Is Swanndri a NZ brand?

Swanndri is a trademark of New Zealand and one that we are super proud of. Being associated with Swanndri and a key reseller takes us way back to our Kiwi roots. Swanndri or “swanny” as we call it here was designed by a man called William Broome who trademarked Swanndri in 1914.

Is Swanndri made in China?

Swanndri has been made in China since 2005. The Kiwi Swannie has been an icon in New Zealand since 1913. It was designed by William Broome, who was frustrated with New Zealand’s persistently rainy weather. But since 2005 the Swanndri has been made in China.

Where are Swanndri products made?

China
Recent history Swanndri has been outsourcing its production to China since 2005.

Is Swanndri warm?

One of the biggest highlights for Swanndri is how warm the pure wool keeps you – making it an ideal choice for those bitter days. What do the people say? People love Swanndri. Our customers really love that it’s ideal for the outdoors whether that is for camping in the winter, out on the boat or up in the hills.

Who made Swanndri?

William Broome
Swanndri was founded in 1913 by William Broome who produced a wool ‘bush shirt. ‘ Although Broome was a tailor, he noticed that farmers and forestry workers of the time were not equipped for the tough conditions of Taranaki winters, and that’s what inspired him to create the first Swanndri bush shirt or “Swanni”.

Is Swanndri waterproof?

Our Classic wool dog coats have a waterproof PU layer sandwiched between the wool outer and fleece lining to help stop rain from coming through the coat from the outside.

Where is Swazi made?

Levin, New Zealand
SWAZI® has been proudly made in Levin, New Zealand since 1994. Our factory in Levin focussed primarily on our high performance, technical gear. It’s the clothing that Swazi is known the world over for it’s high quality and longevity of life.

Who started Swanndri?

Can you machine wash a Swanndri?

Our softshell fabric is durable and easy care. You can wash in a machine on a gentle, cold setting, and dry on a line in the shade. We don’t recommend tumble drying or ironing this fabric.

Can I wash my Swanndri?

How waterproof are Swanndri?

For more than one hundred years, Swanndri has been providing exceptional quality clothing for nature lovers in New Zealand. Boasting both breathability and waterproofness and with water-channeling seams this shirt will keep you dry and comfortable whatever you are up to in the wild.

How do you clean a Swanndri oilskin?

Quickly hand wash in warm water (not hot!) with a dash of oilskin detergent. Rinse thoroughly and hang out to dry. Give it time – and keep it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.