As you can see by our ethical policy we are firm believers in the use of natural fibres. They give maximum comfort, do not release toxins, wear well, can have outstanding performance in extreme climates and above all are better in production for the environment.
Our ever expanding line of clothing is all made in the UK. We have specifically sought out people to work with us who run small businesses, who give reliable and quality service. We are therefore supporting our economy as well as using local products that don’t travel around the world to get here before assembly. We are proud to say our clothing is made in The UK from UK materials. We aim to supply to all kinds of outdoors people from the Bushcraft community (our roots) to hunters and stalkers, nature watchers, campers, hikers and anyone who wishes to enjoy nature wearing clothing that is a part of nature.
I have received your clothings a few days ago and I really have to tell you how impressed I am with the superior craftsmanship. These are probably the toughest Jackets I have ever owned. Also they feel very comfortable and have windstopping abilities. These clothings are ideally fitted for my purposes and the natural feeling I have while I wear them is the most important thing. So I really want to say thank you for your good work and keep it up.
Switzerland - Flavio - Jan 2013
Bushcraft Shirt/
Just thanks for supplying such great kit. Just returned from a three month trip sailing to NW Iceland. Rarely did I take my guide shirt off, now it will going rotation! cheers j
Cheets - J Clapp - Nov 2011
Bison Bushcraft Guide Shirt
Working towards our ethical policy of supplying kit that is sourced closer to home we are proud to offer the Bison Bushcraft Guide Shirt as a direct replacement for the Swanndri ranger shirts that are now unavailable.
We have these shirts made to our own design here in The UK from 100% British wool. They are designed to be equally at home when worn as part of your layering system when in the wilderness or as an everyday garment for around town or home. Read this independent review on our Guide Shirts.
These shirts have a specifically designed colour scheme and fabric finish that blends in with nature without looking overtly camouflage or military when out of the woods.
We have chosen a “granddad“ style collar for comfort and a proper sewn hem on the bottom of the shirt allowing it to be worn outside or comfortably tucked inside your trousers. The shoulder yoke is made in two layers of material for wear and weather resistance. Each shirt has one chest pocket with the bison Bushcraft logo on it.
Product Price: £91.50
Bison Bushcraft Guide Shirts
Just a note to say thanks for the guide shirts - thoroughly field-tested! I'm really impressed and over the moon that top quality clothing made from nationally sourced materials is still available -
I'll never buy a Swannie again!! Lee Dawson
Forester Shirt - New for 2012
We are pleased to say that we have started work on an open fronted version of our ever popular Guide Shirts. They will have two chest pockets and a full opening front with button closure. These will be known as Forester Shirts. Whilst we build up our stock levels they will be available on a made to order basis only with a delay of approximately two weeks.
Many thanks for sending out the shirt, which I received the following day. I must say, I think it is brilliant. I wear it every day, and with the drop in temperature, day by day, the shirt just gets better and better. Many thanks.
Kind Regards - Paul Salmon
Subject: Forester Shirt
Just a note to say I received the Forester shirt. Another outstanding garment! The weight of the wool is excellent and the construction is top-notch. I especially like the collar-very comfortable and no having to fiddle with it. Definitely an all-purpose, go anywhere garment that's built to last.
Thanks again! Randall Coots
Antler Buttons
Change the appearance of your Bison Guide or Forester Guide shirt (or even old Swanndri shirts) with these handsome handcrafted antker buttons. Sold as sets to compliment a Guide shirt with 7 buttons or a Forseter shirt with 11 buttons. Please note: sold as separate packs only we are unable to fit them for you.
Product Price: £4.50 - set of 7 Guide shirt buttons
Product Price: £7.00 - set of 11 Forester shirt buttons
7 Guide Shirt Buttons
11 Forester Shirt Buttons
Bison Bush Shirt
The Bush Shirt is made from the finest Islay Tweed and lined with luxurious cotton moleskin. It features a hood (moleskin lined), two breast pockets, a hand warmer pocket (moleskin lined), a drawstring hem, and lace up neck placket with an antler button/tab top fastening.
We have found this to be a perfect top to use as an outer layer/coat or as a jumper in colder weather with its over head/pullover design. The hood adds to the warmth where needed preventing heat loss through the top of your head. The raglan sleeve cut makes for a comfortable and flexible shape to the Bush Shirt and the draw cord hem helps to keep out draughts.
The Lowland tweed has great weather turning attributes and the colours woven into the pattern give you a subdued natural appearance allowing you to blend into your natural surroundings without the use of military style camouflage. This truly is a warm, flexible and comfortable wilderness jacket.
Product Price: £245.00
Bison Bush Shirt
Bison Zipped Bush Shirt
This Jacket is made up with our own exclusive Islay tweed and lined throughout with Luxurious cotton moleskin. The full (brass) zip front with external storm flap makes this a very flexible garment and truly unisex. The storm flap, pockets and cuffs are all fastened with the best quality brass press studs. The bottom of the jacket is cut straight at the front and longer at the back and incorporates an elastic adjustable draw-cord.
The hood is large enough to keep out the weather without being intrusive and has a drawstring to tighten it down if necessary. There are four pockets to the front, two of which are moleskin lined hand-warmer pockets and two press stud fastened breast pockets one with our logo on the pocket flap.
We've spared no expense on bringing you a top quality garment made with the best fabrics and fittings we can find whilst doing our best to keep each jacket at a realistic price.
Each garment is hand made here in England with British materials.
Product Price: £295
Men's Zipped Bush Shirt
Women's Zipped Bush Shirt
Testimonials on Zipped Bush Shirt
The zipped bush shirt arrived today. As with all my other Bison garments, it looks superb: lovely fabric and beautifully made. What's even better is that I get to wear it this afternoon, teaching bushcraft!
Many thanks for the time and effort you've put in to researching the cut, shape and fabric in the garment. I'm under the impression that this will last me for a long, long time - excellent! Richard Feb 2011
Hi Roger!
I received the zipped bush shirt. It is outstanding! The tweed is exceptionally nice and I really like the material in the lining. It's a great design, too. Everything is in exactly the right place.
The attention to detail and quality of the construction is impressive. Congratulations on putting out such a top-notch garment. I'm very happy to have it.
Thanks again.
Randall Coots Dec 2011
Bison Bushcraft Moleskin Trousers
The latest offering in our expanding range of clothing is our moleskin trousers. Moleskin cotton fabric has been a long standing material for outdoorsman’s trousers owing to it’s toughness and comfort.
We've made our trousers with this fabric but cut them in a more useful combat style. There is a map style pocket on the left thigh, a combination knife and mobile phone pocket on the right side, two rear pockets and two hand warmer pockets. All the pockets that have flap closures have NATO slotted button closure as does the waist closure. There are belts loops around the waist. The knees have a layer ballistic nylon (anti slash material) to stop undue wear and protect you from brambles etc. There is an elastic draw cord at the hem with a cord lock should you wish to tighten the trousers against your boots. As per our usual policy of supporting our economy and using natural fibres where possible, these trousers are made here in The UK from locally sourced materials.
Available in regular leg length and even waist sizes from 30” to 40” only. Colour: Dark Olive Green Product Price: £95.00
Bison Bushcraft Moleskin Trousers
Subject: Moleskin trousers
Hi,
Just a quick note to say that I've failed to break these despite
almost daily use through the winter, regular soakings, routinely
grossly overloading cargo pockets, etc. More practical in most
respects than the much pricier Finnish stalking gear I relied on last
time the Arctic came visiting, and a lot more comfortable to live in.
Probably due a wash come Spring though.
Good products, keep 'em coming.
Regards, Richard
Wax Cag
Made in the UK from English waxed cotton. The wax coating creates a wind and
waterproof barrier from the elements which is easily maintained by using
reproofing wax. The splash-proof zips (also made in the UK) eliminate the
need for storm flaps thus simplifying the jacket whilst not compromising on
performance.
The jacket has a roomy design so that in winter you can fit warm layers
underneath and in summer the air will circulate. The raglan shoulders and
elongated arms allow movement. The jacket has two large pockets, a waist
draw cord, Velcro adjusters at the sleeves, a large hood and a taffeta
slippery back with side zip for ventilation and to help when taking the
jacket on and off. Product Price: £87
Wax Cag
Merino Wool Buff
100% Machine washable natural merino wool. This excellent piece of kit can be used as a scarf, beanie hat, balaclava, bandage, hand warmer, water filter……
The options go on forever.
Product Price: £21.50
Merino Wool Buff
Bison Woodland Boot
Designed by us for those who'd like a tough boot that is equally at home in our woodlands or out on the African plains. The boots are individually hand made to order. The leather uppers are lined with pigskin and employ our speed lace system. There are shock absorbing heavy duty rubber mid soles for comfort and flexibility, a sewn in tongue to keep the grit out and a proven (renewable) tyre tread or vibram commando sole. Please state your normal UK shoe size in the comments box when ordering and let us know your sole choice
Product Price: £259 a pair
Bison Woodland Boot
Bison Bushcraft Boots
After years of searching for the perfect lightweight boot, we've decided to make our own.
Although simple looking these boots are packed full of design features that
make them the perfect footwear for stalking and mooching through the woods during summer.
They are hand made in England for us, and made foot shaped rather than
modern shoe shaped. The tongues are sewn in to prevent the ingress of grit and stones. There is no man made lining, it's all leather, therefore the odour problems associated with synthetic liners should not occur.
We've chosen a very flexible flat tyre tread sole unit backed with a thin layer of high density foam that allows you to feel the ground whilst being
protected from it. Of course the soles are replaceable, so there's plenty of
life in these boots.
They are flexible enough to pack up flat like sandals, so carrying them as
spare footwear is possible.
Product Price: £120 a pair
Bison Bushcraft Boots
Due to the nature of manufacture of these boots colours may vary slightly from that shown.
Bison Bushcraft Cloth Badge
75mm diameter
Product Price: £3.50
Bison Bushcraft Cloth Badge
Sage or Brown Woollen Socks
These socks have become our favourites. They are as close as you can get to 100% wool and still retaining wear resistance. The 90% wool part of the blend is pure British wool and the 10% nylon makes them last a long time. I would put the weight of these down as medium weight making them perfect for everyday wear with boots.
Available in two sizes: Medium: to fit UK 7-9 Large: to fit UK 9-11.