The Men’s Ronhill Core Gilet features:

• Water resistant – DWR C6
• Wind resistant
• Breathable
• Reflective trim
• Secure pocket
• Relaxed fit
• Wash before use
• Activelite fabric
• Fibre Composition – 100% Polyester
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The Ronhill Core collection is designed to be simple and significant; and exceeds the standard in comfort and performance at great value. With its origins in the history of British running culture, Core products are key training staples made from a true running brand with modern designs of athletic product. We are a big fan of gilets. They are the epitome of functionality for almost every running occasion. A gilet will keep your core protected from any wind or slight chills and keep your body temperature at its optimum state. They really come into their own on cool, windy, and drizzly days. Without the total protection a jacket provides a gilet is great for the many, many days when a jacket feels too much but a t-shirt isn’t enough. We believe that a gilet will be a firm favourite piece of kit you own. Men’s Ronhill Core Gilet – What is Activelite? Activelite fabric boasts breathable and wind resistant properties. The excellent wind resistance is achieved by a tightly woven construction. This prevents wind from penetrating the fabric whilst maintaining high standards of breathability. Activelite fabrics are lightweight with a relaxed fit. additionally, a water resistant treatment (Carbon 6) is added to the fabric to provide more weather protection. Carbon 6 treatment is completely free from PFOS and has a significantly reduced content of PFOA and has excellent functionality whilst causing less harm to the environment. A micro fleece lined collar provides added comfort against the neck, whilst a lock down front zip with a chin guard prevents any distraction such as the zip bouncing around when running and the chin guard prevents the cold zip from touching your skin. A zipped security pocket provides a safe and secure storage space for small essential and valuable items you wish to take out with you. Ergonomically shaped cuffs allow you to stay covered during intense activity, whilst a semi elasticated hem provides the same purpose bu also provides a better fit. Lastly, Reflective tape and details enhance your visibility during low-light conditions, ensuring you stay safe when running next to the roads.  

Men’s Ronhill Core Gilet – Who is Ron Hill?

Dr. Ron Hill M.B.E. is one of the world-class distance runners of his generation. Ron excelled at marathon distance running and was the first Briton to win the Boston Marathon. This, at the time, was a world record time (when it stood) of 2:08:29. Later in the same year (1970) Ron went on to win Commonwealth Gold in the Games staged in Edinburgh. Ron had a unique combination of first hand running knowledge with a career as a textile chemist. Ron was the first person to use synthetic fabrics in sportswear and invented a lot of the fabrics that today’s latest products are modern generations of. This passion and enthusiasm to improve sportswear lead Ron to set up Ron Hill Sports on 9th September 1970.

Today, Ron has completed over 155,000 miles since he started his training log in 1956 and has run every day since December 20th 1964, quite an amazing feat of human endurance and passion for running.