Paramo

About Paramo

Páramo is a UK outdoor clothing brand, founded in 1984 by Nick Brown, a mountaineer and engineer based in the Lake District. Instead of waterproof coatings or laminates, it uses patented Directional Clothing Systems with Nikwax Analogy waterproofing, which brings less condensation and waterproofing that can be renewed. The fabric is soft and quiet, and the jackets have adjustable hoods, articulated sleeves and strategically placed pockets. Research and development is mostly done in the UK, with short, extra short and long leg options. Many waterproofs are made at a co-operative project the brand supports in Colombia, and the clothing is PFAS-free. A Yorkshire Dales stockist calls it a solid investment for hill walking.