The world's most durable outdoor clothing for use on the farm, out hunting, outdoors or where ever you choose life to take you.

Proudly designed and produced in New Zealand

Everyone knows if you want the very best in garments to keep you dry, then Swazi® is the answer. Our wet weather gear is legendary.

Our big challenge was how do we make it even better?

Introducing Aegis®

The next generation of wet weather fabric from SWAZI®.

Designed by SWAZI in collaboration with Bruck Mills laboratory in Australia, tested in the New Zealand mountain environment by over 50 seasoned hutners, Aegis® has proven itself to be a quantum leap forward in providing comfort and safety to outdoorsmen.

  • What is Aegis®

    A Windproof, Waterproof and Breathable membrane made from PTFE. It is the most breathable membrane we have ever incorporated in SWAZI® garments.

    We use the AEGIS® membrane in both our Watershield (wet weather) and Windshield (windproof) fabrics.

  • Why use Aegis®

    One of the challenges faced by Swazi in our rapidly changing world, has been to consistently source new fabrics which we can then craft into the garments our customers really need and want.

    • More About Why We Use AEGIS®
    • Why Aegis® fabrics are better?
    • Is it still as durable?
    Read more about Aegis®
  • How Aegis® keeps you dry...

    How does the AEGIS® membrane work?

    Three-layered AEGIS® provides you with absolute protection from rain, snow and the wind, at the same time.

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About Aegis®

One of the challenges faced by Swazi® in our rapidly changing world, has been to consistently source new fabrics which we can then craft into the garments our customers really need and want. We conducted surveys to provide us with vital feedback, the results showing the need to supply a more distinct focus on fabrics which truly reflected the requirements of our customers for their every day use, whether they be for quiet hunting garments or robust workwear.

We then spent two years working in tandem with an Australian laminating mill, developing face fabrics and testing laminates until we were satisfied we were heading in the right direction. Once we were sure we had the fabrics and membrane right, we built some test garments and supplied these to our Swazi Test Pilots around the world. Then we waited. And waited. The feedback was amazing. 100% satisfaction. Even for us, a company extremely experienced in fabricating protective outdoorwear, the result was unheard of. AEGIS® Watershield and AEGIS® Windshield surpassed our expectations and we are sure they will surpass yours.

Where is Aegis® made?

The face fabrics come from the very best mills around the globe, we then co-ordinate the laminating of the membrane, face fabric and the trico backings in Australia.

Why Aegis® fabrics are better?

The fabrics we have developed over the past two years have shown in independent tests to be every bit as waterproof and windproof as our old fabrics. What these tests also showed was enhanced breathability, a factor so important in any waterproof garment.

Is it still as durable?

It is important to use fabrics that perform. What is actually even more important is to design garments which utilise those performance fabrics so customers can benefit from them. Swazi implicitly understands the design process, enabling us to design and craft the very best in wind and rainwear in the world.

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How does the Aegis® membrane work?

HOW SWAZI® AEGIS® WATERSHIELD KEEPS YOU DRY AND WARM

Three-layered AEGIS® provides you with absolute protection from rain, snow and the wind, at the same time allowing your moisture vapour to pass through the unique Watershield membrane. This process gives you incredible protection from the elements, allowing you to operate at the highest levels of outdoor performance