At Bridgedale we believe it’s the little things that make the biggest difference to our lives. It’s the little things that put a smile on our faces and a spring in our step. It’s the little things that come together to make big things happen. For over a century our socks have been one of the little things that transform your journey every day. Our passion, experience, and care for every tiny detail, from our FIT, our FUSION TECHNOLOGY and our GUARANTEE, have helped us create the world’s most comfortable and enduring socks. Little by little. Step by step. We’re changing the world beneath your feet.
From mountain tops to weekend walks we have socks that will keep your toes warm and comfortable every time in the Outdoors. As well as Waterproof socks, we have socks for Walking, Hiking, Trekking and Mountaineering as well as Trail Running, Skiing, and Everyday styles.
We are governed by 3 principles… Fit, FusionTech and Guarantee.
Fit -the construction of every Bridgedale is the secret to the perfect fit which ensures your socks feel like new after every wash.
Fusion Tech - the unique blend of yarn and knitting technology that sets Bridgedale apart from our competitors.
Guarantee - a badge of confidence that we have designed, developed, tested and manufactured products worthy of our brand name.
We have earned the trust of millions of customers and they are now available in over 40 countries around the world. Whether for walking the Appalachian Trail or climbing Mount Fuji, Bridgedale have become the most trusted and comfortable sock brand on the market.
Heritage
We don’t just design Bridgedales… we make them. Bridgedale Outdoor Ltd is located at the tip of the Strangford Lough, Newtownards, near Belfast in Northern Ireland under the shadow of the Scrabo Tower which was built as a monument to Lord Londonderry.
The factory here has been knitting socks in Newtownards since WW1, when the first army socks were made. The strong heritage in hosiery is a feature of the Bridgedale brand and several of our team have been working in the factory for over 40 years, so you could say we know our socks!
When the first Bridgedales were launched in the early 1980's there were 3 colours, 2 sizes and 2 lengths, just 12 products, now we have over 500 products in the range and we have factories not only in Northern Ireland but South Africa too.
Quality
Bridgedale prides itself on producing the most comfortable, highest quality, hardwearing socks you will ever wear. We lead the innovation of sock technology to ensure that we make the most comfortable socks for you.
We are continually investing in the latest knitting and finishing machinery which enables us to develop new designs and constantly improve the performance of our socks.
Every single Bridgedale is passed through a series of inspection processes and at the packing stage is hand inspected to reach our very high quality standards.
Quality is at the heart of everything we do.
Continual Innovation
We work with a diverse group of testers, from around the world for a wide range of activities. Alongside our Testers we are very keen to hear your feedback so that we can continue to make changes and meaningful improvements.
We look to understand the latest trends in footwear technology and produce innovative products that work with the latest footwear systems to provide all day, enduring comfort.
We look to appeal to as many outdoor enthusiasts across the world who are passionate about their activities and want to wear the most comfortable socks on their feet.
Animal welfare – our wool supply.
At Bridgedale we are committed to the highest standards of animal welfare and we only buy wool from suppliers who commit to the IWTO guidelines – listed below
We also require our suppliers to confirm in writing that all the wool that they produce is from fromnon-mulesedsheep
All our wool yarn suppliers follow the IWTO guidelines.https://iwto.org/
The five freedoms summarize the minimum standards for all our suppliers:
1. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst - by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.
2. Freedom from Discomfort - by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
3. Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease - by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.
4. Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour - by providing sufficient space, proper facilities, and company of the animal's own kind.
5. Freedom from Fear and Distress - by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.