The high tech fabrics used in Hunter Wellington boots

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If you live in rural Britain or simply love walking in the countryside all year round, there is one item of country clothing that you are bound to own: a pair of good, stout Wellington boots. Whether you have to contend with mud, puddles or a mixture of both, rubber wellies are undoubtedly the best footwear for the job.

Hunter Wellington boots are by far the best-known wellies in the UK, even receiving worldwide fame with fans located across the world. Having been making them for more than a century, the Hunter company has mastered the design of rubber Wellingtons and has developed specialist pairs for various uses.

In its manufacture of welly boots, Hunter uses a variety of materials to obtain the best possible performance and comfort. However, not just any old materials are chosen for use in Hunter wellies. New fabrics go through a rigorous process of testing to ensure that they will perform at the highest levels and will be incredibly durable. Durability is an especially important issue to consider, since most Hunter Wellington boots will be worked hard by their wearer and it is essential that they will last.

What are my Hunter boots made from?

There are a number of fabrics which are used in the extensive range of Hunter wellies, and not just the supple green rubber that makes up the outer surface of the boot. These materials include a number of advanced textiles which have been specially developed for high performance clothing and footwear.

Some Hunter boots include the revolutionary Outlast fabric. Amazingly, this was originally formulated for NASA in order to offer the best possible temperature control for astronauts through their clothing. This clever fabric takes excess heat and stores it until such a time it is needed, then releases it. In boots, an Outlast fabric means that your feet should not get either too hot or too cold.

Another material that is utilised by Hunter in its production of outdoor footwear is the eVENT fabric. This offers all-day dryness, as tiny pores in the material allow sweat and water vapour to be wicked away from the skin. It also promotes warmth, as dry skin is more likely to be warm skin. eVENT fabrics feature particularly prominently in the range of Hunter walking and shooting boots.

A third high tech material used in Hunter boots is the Polartech Fleece. Hunter uses this polyester-based fibre in the footbeds and vamp linings of some of its boots because of its moisture-wicking properties, which keep the sole of the foot dry. As suggested by its name, it is also effective in keeping feet warm. It can be seen in action in the Royal Hunter, one of Hunters premier shooting boots.

Hunter Wellington boots in the Dogwood collection

You will find only the finest outdoor wear in the Dogwood collection, which is why we offer a wide range of Hunter Wellington boots. If you want a fantastic pair of wellies for all-round use, you may wish to consider the Hunter Original or the Hunter Classic, whilst the Royal Hunter and the Hunter Sovereign are tailored towards use for wearing when going out shooting.

Hunter has one of the finest reputations of all country clothing companies and it has always placed a great deal of importance on creating functional yet stylish footwear. No matter which model of Wellington boots you choose, the Hunter logo provides assurance of style, comfort and durability.

As well as Hunter Wellington boots, the Dogwood collection also offers a wide range of quality waxed jackets, jumpers, shirts and trousers that are ideal for many country pastimes. If you are a keen equestrian, you may also find our selection of luxury equestrian clothing and horse tack of interest.

If you would like further information about Hunter Wellingtons or any other item in the Dogwood collection, please telephone 0845 30 10 365.

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