Founded in 1973, the Swedish brand Craft has developed high-performance clothing, the fruit of 40 years of innovation. For your cycling or walking adventures, keep your body warm throughout, whatever the conditions.
Founded in 1973, the Swedish brand Craft has developed high-performance clothing, the fruit of 40 years of innovation. For your cycling or walking adventures, keep your body warm throughout, whatever the conditions.
Craft
Craft, 40 years of development
The story of the Craft brand began in 1973 when Anders Bengtsson, an athlete and inventor, sought to improve the gear he wore. Originally from Sweden, he often faced a common problem at the time: his sweat would soak the fibres of his underwear, which would then freeze due to the negative temperatures. Anders experimented with different materials and textiles during his outings, and took the habit of measuring the humidity levels once he returned home. When he discovered polyester, it was a revolution. This material does not become wet on the outside as the fibre only absorbs a minimal amount of moisture. He added a knitting technique to further wick away sweat and keep the skin cool for optimal performance. From that moment on, the company grew, offering increasingly comprehensive ranges and sponsoring top-level athletes. In addition to thermal underwear, the Swedish brand developed socks, outdoor jackets such as trail-running jackets, and more. Originally focused on skiing, Craft also began to offer collections for other sports. Thus, running textiles emerged, as did clothing and equipment for cycling. Technical underwear such as the Core Wool Merino Set represents the brand's heritage, keeping athletes warm on cold winter days. Whether for ski touring or a day on the slopes, this set is perfect for intense activities in freezing weather!
Functional and high-performance Craft products
The basic idea of the Craft brand is simple: to produce functional clothing for optimal performance. This idea is reflected in all products designed by the brand, whether for professionals or amateurs. For example, the CTM Ultra 2 are lightweight, fast, and durable running shoes perfect for road outings of any distance. Like most of the running shoes from the Swedish brand, they incorporate numerous technologies to enhance the sensations and performance of the wearer. In another area, the Craft clothing designed for cycling is equally high-end. For instance, the brand's cycling shorts stand out for the quality of their chamois padding and carefully selected materials. The Essence Shorts are ideal for both mountain biking and road cycling. The brand, which also offers bib shorts, provides a full range of cycling accessories perfect for enhancing your rides. In addition to cycling shorts, the windproof jackets and Craft waterproof jackets are known and recognised for their superior quality. Suitable for most weather conditions, thanks to the Gore-Tex membrane that composes some of them, these sports garments are to be worn or kept on hand during most outings.
Discover the entire range of Craft products on Hardloop.fr
At Hardloop, we pride ourselves on offering our customers the best products for their mountain adventures. In fact, we only offer equipment that we would personally recommend to a loved one. Of course, the equipment from the Craft brand is among those. With over 40 years of experience closely aligned with practitioners, Craft holds a special place in our product offering. Recognised worldwide for their quality and technicality, Craft products will accompany you on all your adventures, from the easiest running outings to the most challenging mountain ascents. So don’t hesitate to choose your Craft products on our site and set off to explore new horizons! Are you still undecided between several models of trail shoes? Do you have a question about the Active Intensity Long Sleeve shirt? Feel free to ask our HardGuides for advice based on your practice.