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Fabric & Technology

Explore the materials behind the performance. This section dives deep into the technical fabrics, proprietary systems and third-party innovations that power Terra Nova, Wild Country, and Extremities products. Learn what makes a tent ultra-light, how waterproof membranes work, and why fabric choice matters in extreme environments.

About Polylana®

Low-impact warmth. Same comfort. Smarter fibre. Polylana® is a sustainable alternative to acrylic — used in many Extremities® beanies for the autumn/winter collection. It offers the same soft, warm feel as traditional fibres, but with far less environmental impact. Why…

Small translucent yellow tent pitched on a sunlit grassy hillside with rolling mountains and scattered clouds under a blue sky at golden hour

Terra Nova FastPack System

The Terra Nova FastPack system has been designed by our product specialists to trim weight and bulk from your rucksack. By eliminating the need for an inner tent on selected tents, you create a lightweight, waterproof shelter. If conditions permit,…

Man wearing a black Extremities beanie, gloves and insulated jacket leans over an open map on a wooden picnic table while checking his phone, with yellow autumn trees blurred in the background.

PrimaLoft Insulation

Premium warmth. Proven performance. Made responsibly. PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco is the ultimate synthetic insulation for serious adventures — delivering lightweight warmth that performs, even in wet conditions. Why We Use It Warmth Without BulkExceptional warmth-to-weight ratio makes it ideal…

Close-up of a green and grey Wild Country Trisar3 tent fly with the brand logo and a yellow guyline, pitched on brown grassy moorland with rolling hills and a valley visible in the background.

Wild Country Tent Fabrics Explained

Terra Nova Equipment has unrivalled expertise in the development of specialist tent fabric and materials for its award-winning products and this follows through to Wild Country tent fabrics. Our tent fabrics and materials are specified from the first polymer stage,…

Close-up of a green tent side with a red aluminium pole threaded through a fabric sleeve, two yellow guy lines stretched across sunlit grass and the tent hem pegged into the ground

Tent Poles Explained

DAC Poles Premium ultralight performance from the world leader in tent pole technology. We use DAC poles across many of our highest-spec tents for their strength, weight-saving design, and reduced environmental impact. Material: Exclusive TH72M aluminium alloy Weight-saving tech: DAC…

Close-up of a rain-spattered green and grey tent fly showing a Terra Nova Equipment Starlite label, droplets beading on the fabric, with a blurred red bicycle and trees on grassy ground in the background.

Terra Nova Tent Fabrics Explained

Terra Nova Equipment has unrivalled expertise in the development of specialist tent fabric and materials for its award-winning products. Our tent fabrics and materials are specified from the first polymer stage, through to final fabric production. Working together with specialist…

Lower legs wearing brown trousers and black waterproof gaiters with an orange tab and hiking boots splashing through a shallow rocky stream.

GORE-TEX Technology Explained

GORE ACTIVE TECHNOLOGY DRIER. LONGER. WATERPROOF AND BREATHABLE. Technical Features Consumer Benefits Whether it’s a fast-paced hike or an intense day on the slopes, when you’re taking part in active sports on cool days you need to breathe—and breathe hard.…

A lone hiker in a dark beanie, gloves and backpack stands on a grassy ridge looking out over a mist-filled valley and rolling hills beneath a low grey sky.

Extremities Technology Explained

Next-generation performance. Built from the fabric up. Extremities has spent decades pushing the limits of glove, hat, and accessory technology. From eco-conscious materials to specialist membranes that keep you warm, dry, and visible — every fabric in our range has…