Posted: 29th June 2016 | Back to news feed
An innovative new range of rain proofing products has been designed to protect horse riders’ clothing and tack from the elements. Equipel uses advanced technology to prevent liquids from penetrating materials, making soggy saddles and rain-soaked show jackets a thing of the past.
When applied to fabrics and leathers, the unique Equipel formula provides water proofing for up to 24hours, and unlike some waxy based products, simply washes out after use.
Equipel provides an easy, cost effective alternative to buying specialist waterproof clothing, and prevents valuable suede and leather saddlery items from becoming damaged, watermarked or soaked through. Riders can have confidence at home on the yard and away competing that whatever the British weather throws at them, they won’t be going home soaked to the skin.
The Equipel products were developed using ‘super-hydrophobic nanotechnology’. It works by creating a rough surface not visible to the naked eye, which repels liquids. This causes liquid molecules to form spheres and roll off, rather than being absorbed into the fabric.
Equipel has been developed and brought to the market by horse rider Leah Ludlow. Leah was determined to find a smart solution to wet weather riding, which offered cost effective protection for all types of clothing and tack.
“We all know that horses aren’t a fair weather hobby, so riders need to be prepared for all conditions. A simple spray-on application of Equipel can make all your riding gear fit for wet weather with minimal effort, keeping it clean, dry and cared for. We have specialist products for use on saddles and leather goods, and another for fabrics which can treat exercise sheets, to boots and bandages, jodhs and jackets,” said Leah.
Equipel will be hitting the shelves from October.
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