Specialist Matches

Founded in 1870 and the only match manufacturer left in the UK, Octavius Hunt Ltd has over 140 years experience in the specialist match industry. Working with UK and overseas defence agencies Octavius Hunt is able to offer products of a superior quality packaged to individual requirements. From small runs to major contracts we have the capability to offer a consistent product at an affordable price.

The Windproof/Waterproof Match was developed specifically for the UK Ministry of Defence. This match is designed to light the hexamine pellet used for cooking in all extremes of weather. The match can withstand immersion in water as well and cannot be extinguished by wind, making it the ideal resource when out in harsh conditions.

We also manufacture smoke matches, primarily used in the plumbing industry in the UK to test boilers and ventilation shafts for leaks. All the matches are produced in our factory in Bristol UK under ISO 9001 procedures. The quality of matches is maintained by vigorous inspection from our experienced Quality Assurance team.