Grangers is a British brand from Derbyshire, active since 1937, with nearly ninety years of expertise in waterproofing, cleaning, and care products for outdoor apparel, footwear, and gear. The brand holds a unique place in outdoor history: in 1947, it developed the world's first water-based waterproofing solution, setting the direction the fabric protection industry would follow for decades to come.
From Watford to Derbyshire — Eighty-Five Years in the Field
Grangers' story began in May 1937 in Watford, when the company took on its first contract — waterproofing canvas tents for the British Ministry of Defence. That early military order defined the brand's core competency: protecting equipment against the elements in field conditions. In 1947, Grangers pioneered water-based waterproofing — a safer and more environmentally sound alternative to the solvent-based methods used previously. In the mid-1970s, the Fabsil line launched — waterproofing products for tents and camping gear that became one of the most recognized standards in the industry. In 1990, the company relocated to Alfreton in Derbyshire, where a modern production facility on the edge of the Peak District National Park now ensures full control over the manufacturing process.
Everest and a Legacy of Protection
Grangers holds a notable historical distinction: the brand's products protected the gear used on the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953, led by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. That milestone serves as tangible proof that Grangers formulations hold up under the most extreme conditions on earth. In the decades that followed, the brand continued working with polar explorers, long-distance hikers, and other adventurers pushing their equipment to the limit in the harshest environments on the planet.
PFC-Free and Environmentally Responsible
The waterproofing industry long struggled with PFC compounds — substances with excellent hydrophobic properties, but ones that accumulate in the environment and exhibit toxicity. Grangers eliminated PFCs from all its formulas and in 2007 became the first outdoor care manufacturer to achieve bluesign® partner status. The brand offers bottles made from 100% recycled ocean plastic and refill concentrate pouches to minimize waste. Grangers is also an official RNLI partner for rescue equipment care, a testament to the trust of professional users.
A Full Range for Every Environment
Grangers offers waterproofing and cleaning products for membrane garments (Gore-Tex and others), trekking and tactical footwear, neoprene dive gear, down insulation, and tents. The flagship lineup includes wash-in and spray-on waterproofers, a membrane cleaner, footwear treatments, and a unique 2-in-1 product that cleans and waterproofs in a single step — the first of its kind on the market, created and still offered exclusively by Grangers.
Grangers at Militaria.pl
At Militaria.pl you'll find Grangers products tailored for active users — waterproofing treatments for membrane and tactical apparel, care products for mountain and combat boots, and protective compounds for field gear. It's a natural addition to any kit for those who take gear maintenance seriously, whatever the weather. Browse the full range from this well-respected British brand.
