Litetrek I Tent Footprint PTX II Bivi Bag Men's Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Boots Hot Steel Bent Carabiner Ortles HMS C.3 M Carabiner Ortles HMS C.3 S Carabiner Sella Carbon 280 Avalanche Probe Pedroc Bum Bag Kids Kids PTX/TWR Mitten Gloves Fanes Sling Quick Screw Sella Aluminum 240 Avalanche Probe Extension Sella Carbon Avalanche Probe Women's MTN Trainer Lite Mid GTX Quickdraw for ice screws Agner Rope Bag Cotton Feel Liner With Zip 185cm Double 7.9 Climbing Rope Alpinist Alu Step In crampons Sella Aluminum 280 Avalanche Probe Kids Kids PTX/TWR Gloves Men's Pedroc Pro Dry Half Zip T-Shirt Denali IV Tent Footprint Ortles Leather Infinium Gloves Men's Wildfire NXT Shoes Ortholite Trekking Insole Fanes 24L Backpack Kids Wildfire 2 PTX Shoes Men's Pedroc Dst Light Jacket Sella Rescue Avalanche Shovel Sella Carbon 320 Avalanche Probe Men's Pedroc 2 Leather Mid PTX Shoes Women's Pedroc Dst Light Vest Fanes 35L Duffle Men's Wildfire 2 GTX Boots Ortholite Speed Insole Women's Vento AM Short Underpants Men's Pedroc Dst Light Vest Women's Evo Gore-Tex Shoe Women's Puez Talvena DST 2/1 Pants Women's Cristallo Warm AMR Underpants Extensions Lightning Carbon Plus Extension Men's Wildfire Leather 2 GTX Shoes Women's Ortles Edge Mid GTX Boots Men's Ortles Edge Mid GTX Boots Women's Sella Tour 30 Ski Backpack Rapace GTX Boot Women's Pedroc Dst Light jacket

Salewa (895 articles)

Salewa - a global player in the outdoor sports sector

Salewa was founded in 1935 by Josef Liebhart from Munich as a subsidiary of the Sattler—und Tapezierer—Einkaufsgenossenschaft (saddler and upholsterer purchasing cooperative). Salewa stands for Saddler (Sa) Leather (le) wares (wa). While camera bags were the main source of revenue at the beginning, footballs, motorcycle bags, and ski poles were soon added to the portfolio. They quickly became the company's most important products.
In 1955, Salewa developed the Andes backpack for Hermann Huber, who was on an expedition to the Andes. The backpack was unique for its time and safely accompanied the future managing director through the backcountry. This was the first of many innovations that Salewa would develop in the future. 
Salewa sets new standards with fully adjustable lightweight crampons and the hollow ice screw, making it one of the pioneers in outdoor activities. The hollow ice screw is still the standard for ice screws today. 
In 1979, the eagle became the Salewa brand logo. The eagle stands for quality and performance, as well as for a connection with nature. The days of footballs and motorcycle bags are over: from now on, Salewa will focus on outdoor activities. The Salewa Sierra tent marks the beginning of another success story.

Takeover of Salewa by Oberalp

With the takeover of the Oberalp Group in 1990, Salewa moved to Bolzano in South Tyrol, but the company's commitment to innovation remained. Under the slogan “Half Weight—Double Resistance,” Salewa made lightweight yet durable products. In 2001, the company developed a 350g hardshell jacket with a lightweight collection and a 33g carabiner. 
Shortly after conquering Europe and establishing branches in all the major European mountain sports markets, Salewa founded its footwear division. With hiking footwear from Salewa, styles such as the Wild Fire GTX are now considered classics. With this complete product range of shoes, clothing for men, women, and children, and outdoor equipment, Salewa is also expanding into the North American and Asian markets.

Sustainable + Salewa

With the brand's international success, a global relaunch is planned for 2014, with the entire corporate identity revised. In doing so, Salewa also focuses fully on sustainability. The Tirolwool Responsive Technology replaces any synthetic insulation materials. In addition, the Salewa brand relies on hemp, which is robust and comfortable. 
Since 2022, the Salewa Committed Label has also been in place. This label identifies particularly ecological and socially responsible manufacturing. To receive the label, Salewa products must meet various criteria. In addition to the Salewa Committed Label, Salewa relies on independent labels such as Fair Wear Foundation and Bluesign.
To keep its ecological footprint as small as possible, Salewa offers a repair service, a second-life program, and a rental service. The main building in Bolzano also meets ecological standards. The solar panels on the roof produce twice as much electricity as is needed, and organic fruit and vegetables are planted in the garden. 

Salewa: tested outdoors by pro-sportspeople

Thanks to its many years of expertise in outdoor activities, Salewa has made a name for itself, not only among amateur athletes. Numerous athletes rely on Salewa products, which are not only sponsored by Salewa but also play a significant role in product development. So you can be sure that Salewa equipment is available, whether you are looking for a new backpack, a compatible tent from Salewa, or even Salewa Via Ferrata Sets. You must meet outdoor sports requirements if you are looking for the right equipment for future adventures via Ferrata.

In addition to athletes, Salewa sponsors numerous events, such as the Red Bull X-Alps, the world's largest paragliding event, in which athletes cross the Alps by paragliding and on foot. Various mountain guides, rescue teams, and tourist areas worldwide rely on Salewa's materials and products.