REGATTA

The History of Regatta

Founded in Urmston, near Manchester in 1981, the family-run firm of Regatta was born from a desire to get as many people as possible enjoying the outdoors life. Put off by what they saw as the prohibitive cost of specialist walking gear, the founders committed to designing and making good quality outdoor clothing which would be within the reach of most pockets. This egalitarian approach has see the brand turn into a global player in the outdoor clothing market. Owned and run by the Black family since its inception, Regatta remains very much a family affair despite having grown from 12 employees when they started to a global workforce of nearly 1500 today. It's this which gives the brand its unique appeal and feel. Despite its success, Regatta feels like a local concern, still based in the North West, where it was founded.

The Strength of Regatta

As a brand, Regatta has two strong points, quality and value. Too often, one is favoured at the expense of the other, but Regatta's stated aim is to produce affordable, but high-quality clothing. Being based in the North West of the UK they are no strangers to bad weather, and Regatta clothing can be relied upon to keep the rain out Add to that a high degree of wearability, and it's easy to see why this no-nonsense brand is a favourite of ramblers of all degrees of seriousness.

Regatta Best-Sellers

The Sumatra II Softshell is a hybrid jacket which is perfect for vigorous hiking. Its highly breathable Extol Stretch fabric is also showerproof and has pique mesh panels which allow for insulation but without overheating. The stretch fabric at collar, cuffs and hems will help to keep the weather out. For kids, the Dissolver fleece is a great year-round piece. Fitting comfortably under a shell jacket and with a cosy hood it keeps the cold out in winter, and can be worn on its own in more clement weather. 100% polyester, it's easy to clean, and its stretch fit means no bunching up under rucksack straps, ideal for the school run. The practical Fellwalk stretch trouser is ideal for a day's walking. With a comfortable fit, its polyamide fabric is quick to dry and lightweight. A water repellent coating helps to keep the weather at bay, and zippered pockets add practicality and use.