With over 100 years of history in the rugged New Zealand outdoors, the iconic Swanndri brand consistently produces rugged, functional hunting clothing that keeps you warm and comfortable no matter the weather.
Founded in 1913 by William Broome who produced a wool ‘bush shirt.’ Although Broome was a tailor, he noticed that farmers and forestry workers of the time were not equipped for the tough conditions of Taranaki winters, and that’s what inspired him to create the first Swanndri bush shirt or “Swanni”. The first bush shirt, had a collar and short sleeves and was treated with a secret formula which made the water roll off the back of the garment like water did off a Swan, and hence the name, Swanndri.
Now the same design philosophy has been applied with other modern material like fleece to round out an outstanding collection of shooting and stalking clothing for any job outdoors.
Founded in 1913 by William Broome who produced a wool ‘bush shirt.’ Although Broome was a tailor, he noticed that farmers and forestry workers of the time were not equipped for the tough conditions of Taranaki winters, and that’s what inspired him to create the first Swanndri bush shirt or “Swanni”. The first bush shirt, had a collar and short sleeves and was treated with a secret formula which made the water roll off the back of the garment like water did off a Swan, and hence the name, Swanndri.
Now the same design philosophy has been applied with other modern material like fleece to round out an outstanding collection of shooting and stalking clothing for any job outdoors.
The Swanndri range at BushWear
- Bush shirts — the Ranger and Ranger Extreme V2 wool bush shirts, the Mosgiel zip-front bush shirt, the Original hooded wool bush shirt with its lace-up front, and the Kid's Brixton bush shirt.
- Fleece — the Motu and High Rock fleece pullovers, the Tundra fleece anorak and the Original fleece hoodie.
- Jackets and vests — the 3/4 sleeve oilskin jacket, the Reidston wool anorak, the Henderson jacket and the wool-lined Foxton vest.
- Shirts and workwear — Barn, Paihia and Bendigo shirts, Bedrock canvas work pants, Glenbrook canvas work shorts and cotton rugby shorts.
Check the size guide on each product page before ordering. More New Zealand outdoor clothing: Swazi and Ridgeline. Browse all shirts and fleeces.
