ESC DOG HARNESS for Middle to Large-seized Dog
- Product with ethical values.
Presenting a highly functional and ethically crafted dog harness, made of the finest materials and top-quality hardware components, showcasing excellent craftsmanship. Uniquely integrating the design of authentic climbing sports and modern apparel, the harness features a three-dimensional construction, with the belt and chest pad wrapping evenly around the chest and back neck for comfort and safety. The deep grey hue is not just a colour choice, it’s a result of artisans dying the fabric with iron powder. This process not only achieves the rich shade but also adds suppleness to the sturdy fabric and makes it resistant to insects and odours. The colour and texture will evolve uniquely over usage and time, capturing the chronicle of your cherished moments spent with your beloved dog.
To ensure high-level safety, the harness is equipped with top-quality COBRA(R) aluminium components from AUSTRIALPINE, a renowned maker of stainless-steel hardware for mountaineering and sky sports. In addition to precise size adjustments, they also contribute to the outstanding aesthetic of the harness.
We consciously avoid environmentally hazardous materials like nylon, plastic or leather as primary components and our belts can be repaired in case of damage, ensuring longevity and enabling many more years of use. (Paid service).
To ensure high-level safety, the harness is equipped with top-quality COBRA(R) aluminium components from AUSTRIALPINE, a renowned maker of stainless-steel hardware for mountaineering and sky sports. In addition to precise size adjustments, they also contribute to the outstanding aesthetic of the harness.
We consciously avoid environmentally hazardous materials like nylon, plastic or leather as primary components and our belts can be repaired in case of damage, ensuring longevity and enabling many more years of use. (Paid service).
DESIGN
The engineering has undergone numerous tests and prototyping by devoted dog lovers and a veterinarian, resulting in the anatomically based three-dimensional construction that wraps around the dog's body evenly without putting undue strain on the trachea and joints. The belt is made of 100% organic cotton, using a triple-fold technique using quality sailcloth fabric. Inspired by the strength of tubular climbing ropes, this design ensures durability while minimising the load on your dog.TEXTILE
The finest quality canvas fabric, which brings a pleasant texture unique to cotton, is an ESC original textile made by the excellent craftsmanship of canvas maker in Shiga Prefecture, which has inherited the traditional Takashima sailcloth quality for generations. Only natural-origin materials are used thoroughly, even for the pigments. This 100% organic cotton-made belt is biologically ethical and significantly reduces environmental impact when compared to the conventional ones made from leather or petroleum-derived materials. It is woven with unbleached yarns enhancing the comfortably rich texture and colour of the premium cotton. Also, the organic canvas’s texture evolves over time and use, a distinctive characteristic that adds depth to its quality.NATURAL DYEING
Iron Grey (mineral dye): Our focus was on harnessing the rich colours of traditional Japanese mineral dyeing, an ancient technique believed to enhance the suppleness of the thread, as well as offering insect-repellent and deodorising properties.The unique iron powder dyeing procedure was meticulously carried out by skilled dyeing artisans at a renowned studio in Tokyo, using upcycled iron powder sourced from shipbuilders in the Hiroshima prefecture. This mineral dye evokes the authentic colour and texture of iron itself. The natural changes in both the colour and texture are to be enjoyed, much like with indigo-dyed denim garments.
[ Due to the nature of the dye, changes in texture and gradual colour fading are to be expected as a result of friction over time.]
CREATION
This garment was meticulously manufactured in GIFU, Japan.DURATIVITY SPECS
- Austrialpin COBRA® safety buckle max. tensile strength: approx. 9 kN
- Austrialpin COBRA® D-ring max. load capacity: approx. 20 kN
- Austrialpin square frame/2-slot buckle max. load capacity: approx. 7.5 kN
- Sailcloth belt max. tensile strength: approx. 1.5 kN per belt, approx. 4.5 kN in total (triple-layer construction).
- Reinforced nylon tubular belt max. tensile strength: approx. 6.7 kN (Yellow reinforced nylon material reinforcing the belt joint at the centre of the D-ring).
SIZE GUIDE
※ Always refer to the illustrations in the size guide.
- B: Circumference from pronotum to scapula：44 ~ 60 cm
- C: Maximum chest circumference：50 ~ 80 cm
Breed reference: medium-sized dogs (E.g. Shiba Inu, French Bulldog) to smartly built large dogs (E.g.Dalmatian, Weimaraner).
※ Austrialpin COBRA® D-ring thickness: 6 mm. Due to the size of the D-ring, the opening dimension of the hook or carabiner to which it is attached must be at least 10 mm.
ATTENTION
Mineral pigment dye: This iron powder dyeing is done by hand by dyeing artisans, so there is some unevenness in the colour. Due to the nature of the dye, changes in texture and colour fading due to friction and water-rinsing will occur over time. The natural changes in colour and texture are to be enjoyed, similar to indigo-dyed denim garments.Wear and store in dry conditions, as prolonged exposure to moisture and high temperatures may cause discolouration, colour migration and odours. If sand or dirt adheres to the product, remove it with a dry cloth or soft brush. For water-soluble stains, hand wash the soiled area in room temperature water and be sure to dry it in its original shape before use. Use only neutral agents if necessary and never use alkaline agents, bleach, fabric softeners or brighteners.
