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THE MUSTO STORY

Established in 1965, Musto was founded by Keith Musto, a British Olympic sailor and engineer, who combined his sports and technical expertise to create product to withstand even the most extreme conditions. Keeping athletes warm, dry and comfortable. Today Musto is the world's leading sailing and country sports clothing brand, and is further extending into lifestyle outdoor clothing.
1964 -  Founder Keith Musto wins an Olympic Silver Medal in Tokyo.
Founder Keith Musto wins an Olympic Silver Medal in Tokyo.
1965 -  Musto & Hyde Sails founded in partnership with Edward Hyde.
Musto & Hyde Sails founded in partnership with Edward Hyde.
1979 -  Musto & Hyde initiate and develop the first 'Three Layer Clothing System' for sailors.
Musto & Hyde initiate and develop the first 'Three Layer Clothing System' for sailors.
1983 -  Keith Musto designs the first viable two-piece drysuit.
Keith Musto designs the first viable two-piece drysuit.
1987 -  Musto launches country range of clothing for Equestrian and Shooting enthusiasts.   
Duke of Edinburgh presents British Design Council Award to Keith Musto for Ocean Clothing.
Musto launches country range of clothing for Equestrian and Shooting enthusiasts. Duke of Edinburgh presents British Design Council Award to Keith Musto for Ocean Clothing.
1989 -  RNLI awards Musto contract to supply clothing for offshore lifeboat crew.
RNLI awards Musto contract to supply clothing for offshore lifeboat crew.
1992 -  Musto develop the first viable one-piece suit for active Offshore crew that matches OCR/Whitbread specifications.
British Olympic Equestrian Team select Musto as apparel brand.
Musto develop the first viable one-piece suit for active Offshore crew that matches OCR/Whitbread specifications. British Olympic Equestrian Team select Musto as apparel brand.
1994 -  Musto's HPX Breathable Technology, developed in partnership with WL Gore and Associates, proves groundbreaking in sailing markets.
HPX is still recognised as the highest performing sailing clothing technology.
Musto's HPX Breathable Technology, developed in partnership with WL Gore and Associates, proves groundbreaking in sailing markets. HPX is still recognised as the highest performing sailing clothing technology.
2005 -  Ellen MacArthur breaks solo round the world record - wearing Musto of course.
Ellen MacArthur breaks solo round the world record - wearing Musto of course.
2006 -  New Dinghy Collection launched.
New Dinghy Collection launched.
2008a -  70% of all Vendee Globe boats wearing Musto.
70% of all Vendee Globe boats wearing Musto.
2009 -  Musto re-launch website - now transactional.
Musto re-launch website - now transactional.

Musto Clothing : Over 40 years experience in sailing and outdoor clothing. Specialists in high quality sailing, shooting and equestrian clothes and accessories.

Experts in hi-tech waterproof sailing gear, soft shell jackets , quick dry shorts and sailing & equestrian teamwear including Gore-tex jackets, PrimaLoft gilets and Polartec fleeces.

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