Fervour is a British activewear brand founded in 2013 by Teresa de Silva, a print designer, and Keith Wheeler, a technical consultant and pattern cutter, who met at London's St Martin's School of Art and share over 25 years of combined fashion experience. The brand's name reflects its philosophy: fervour means passion, intensity and heat, and carries a deliberate play on the word "further" – go further, run further. Designed in England and manufactured by specialist European sportswear producers, Fervour set out to bring something genuinely different to the activewear market by combining fine-art print design with performance-focused construction. Every piece is crafted from premium technical fabrics sourced from specialist Italian mills.
What distinguished Fervour from mass-market activewear was its studio-led approach to print and pattern. Teresa de Silva created unique flowing graphic prints in dynamic colours that were integrated into the garment's cut rather than applied as an afterthought. Keith Wheeler's background in pattern cutting meant that each style was engineered to enhance the mechanics of the body in motion, with seam placement and fabric tension considered alongside aesthetics. The result was activewear that functioned as well on a training run as it looked in the gym.
Fervour sourced its technical fabrics from specialist Italian producers – the same mills that supply premium European sportswear labels. Key performance features across the range included:
Garments were made in small batches by experienced European manufacturers, keeping quality control close and production volumes intentionally limited.
Fervour launched with a focused collection of tops and expanded to cover a broader range of men's and women's activewear. The women's range included lightweight workout tees, long-sleeved premium performance tops and non-chafe training tanks. The men's collection featured printed and plain performance tops designed for running and gym use. Sizing guidance was provided in net body measurements across chest, waist and hip in both centimetres and inches, reflecting the founders' fashion-industry background and attention to fit.
Fervour was founded by Teresa de Silva, a print designer, and Keith Wheeler, a technical consultant and pattern cutter. The two met at London's St Martin's School of Art and each brought over 25 years of fashion experience to the brand, which they launched in 2013.
Fervour activewear is designed in England. The garments are manufactured by experienced specialist sportswear producers in Europe, with technical fabrics sourced from premium Italian mills.
Fervour was founded by two fashion professionals with a fine-art background, which led to a strong emphasis on original print design alongside technical performance. Rather than licensing generic prints, the brand developed its own flowing graphic patterns cut and sewn to enhance body movement, distinguishing it from mainstream gym-wear labels.
Fervour announced a move away from activewear production, citing the limits of small-scale manufacturing and a desire to pursue greater sustainability through natural fibres. The brand had been exploring wool-based garments as a next direction. Archived styles may still be available through resale platforms.
Fervour offered both men's and women's sizing and provided detailed size guides in net body measurements (chest, waist and hip) in centimetres and inches, consistent with European fashion-industry standards.
Yes – Fervour exhibited at the National Running Show, reflecting the brand's strong connection to the UK running community alongside its gym-wear offering.
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