We make clothing and gear that help travelers and armed professionals go further, protecting them from wind, rain, snow, and cold. Lighter weight, better ergonomics, and proven reliability mean less fatigue on the move and faster recovery.

From day one, SPLAV has been home to people who truly care about hiking and the outdoors. Our product developers, designers, sales staff, and many others have spent years trekking, river rafting, ski touring, and pursuing other sports themselves.

Expert adventurers help us by field-testing SPLAV gear on tough expeditions. They also write articles and give interviews for the SPLAV Blog.

Our customers are just as valuable. They send us feedback through hundreds of stories about how they use our gear, and their insights shape every new product we develop.

SPLAV has been designing and manufacturing outdoor gear since 1992. We run our own high-tech, end-to-end production at three factories in Russia.

Every product starts with extensive groundwork. We study what customers need and prefer, review feedback on earlier models from our testers and from active hikers and athletes, and look for fresh, innovative solutions.

More than 15 specialists take part in the process, including pattern designers, engineers, designers, product developers, and production technologists. Many of them have wide-ranging outdoor experience or compete as athletes. They work with state-of-the-art equipment and software.

During the design stage we make the first prototypes, test them in the lab, and then test them in real-world conditions. Testing gets our closest attention, because this is where we make adjustments, refine the product, and put it through lab and field tests again.

SPLAV operates three factories in Russia: in Moscow, Tver, and Novozybkov. They are equipped with modern machinery that delivers high-quality sewing at speed.

Since day one, SPLAV has paid close attention to how its products are made and to their quality. Our founders are seasoned adventurers who have completed expeditions of the highest difficulty grades. They know better than anyone that quality gear does more than keep you comfortable in harsh weather. It keeps you safe, and that is never something to compromise on.

SPLAV's research laboratory in Moscow inspects every component and material we use. About twenty testing machines check fabrics for abrasion resistance, tensile strength, UV resistance, and other performance properties.

Membrane fabrics also undergo rigorous testing for waterproofness and breathability.

For down products, we test key properties of the down: loft (fill power), water repellency, and how thoroughly it has been cleaned of impurities. Down-proof fabric is tested for strength and puncture resistance.

Every shipment of down is checked against the supplier's stated specifications.

Hardware is tested too. Zippers, for example, are tested to failure, and a heavy-duty zipper can withstand more than 300,000 cycles.

Velcro® (hook-and-loop) fasteners are tested for tensile strength and wear resistance.

SPLAV makes truly high-quality, durable gear. Still, sooner or later any product may need a repair, often for reasons beyond anyone's control. Because we are the manufacturer, we can repair your gear on the same equipment it was originally made on, using genuine materials and parts. This lets us restore its performance and strength as fully as possible, so your gear keeps serving you well for years to come.

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We want outdoor and travel culture in Russia to thrive and grow. We share our knowledge and experience through articles, videos, and other media. We also invite experts, host talks, and support outdoor events and sports federations.

We're thrilled that our customer community keeps growing. We're grateful to our customers for trusting SPLAV, recommending us to friends, and sharing their thoughts with us.

True to our motto, SPLAV opens up new horizons and helps our customers and partners make discoveries of their own.