Catch-Up
What’s going on behind all of those closed doors? From team Spring to inspirational health workers and ambassadors, we’re stealing a quick chat and a pic to see just what’s really going on in there.
Fleece was invented in 1981: innovation didn’t stop there. Polartec celebrates 30 years of innovation!
In most outdoor wardrobes, fleece is the go-to. Since its invention in 1981 by the then Malden Mills, it has graced hills and high street and is worn by hikers and the fashion crowd the world over. Its appeal? It works so well. It’s warm, breathable, soft,...
Value your team and you can ride any storm. Want to know how one company shone in 2020? Read on …
Here at Spring, we’re super happy to announce that we’ll be working with family-owned outdoor retailer Trekitt. Hurrah! These guys are the epitome of – what we think – is the ultimate outdoor retail experience. We’re not just talking the best kit....
Top tips on being an epic outdoors host
Christmas entertaining is going to be different this year. Do you know what? It’s not all bad. Partying outside, in the crisp, wintry Christmassy evenings around an open fire is invigorating! It can’t help but get you into the festive...
Wouldn’t it be great if your product was so popular everyone wanted to recommend it?
That's what's happened to Nikwax, makers of high-performance waterproofing, cleaning, and conditioning products and materials for outdoor gear. They're so respected, in fact, that they've launched a website devoted to it. A kind of tribute to their supporters that...
What would you do on the rainiest day in October?
We're pretty sure you wouldn't choose that day to walk 22.8 miles! If you’re tuned into our social platforms, you’ll know that a month ago, almost to the day, five of the Spring team embarked on a marathon of walking in aid of the Youth Adventure Trust. You know...
Want to hug a hedgehog?
Spotted in Stephanie's garden the night after the interview! As a team, we’re fascinated by hedgehogs. Spring’s Abbie, is inundated with the spiny fellas. (She lives next to a wood). We’re up for coaxing more of the little guys onto our patch so we thought...
Kendal Mountain Festival: an update
After our upbeat piece on Kendal Mountain Festival outlining their myriad of ideas to cope with all scenarios, things have changed again. Good job the team were prepared eh? We caught up with Clive Allen on what will ultimately be their first ever digital...
There’s nothing like seeing old friends!
This week we had Helen back in the office to do some presenting. We’ve missed you Helen! Helly Hansen and Polartec have collaborated to create three fantastic new pieces for use in the outdoors. Using Polartec Power Stretch, Power Stretch Pro, and Power Air they...
Five reasons to convert to a bicycle commuter
Good things came out of the recent turn of events. Bicycle commuting for one. I'm a newbie. A two-wheel convert, a bike bore! I'm that "neek" in bright yellow and I just don't care. Traditional hybrid or electric power horse, I alternate...
You know that outdoor festival we love? Well it’s going to be quirkier possibly bigger and maybe even more awesome!
Here at Spring HQ, we're BIG fans of the Kendal Mountain Festival. We love the vibe, those inspirational films are awesome – some of them are proper life-changing, mental health affirming little gems, others are simply cool. We love the vibrant outdoor...