Innovation
Inspired by care.

Our products are inspired by our love of horses. As the pioneers in equestrian innovation, we are continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible with our unparalleled design process to better meet our community's needs and to make life better for them and their horses.
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Turnout Strength


At Horseware we use a mix of materials and varying thickness (denier) to achieve maximum strength, breathability and lightweightness with each turnout. Our spectrum illustrates out material strength with the strongest being our Ballistic Nylon, found exclusively in our Rambo Range
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TURNOUT MATERIAL
Here's what we're made of
Scroll over to get to know each of our materials and discover our product ranges for each.

Polyester

is the most widely used ingredient in textiles industry made up from synthetic yarns or fibres. Horseware uses varying deniers, or weights of polyester, to cater for our customer needs.

Polypropylene

is any textile derived from the thermoplastic polymer polypropylene. We use a 1000D polypropylene which results in a robust and durable outer. Polypropylene is stronger alternative to polyester.

Ballistic Nylon

We use a 1000D Ballistic Nylon 6.6. Using this superior Ballistic Nylon allows us to remain lighter, but stronger than competitor ballistic. Ballistic Nylon is recognised as one of the strongest fabrics in textile.

Denier is a unit of measurement that is used to determine the fiber thickness of individual threads of filament used in creation of textiles and fabrics.
What is
600D ?
600Denier
 
=
 
600 yarns within each thread
Ripstop weave is a reinforcing technique that makes fabric resistant to tearing and ripping. During weaving, thick reinforcement threads are interwoven at regular intervals in a crosshatch pattern.
Turnout Picker

From the lightest denier turnouts feature Polyester, a material made from synthetic fibres, which you'll find in our Amigo range.

       

Polypropylene, which is a stronger thermoplastic material, is used in our Rhino ranges and gives a robust outer finish.

 

Our strongest turnout material, Ballistic Nylon is used in our Rambo ranges for maximum strength with minimum weight.

   
 
     
 
600D Polyester

600D

Polyester

600D

Polyester Ripstop

900D

Polyester

1200D

Polyester

2520D

Polyester

1000D

Polypropylene

1000D

Polypropylene Ripstop

1000D

Ballistic Nylon

1000D

Ballistic Nylon Ripstop

1680D

Ballistic Nylon

All Horseware Ireland turnouts are waterproof and breathable to ensure your horse stays dry and comfortable at all times.
3000mm
waterproofness

Waterproof refers to the outer layers ability to stop water passing through onto your horse. All of our turnout blankets are waterproof in excess of 3000mm.
3000g/m2
breathability

Breathability is a measure of how quickly moisture vapour generated from your horse’s body can pass through your turnout to the outside environment. Our fabrics rug composition are meticulously engineered to allow for active ventilation to help prevent your horse from overheating.
Water loving and water hating.
All at the same time.
Aquatrans
Hydrophobic

The outer hydrophobic layer repels the entry of any water coming from the outer and drives this water vapor through the fabric and away from the outer of the turnout.
Hydrophilic

The inner hydrophilic layer is water loving and draws sweat away from the body.
VARI-LAYER
VARI-LAYER
VARI-LAYER
Warmth
where they need it most

Layers of thermobonded fiberfill to gain maximum heat retention without the heaviness of a standard fill.
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VARI-LAYER
Get the weight that's right for your horse
By layering fiberfill on the sides, the blanket can sit closer on the horse body, trapping the warm air and allowing greater belly coverage underneath.

Medium weight

Heavy weight

250g
Medium weight
TOP LAYER
150g
LOWER LAYER
100g
450g
Heavy weight
TOP LAYER
150g
MIDDLE LAYER
150g
LOWER LAYER
150g
More warmth
with less weight.

Thermobonded fiberfill used in this system retains its loft over time even through washing which, in turn, helps your rug maintain optimal heat retention. Less weight for you and your horse to carry.

BARRIER
   LAYER
      BARRIER
       LAYER
Multiple layers of protection

Outer polypropyleneOuter polypropylene
OUTER POLYPROPYLENE
Our tough outer polypropylene is 50%-100% stronger than the coated polyester used in the majority of turnouts.
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WATERPROOF BARRIER
Waterproof and breathable protection even if the outer becomes damaged.
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THERMOBONDED FIBERFILL
This traps warm air to keep your horse warm.
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POLYESTER LINING
This is anti-static and anti-bacterial to prevent rubbing and enhances shine.
UV
UV
PROTECTION
Protected
whatever the weather

Our fly and summer sheets protect your horse from harmful UV rays and helps to avoid coat bleaching. The closer the weave of the outer blanket fabric, the higher the UV protection. Bright coloured fabric are best for reflecting sunlight and helps to avoid overheating
LINER SYSTEM
LINER SYSTEM
Your rug. Your way.

The Horseware Liner System has become the industry standard for providing additional weight for your rug as you need it. It's a simple and flexible system offering you the ability to build a transeasonal blanket that can be adapted to reflect the seasonal blanketing needs.
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THE LINER SYSTEM
Add a liner to increase the weight of your blanket
Layering traps air while ensuring maximum breathability and versatility for varying weather conditions.
Superior insulation
without the need for two blankets.
Easy to attach and remove, the liner system is a secure alternative to layering blankets allowing outer blankets to be transformed to offer different weight properties depending on the needs of your horse.
The liner attaches easily & securely to the outer blanket with a Velcro - loop system along the neck and clips at the back end of the blanket to avoid slippage.
What's the right liner for you?
You can use any weight turnout that is liner compatible and add a Horseware Liner as additional layer for more warmth, to create lightweight, medium weight or heavyweight blanket. The combination possibilities are endless.
Simple to use.
Easy to maintain.
Horseware Ireland Liners fit easily into a domestic washing machine for frequent washing. A clean inside lining supports healthy skin and prevents irritations. This can be especially beneficial for clipped horses.
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