Ventile®
The world's finest tightly-woven cotton
Naturally windproof, shower-resistant and breathable — without coatings, membranes or synthetics. The fabric of choice for serious outdoor garments since the 1940s.
How Ventile® Works
No coatings. No membranes. Just extraordinarily tight cotton weave and natural physics.
Open & Breathable
Cotton fibres sit in their natural state. Air moves freely through the weave — comfortable and breathable during activity.
Tight & Water-Resistant
Cotton fibres absorb moisture and swell — closing the gaps in the weave. Water is naturally repelled without any coating.
A Legacy Woven in Lancashire
Born out of necessity in wartime Britain, Ventile has become the benchmark for high-performance natural fabric.
The Discovery
Scientists in Manchester develop a cotton so compactly woven that it prevents water ingress through sheer density of weave — without any treatment or coating.
The Test of War
Ventile is adopted by the RAF for immersion suits for air-sea rescue operations. It provides crucial extra minutes of survival in cold North Sea waters, saving countless pilots.
Outdoor & Expedition
Explorers and mountaineers adopt Ventile for extreme expeditions. Its combination of breathability, weather resistance and silence makes it unmatched for serious fieldwork.
Still Made in England
Ventile continues to be woven on specialist looms in Chorley, Lancashire. Point North Profabrics is the authorised UK & European distributor for cut lengths.
Single vs Double Ventile
Both offer Ventile's signature performance — the right choice depends on your end use.
Single Ventile
The classic choice. One tightly woven layer of long-staple cotton delivering excellent all-round performance for active use in variable conditions.
- Lighter weight — ideal for active garments
- Maximum breathability for high-output activity
- Suitable for general outdoor and heritage use
- Wider colour range available
- Lends itself to tailored and bespoke garments
Double Ventile
Two bonded Ventile layers for significantly enhanced water resistance. The choice when conditions are severe and there is no compromise.
- Greatly increased water resistance
- Heavier — suited to outer shells and workwear
- Exceptional durability and longevity
- Preferred for bushcraft and survival applications
- Military and heritage specification garments
What is Ventile® Used For?
Wherever performance, discretion and natural materials matter, Ventile delivers.
Outdoor Jackets & Smocks
The ideal shell fabric — wind and rain resistant, breathable during exertion, and silent in the field.
Military & Heritage
Original British military specification. Used across decades of service and expedition clothing.
Bushcraft & Survival
Trusted by serious practitioners. Durable, quiet and naturally protective in woodland environments.
Country & Shooting Wear
Silent fabric is essential. Ventile creates no noise to disturb game — a natural fit for country sports.
The Point North Advantage
We are the authorised UK and European distributor for Ventile cut lengths — nobody stocks more.
Authorised Distributor
We are the official Ventile distributor for cut lengths across the UK and Europe. Buy with confidence that you're getting genuine Ventile fabric.
Cut to Your Length
No minimum order. Order exactly what you need — from a single metre to full rolls. Cut to length and dispatched quickly.
Large Colour Range
L24 is held in a wide range of colours in stock, ready to dispatch. Order samples to compare shades before committing.
Start with a Sample
Not sure which Ventile is right for your project? Order a sample pack to feel the quality and compare colours before committing to a length.