In the consumer and Internet market, it is often referred to as "military birds". LEAF Īrc'teryx's Law Enforcement and Armed Forces (LEAF) line is aimed at the military and police market. Divisions Veilance Īrc'teryx launched their luxury formal urban-wear brand in 2009, branded as Arc'teryx Veilance. During the early 2020s, Arc'teryx co-produced items with high-fashion brands and designers which expanded their consumer market beyond outdoor enthusiasts. Jon Hoerauf joined the company as president in 2012, assuming the additional role of general manager in 2016. As their apparel line expanded Arc'teryx began manufacturing in international markets, specifically in China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Bangladesh, El Salvador, Laos, and Greece. The Arc'teryx head office is located in North Vancouver and harnesses, backpacks, and other apparel is made in its own factory in New Westminster, BC. In 2019, Chinese retailer Anta Sports bought a controlling stake (56%) in Amer. In 2005, Arc'teryx was sold to Finnish retailer Amer Sports. In 2001, Arc'teryx was purchased by Salomon Group, a French subsidiary of the German retailer Adidas. Arc'teryx re-located its headquarters to Burnaby, British Columbia in 1999 and then to North Vancouver in 2005. In 1996, the company introduced technical apparel featuring Gore-Tex after obtaining a license from W. In 1993, after a series of relocations and staff additions, Arc'teryx released the Bora backpack using the same Vapor technology. Using a heat laminate (thermolamination) technology, the partners designed and marketed the Vapor harness, which would become the company's most popular item. Guard was president and principal of the company from 1991 to 2001. Then-principal and co-founder Jeremy Guard changed the company name to Arc'teryx in 1991 to reflect the company's vision of creating disruptive "evolutionary" innovation within the outdoor products industry. Dave Lane sold his 50% interest to Blair Murdoch and Tim Duholke who became silent partners in 1989. Originally named "Rock Solid" by co-founder Dave Lane, the company's first line of products was climbing gear. History Īn Arc'teryx boutique on Mercer Street, London in July 2016 The company is a major influence in the " gorpcore" and " normcore" fashion movements, the wearing of minimalist, outdoor apparel in urban settings. Arc'teryx maintains two divisions: Veilance, their luxury streetwear retailer and LEAF, their retailer of technical gear for law enforcement and military forces. The company was sold to Salomon Group in 2001 and Amer Sports in 2005. įounded in 1989 as Rock Solid, the company re-branded in 1991 as Arc'teryx to produce outerwear and climbing gear for the Coast Mountains in Canada. Arc'teryx is known for their waterproof Gore-Tex shell jackets, knitwear, and down parkas. The company's name and logo, created by designer Michael Hofler, reference the Archaeopteryx, the transitional fossil of early dinosaurs to modern dinosaurs ( birds). It focuses on technical apparel for mountaineering and Alpine sports, including related accessories. I have a premier down jacket (also made in China) from another high-end outdoor clothing company and this jacket is far superior- much warmer and looks far better and the exact same price.įew things at this price are worth the money-this jacket is.Arc'teryx is a Canadian high-end design company specializing in outdoor apparel and equipment headquartered in North Vancouver, British Columbia. I asked someone in the clothing field which jacket they thought was better made-she picked the SV. The seams-density of materials-workmanship is at least equal. I also have the FISSION SL made in Canada. The seams and materials are first rate and at 5 10/180 the Large fits perfect allowing layers underneath if needed. Went snowshoeing today and was downright hot even with low teens windchills. What I like is that I can not be moving in this jacket and still feel warm. It's amazing how lightweight a jacket can be so warm. I put on the SV -pull over the hood and I've got my own portable heater surrounding me. I hate the cold-like when I'm walking the dog on a bitter winter night and she takes forever to "go"-or when I'm sitting in the cold cold car waiting for it to warm up.
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