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'''Sub Zero Technology Limited''' is a British outdoor clothing manufacturer based in Leicestershire. It was founded in 1969 by husband and wife team Derek and Delese Laxton. It sells technical outdoor cold weather clothing under their SUB ZERO brand.

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'''Sub Zero Technology Limited''' is a British [[outdoor clothing]] manufacturer based in [[Leicestershire]]. It was founded in 1969 by husband and wife team Derek and Delese Laxton. It sells technical outdoor cold weather clothing under their SUB ZERO brand. It is currently being run by the third generation of Laxtons and is still 100% family owned


== History ==
== History ==


After getting wet and cold walking on [[Helvellyn]] mountain in the spring of 1967<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Sub Zero|url=https://subzero.co.uk/pages/about-sub-zero|access-date=2022-02-03|website=Sub Zero|language=en}}</ref>, Derek Laxton hit upon the idea of an undergarment that would insulate the body without absorbing moisture. Using his mechanical engineering training he initially made samples in his kitchen, selling them as a side-line from his parents stall on [[Leicester Market|Leicester market]].
After getting wet and cold walking on [[Helvellyn]] mountain in the spring of 1967<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Sub Zero|url=https://subzero.co.uk/pages/about-sub-zero|access-date=2022-02-03|website=Sub Zero|language=en}}</ref>, Derek Laxton hit upon the idea of an undergarment that would insulate the body without absorbing moisture. Using his mechanical engineering training he initially made samples in his kitchen, selling them as a side-line from his parents stall on [[Leicester Market|Leicester market]]. In 1969 he decided to concentrate on his business idea full time and occupied a floor of the St Leonards Works in the [[Frog Island, Leicester|Frog Island]] district of central Leicester. After rapidly expanding, new premises were sought, and in 1978 the manufacturing plant was moved to a new industrial unit in [[Fleckney]] in rural Leicestershire.<ref>Sub Zero Product Catalogue 2001-2002. Page 1-2</ref>

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In 1969 he decided to concentrate on his business idea full time and occupied a floor of the St Leonards Works in the [[Frog Island, Leicester|Frog Island]] district of central Leicester.


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== Awards, Certifications and Memberships ==
After rapidly expanding, new premises we sought, and in 1978 the manufacturing plant was moved to a new industrial unit in [[Fleckney]] in rural Leicestershire.

To supplement the seasonal nature of his first products, the business contract manufactured for other outdoor brands such as Mountain Equipment, [[VAUDE|Vaude]], [[Berghaus]], [[Belstaff|Belstaff.]]

Tescos trademark infringement and passing off <ref>{{Cite journal |last=Adams |first=Steve |date=February 2000 |title=Keeping it cool for Sub Zero |journal=Business Agenda - Leicestershire Business Partnership Magazine |pages=36}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite journal |last=Buirski |first=David |date=Winter 1999 |title=During the Winter |journal=World Sports Activewear |volume=5 |issue=4 |pages=9}}</ref>

== Products ==
Factor 1

Factor 2

Factor 3

Down Jackets

Waterproof Jackets

== Timeline ==

* 1969 Founded
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* 2000 Millennium Product
== Environmental, Social & Governance ==
Some of the more unusual sponsorships we have been involved with include:

* Mike Howell and Rob Galways 12,900 mile cycle from St Malo to Tiananmen Square in Beijing (formerly Peking) to raise funds for Les Amis home Jersey for people with learning disabilities <ref>{{Cite news |last=Sawyer |first=Hayley |date=21 May 1990 |title=Slow bikes to China |pages=11 |work=Jersey Evening Post}}</ref>
* British ladies Dragon boat racing team<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fisher |first=Stuart |date=December 1998 |title=Britain's best results ever |pages=43-44 |work=Canoeist}}</ref>
* Cambridge Mens Boat Race Crew

With the invasion of Ukraine by Russia on 24/02/2022 Sub Zero <ref>{{Cite journal |last=Robinson |first=Dan |date=April 2022 |title=Cold clothing firm to help in Ukraine |url=https://issuu.com/kemps/docs/business_network_april_2022?fr=sYzkxNzQ1OTY3NjU |journal=Business Network |issue=April 2022 |pages=4}}</ref>

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== Awards, Certifications and Memberships ==
[[File:Millennium Product Plaque.jpg|thumb|Sub Zeros Vapour Management Bag Design Council plaque for their millennium product award.]]
[[File:Millennium Product Plaque.jpg|thumb|Sub Zeros Vapour Management Bag Design Council plaque for their millennium product award.]]
'''Millennium Product:''' on 11th November 1999, their Vapour Management Bag was selected to be a [[Millennium product|Millennium Product]] by the [[Design Council]].
'''Millennium Product:''' on 11th November 1999, their Vapour Management Bag was selected to be a [[Millennium product|Millennium Product]] by the [[Design Council]]. It was one of 1012 British products selected out of a field of over 4000 entries.

'''ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System:''' First certified on 28/08/2001,

'''Made in Britain:'''

'''East Midlands Chamber of Commerce:'''


==References==
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== External Links ==
== External Links ==
{{Official website|https://subzero.co.uk}}
{{Official website|https://subzero.co.uk}}


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Latest revision as of 21:10, 9 July 2024

Sub Zero Technology Limited is a British outdoor clothing manufacturer based in Leicestershire. It was founded in 1969 by husband and wife team Derek and Delese Laxton. It sells technical outdoor cold weather clothing under their SUB ZERO brand. It is currently being run by the third generation of Laxtons and is still 100% family owned

History

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After getting wet and cold walking on Helvellyn mountain in the spring of 1967[1], Derek Laxton hit upon the idea of an undergarment that would insulate the body without absorbing moisture. Using his mechanical engineering training he initially made samples in his kitchen, selling them as a side-line from his parents stall on Leicester market. In 1969 he decided to concentrate on his business idea full time and occupied a floor of the St Leonards Works in the Frog Island district of central Leicester. After rapidly expanding, new premises were sought, and in 1978 the manufacturing plant was moved to a new industrial unit in Fleckney in rural Leicestershire.[2]

Sub Zero Technology Limited
Company typeLimited company
IndustryOutdoor clothing, Retail
Founded1969; 55 years ago (1969)
FounderDerek & Delese Laxton
HeadquartersFleckney, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Productsbaselayers, mid-layers, waterproof jackets, fleece jackets, down jackets, hats, gloves, socks
BrandsSUB ZERO
Websitesubzero.co.uk


Awards, Certifications and Memberships

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Sub Zeros Vapour Management Bag Design Council plaque for their millennium product award.

Millennium Product: on 11th November 1999, their Vapour Management Bag was selected to be a Millennium Product by the Design Council. It was one of 1012 British products selected out of a field of over 4000 entries.

References

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  1. ^ "About Sub Zero". Sub Zero. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  2. ^ Sub Zero Product Catalogue 2001-2002. Page 1-2
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Official website


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