a selection of hats by 'Tilley' and 'Whiterock'; and cosy pull-on hats by 'Paramo' and 'Country Innovation'.

'Páramo' use technically clever lightweight micro-fibre material which is very soft and silk-like when next to the skin. They have recently moved into the birdwatching market and consulted with retailers like us to produce top of the range coats which are breathable, wind and waterproof. They are very sturdy and effective: much more than the initial look and feel would lead you to believe. In addition we also stock Paramo trousers - windproof, waterproof and summer weight; waistcoats and gilets; T-shirts. 'Ridgeline' also produces sturdy garments in quality fabrics with many features for the outdoor enthusiast.

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