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Haglöfs

A Swedish outdoor brand with a technical Nordic aesthetic, using its PROOF platform alongside GORE-TEX ePE and Pertex Shield Revolve.

Founded 1914Last verified 2026-10-19

Background

Founded in 1914 by Wiktor Haglöf, who made backpacks in a cabin on the family farm in Torsång, Dalarna.

What to check before buying

Editorial buying guidance, not a brand rating

Choose the shell around your layering system and expected exertion. Check room through the shoulders, sleeve movement and whether ventilation can be adjusted without removing your pack. Compare the exact model's fabric, features and care requirements rather than making assumptions from the brand name.

For the general method, see how to choose a waterproof jacket and waterproof ratings explained.

Brand facts

Published company information

Country of origin
Sweden
Founded
1914
Price range
Mid to premium
Jacket families
L.I.M, Astral, Zodiac, Alper
Warranty
Lifetime Product Warranty ('Guaranteed, by Nature') covers manufacturing and material defects during the product's estimated normal usable lifetime, first owner only; warranty-covered repairs are free.
Repair programme
Repairs and spare parts via stores or customer service; the brand says repairs are prioritised whenever feasible.
Sustainability
States that from Autumn/Winter 2025 it no longer produces waterproof products containing intentionally added PFAS — scoped to newly produced waterproof gear, not old stock or analytically zero PFAS. PROOF pages add 'Free from intentionally added PFAS since 2025'.

WaterproofJacket.com assessment

Our editorial view of the brand

Strengths

  • PROOF eligibility requires at least 10,000 mm water pressure, windproofness, breathability and fully taped seams — a published floor
  • Explicit, dated PFAS statement for newly produced waterproof gear

Weaknesses

  • L.I.M is a design series ('less is more'), not a waterproofness mark — check each shell's technology
  • A universal paid repair tariff could not be verified from the accessible official documentation

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum waterproof rating for Haglöfs PROOF?

PROOF eligibility requires at least 10,000 mm water pressure with fully taped seams; individual products may exceed this.

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